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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollis comes to the cage accompanied by UGK - Pocket Full of Stones. Joe Hollis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hollis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Carter!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter shoots in but Hollis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hollis misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollis scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice combination there by Hollis.
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carter wants to stand but Hollis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carter won't allow Hollis to sweep him here.
Carter won't allow Hollis to get back to his feet.
Hollis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control but Hollis is working from the bottom.
Hollis is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hollis blocks a head kick by Carter.
Nice straight punches there by Hollis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hollis.
Hollis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Joe Hollis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollis is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Hollis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter throws a leg kick but Hollis checks it.
Hollis is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollis. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Hollis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hollis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hollis scores with a body shot.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Hollis catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Carter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Joe Hollis has been cut.
Carter dives in and grabs Hollis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hollis pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
Hollis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter avoids the body shot from Hollis.
Hollis leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Carter.
Carter checks a leg kick nicely.
Hollis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
Carter throws a right hand that Hollis ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollis also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis tries to land a leg kick but Carter saw it coming and moves away.
Hollis catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hollis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollis dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Hollis punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter looks gassed!
Hollis tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.
Hollis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollis throws a low kick but Carter moves out of range easily.
Hollis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hollis swivels and escapes.
Hollis takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollis lands a body shot.
Joe Hollis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hollis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Hollis scores with a leg kick.
Hollis scores with a three punch combo!
Hollis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
A good leg kick by Hollis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollis instigates a clinch.
Hollis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hollis - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollis tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Hollis tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Hollis back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Hollis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollis. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollis thows a leg kick but Carter checks it
and Carter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carter.
Hollis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hollis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hollis wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter trying to control but Hollis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Hollis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hollis swivels and escapes.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hollis scores with a four punch combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hollis. That's going to slow Carter down.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter has Hollis up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hollis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hollis.
Hollis tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to pull guard but Hollis won't allow it.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Carter.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hollis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Hollis.
Hollis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hollis.
Hollis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hollis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hollis.
A body shot lands from Hollis.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hollis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hollis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Brent Carter has been cut.
Carter tries to pull guard but Hollis won't allow it.
Carter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hollis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hollis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hollis works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter blocks a body shot from Hollis.
Carter prevents a body shot from Hollis.
Carter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter jumps guard but Hollis stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hollis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carter tries to break free but Hollis pushes him back against the cage.
Hollis digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter decides to pull guard.
Hollis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hollis stands and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hollis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hollis clinches.
Hollis struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollis. Hollis obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Hollis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollis lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hollis throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Hollis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollis throws a one two combo.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollis.
Hollis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hollis connects with a high kick.
Hollis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carter checks it well.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollis checks a leg kick.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
Joe Hollis is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Hollis.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hollis.
Hollis misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Hollis misses with a body shot.
Hollis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carter tries to clinch there but Hollis circles away.
Hollis moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hollis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hollis working aggressively here.
Hollis lands with a right to the head.
Hollis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter is trying to drag Hollis to the mat but Hollis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter tries to pull guard but Hollis holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Carter.
Hollis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hollis.
Hollis is working Carter over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.
Hollis keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hollis lands a body punch.
Hollis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hollis smiles and moves away.
Hollis lands with a good body shot.
Hollis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Hollis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hollis does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Hollis.
Hollis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollis lands with a good body shot.
Hollis misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Hollis both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Hollis scores with a four punch combination!
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollis scores with a three punch combo!
Hollis tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Hollis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hollis is looking to wear down Carter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hollis throws a shot to the body.
Hollis looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Hollis kicks Carter off and gets to his feet.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hollis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hollis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hollis, 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Joe Hollis!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Joe Hollis!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joe Hollis!
Joe Hollis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nun Al Runihura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Burkhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nun Al Runihura!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkhart cracks Al Runihura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burkhart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burkhart jabs at Al Runihura's body.
Burkhart checks a leg kick.
Burkhart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Runihura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burkhart is able to avoid easily.
Al Runihura lands with a nice body kick.
Burkhart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Runihura with a jab.
Burkhart throws a series of punches but Al Runihura moves out of range.
Al Runihura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burkhart.
A bone on bone clash there as Burkhart blocks the leg kick.
Burkhart slips under a jab from Al Runihura.
Burkhart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Al Runihura misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Runihura throws a chopping leg kick but Burkhart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Runihura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burkhart throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Runihura.
Burkhart lands with a nice combination. Al Runihura backs away looking to recover.
Burkhart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Runihura doesn't seem bothered though.
Burkhart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Runihura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Runihura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burkhart blocks a leg kick.
Al Runihura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burkhart scores with a one two! Al Runihura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burkhart works Al Runihura's body with a nice hook.
Al Runihura looks to land a left hand but Burkhart moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burkhart scores with a three punch combo!
Burkhart cracks Al Runihura with an open hand slap.
Burkhart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burkhart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Runihura was well out of range. Poor timing from Burkhart.
Nice defenses there by Burkhart.
Al Runihura throws a shot from downtown. Burkhart moves away and avoids it.
Al Runihura clinches up with Burkhart and pushes him back against the cage.
Burkhart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Runihura backwards.
Al Runihura misses with some punches.
Al Runihura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Runihura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Runihura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Runihura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burkhart prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Burkhart.
Burkhart misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Runihura misses with a body punch.
Burkhart struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Runihura controls his hands.
Burkhart struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Runihura controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Al Runihura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burkhart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Runihura blocks a body shot from Burkhart.
Al Runihura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Burkhart as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Al Runihura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura misses with some punches.
Burkhart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burkhart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Runihura tries to throw a body punch but Burkhart avoids it by throwing Al Runihura back against the cage.
Burkhart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burkhart tries a body shot but Al Runihura blocks it.
Burkhart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burkhart is leaning against Al Runihura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Al Runihura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura throws a head punch that misses.
Burkhart can't find room to land a body shot as Al Runihura controls the action.
Burkhart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burkhart struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Runihura controls his hands.
Burkhart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Runihura swings wildly with an uppercut but Burkhart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burkhart blocking some punches.
Al Runihura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burkhart's elbow.
Burkhart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Runihura's elbow.
Burkhart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Runihura tries to throw a body punch but Burkhart avoids it by throwing Al Runihura back against the cage.
Al Runihura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burkhart backwards.
Al Runihura tries to throw a body punch but Burkhart avoids it by throwing Al Runihura back against the cage.
Al Runihura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burkhart or not.
Al Runihura can't find room to land a body shot as Burkhart controls the action.
Burkhart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burkhart is leaning against Al Runihura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burkhart tries to work over Al Runihura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burkhart misses with a punch to the body.
Burkhart misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Burkhart.
Al Runihura struggles to land a body shot inside as Burkhart controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Burkhart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Runihura slips a jab and a cross from Burkhart.
Burkhart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burkhart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burkhart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burkhart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Runihura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Runihura is looking to slow Burkhart down with leg kicks.
Al Runihura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Runihura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Runihura misses with a combination
and Burkhart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burkhart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Runihura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burkhart passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Runihura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Burkhart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Al Runihura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burkhart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Runihura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Runihura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burkhart.
Burkhart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burkhart thows a huge punch but Al Runihura dodges it nicely.
Burkhart working Al Runihura over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Al Runihura looking for submissions off his back.
Al Runihura is breathing heavily.
Burkhart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Runihura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burkhart.
Al Runihura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burkhart slips a nice elbow through Al Runihura's hands, connecting with Al Runihura's forehead.
Burkhart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burkhart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Runihura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Runihura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al Runihura trying to keep a closed guard but Burkhart is proving a slippery customer.
Burkhart lands a couple of digs.
Al Runihura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burkhart is one step ahead there.
Burkhart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Runihura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burkhart manages to get himself to full guard.
Al Runihura throws and elbow that misses. Burkhart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Runihura's guard. Nice move by Burkhart!
Al Runihura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burkhart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burkhart throws a big right hand that misses.
Burkhart throwing strikes but missing.
Al Runihura working for a triangle but Burkhart defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burkhart dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burkhart jabs Al Runihura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Runihura misses with a double jab
and Burkhart counters with a single leg into guard. Al Runihura didn't expect that.
Burkhart throwing strikes from guard but Al Runihura blocks nicely.
Burkhart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Al Runihura wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burkhart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burkhart won't allow Al Runihura to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burkhart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burkhart trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Runihura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Al Runihura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Runihura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Runihura connects with a couple of short punches.
Burkhart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Runihura manages to get himself to full guard.
Al Runihura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burkhart defends well.
Al Runihura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burkhart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Runihura's guard.
Al Runihura is looking for a sweep. Burkhart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Runihura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burkhart.
Burkhart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burkhart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Runihura tries to get to full guard but Burkhart has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Runihura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alex Burkhart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Runihura is looking for a sweep. Burkhart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burkhart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burkhart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Runihura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burkhart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burkhart's back!
Al Runihura struggling to land strikes to the head as Burkhart covers up.
Burkhart is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Alex Burkhart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Runihura avoids the body shot from Burkhart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura slaps away a takedown attempt from Burkhart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Runihura misses with a combination
and Burkhart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Runihura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burkhart.
Al Runihura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burkhart misses with a combination
and Al Runihura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Runihura!
Al Runihura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burkhart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Runihura thinking.
Al Runihura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Runihura wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Runihura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burkhart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Runihura won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Burkhart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burkhart, 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Alex Burkhart!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alex Burkhart!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Alex Burkhart!
Alex Burkhart wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Um Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Harper!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
Harper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bark. That did some damage!
Bark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bark dives in and grabs Harper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harper pushes down on Bark's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Bark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bark blocks the body kick.
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harper controlling the position.
Harper wants to sweep here but Bark controlling him for the moment.
Bark looking to sit in guard and control but Harper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark working a defensive guard here.
Bark has his foot on Harper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harper works his way back into a safe position though.
Bark has his foot on Harper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harper works his way back into a safe position though.
Bark keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Bark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harper defends well.
Harper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harper postures up.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Daniel Harper has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bark checks a low kick from Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bark misses with an uppercut.
Bark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper.
Harper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harper throws a low kick but Bark moves out of range easily.
Bark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Harper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bark misses with a takedown attempt - Harper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Harper misses the target.
Harper throws out a leg kick but Bark moves out of range and Harper only half commits.
Bark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harper swings for the body but Bark moves out of range.
Bark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Bark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Harper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bark shoots in looking for a takedown but Harper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Bark misses.
Harper thumps Bark with a low kick.
Harper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bark slips under a jab from Harper.
Bark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harper's waist but Harper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bark off to one side.
Harper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bark is able to avoid easily.
Harper scores with a sloppy right hand. Bark should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Bark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bark is just out of range.
Bark shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense.
Bark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bark.
Bark has gone for a leg lock! Harper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bark's guard.
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.
Bark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Bark is keeping the position.
Bark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harper passes into side control.
Harper trying to control the action but Bark is working from the bottom.
Harper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bark wants to control but Harper postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harper taking a break here but Bark is having none of it and regains half guard.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Bark is defending well.
Harper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bark shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Harper.
Daniel Harper 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.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bark.
Harper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bark is out of range and Harper settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper swings for the body but Bark moves out of range.
Bark slips a jab from Harper.
No luck for Bark with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Bark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bark wants to clinch but Harper slips to the side
and Harper counters with a head kick.
A cross from Harper lands.
Bark tries for a takedown but Harper circles away easily
and Harper counters with a crisp one two that drops Bark! Harper thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bark to his feet! Bark is in big trouble!
Bark is rocked!
Harper connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bark out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Harper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusty Bottoms is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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23
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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24
178 lbs
14 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Bottoms!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottoms tries to clinch up.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottoms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
A left and a right from Watson both land. Nice combination.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Bottoms counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms thows a big elbow that misses.
Watson wants to stand but Bottoms is controlling the position.
Bottoms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bottoms is looking to work some ground and pound but Watson has wrist control.
Bottoms throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bottoms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottoms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bottoms tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
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.
Bottoms distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bottoms throws a big right hand that misses.
Bottoms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bottoms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bottoms looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottoms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottoms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottoms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watson wants to control from the top but Bottoms keeps moving.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bottoms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bottoms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Watson postures up in Bottoms's guard and throws a big left but Bottoms blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Watson thows a big elbow that misses.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson passes Bottoms's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watson prevents Bottoms from improving his position.
Watson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bottoms wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Bottoms is looking to get back to full guard here but Watson has managed to pass to side control instead.
A nice elbow there by Watson.
Bottoms bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottoms landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Bottoms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bottoms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Bottoms's defenses.
Bottoms just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottoms throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottoms darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Watson scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson has closed the distance and engaged Bottoms in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Bottoms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
Bottoms has Watson pressed against the cage, preventing Watson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Bottoms fails to land.
Bottoms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottoms lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bottoms tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Bottoms digs a right hand underneath Watson's ribcage. Watson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watson manages to end up in side control.
Watson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bottoms sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Watson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bottoms is just riding it out for now. Watson eventually gives up the hold.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Bottoms.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson scoring with some ground and pound.
Watson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bottoms does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bottoms makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bottoms.
Bottoms has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bottoms looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Watson has picked Bottoms up and slammed him! Bottoms can't keep hold of the triangle and Watson manages to pass to side control!
Bottoms is looking to reverse the position.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Bottoms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson is putting a hurting on Bottoms here, landing some big shots from side control.
Watson cracks Bottoms with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bottoms is avoiding damage well.
Bottoms avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Watson.
Watson tries to move to mount but Bottoms blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms is looking to regain half guard here but Watson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dusty Bottoms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bottoms gets back to half guard.
Watson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bottoms is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bottoms keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bottoms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bottoms moves into full guard.
Bottoms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bottoms is on top in guard.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bottoms has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bottoms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson distracts Bottoms with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Bottoms is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bottoms manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Bottoms's guard.
Bottoms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bottoms wants to sweep but no luck.
Bottoms working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bottoms escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bottoms is looking to sweep but instead, Watson has passed into half guard.
Bottoms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottoms works his way to full guard. Good work.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Bottoms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bottoms is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watson wants to control from the top but Bottoms keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottoms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottoms is keeping the position for now.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottoms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bottoms working a defensive guard here.
Bottoms pushes a forearm under Watson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Watson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Bottoms!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
216 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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22
218 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark throws a right and a left that Augustine avoids nicely.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Augustine drives through and clinches with Stark against the cage.
Augustine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Augustine stalling in the clinch.
Augustine throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Augustine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stark walks away with a smile on his face. Augustine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Augustine needs to keep his hands up - Stark had a free shot at his head there.
Augustine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Augustine misses with a body shot
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Augustine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Augustine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark defending well as Augustine loads up on a big left hand.
Augustine misses with a straight right.
Stark thuds his right hand into Augustine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark slips a jab from Augustine.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Augustine slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustine is just out of range.
No joy there for Augustine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tim Augustine has been cut.
Stark misses with a combination
and Augustine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Augustine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Augustine ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
A slow jab from Augustine misses its intended target.
Augustine connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustine misses with a low kick as Stark jumps back.
Stark misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Augustine tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Augustine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Augustine feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Augustine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Augustine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Augustine wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Augustine!
Stark content just to control the position here.
Augustine working to try and regain half guard.
Stark stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustine.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Augustine backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Augustine ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark lands a nice shot that snaps Augustine's head back.
Stark scores with a nice right hand.
Stark throws a right and a left that Augustine avoids nicely.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Augustine counters with a one-two to the body.
Stark misses with a combination
and Augustine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
and Augustine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a combination. Augustine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Augustine in his tracks.
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!
Jab from Augustine.
Augustine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Tony Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Stark 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.
Augustine connects with a jab.
Stark works the jab nicely.
Augustine feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Augustine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Augustine counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Augustine dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Augustine's head and hops out.
Stark staying out of range there.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark defending well as Augustine loads up on a big left hand.
Augustine looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Stark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stark.
Tony Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustine throws a good cross that connects.
Augustine tries to clinch
and Augustine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Augustine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Augustine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Augustine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tim Augustine's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stark cracks a nice hook into Augustine's ribs.
Augustine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark throws a jab when Augustine was well out of range.
Stark throws a combination that misses
letting Augustine counter with a right hand.
Augustine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Augustine saw that one coming.
Stark blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Augustine connects with a crisp jab.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Augustine backpedaling.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Augustine circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Augustine circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Stark coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Augustine lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a double jab
and Augustine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augustine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augustine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Augustine counters with a nice leg kick.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Augustine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Augustine throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Augustine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augustine throwing strikes but missing.
Augustine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augustine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stark wants to stand but Augustine is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Augustine trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augustine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Augustine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augustine lands a couple of digs.
Augustine preventing the sweep.
Augustine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Augustine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augustine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Augustine is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Augustine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stark 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tony Stark!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tony Stark!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tony Stark!
Tony Stark wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - Best of You. Daniels has chosen Kvelertak - Blodtørst as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daniels showed some decent athleticism there.
Daniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daniels is trying to control. Moss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moss moves into full guard.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Moss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses.
Daniels chips away with some ground and pound.
Moss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Moss is controlling Daniels's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Moss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jim Daniels has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Daniels scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daniels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moss is looking to improve his position but Daniels isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Daniels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Moss. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moss.
Moss wants to clinch.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moss swivels and escapes.
Daniels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moss. Moss obviously looking to wear him down.
Moss motions for Daniels to come forward. Moss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randy Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Daniels.
Moss missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Moss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss slips under a jab.
Moss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moss throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daniels.
Randy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moss on the side of the head.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Moss with an uppercut!
Moss just misses with a punch to the body.
Moss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Moss tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Moss is predictable there
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Moss. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
Moss misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moss. That's going to slow Daniels down.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Moss off the cage and back into rage.
Moss misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Daniels lands.
Daniels moves out of range as Moss strikes.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jim Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moss throws a head kick that misses
and Daniels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels is looking to chop away at Moss's legs.
Daniels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moss sprawls well initially but Daniels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moss is trying to maintain the position but Daniels is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moss misses with a leg kick
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Moss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Moss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Moss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moss misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Moss throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moss throws a head kick that misses
and Daniels counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moss wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Moss connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daniels!
Moss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moss.
Jim Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. Moss sprawls well.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Moss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. Moss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daniels misses the body punch
and Moss counters with a thumping low kick.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moss.
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moss throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daniels jabs at Moss's body.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moss stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels works over Moss's head and body with a nice combination.
Moss throws the kick towards the body but Daniels avoids it.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randy Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Daniels.
Nice body kick from Moss.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Moss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Moss looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Moss throws a leg kick but Daniels checks it.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Moss checks it.
Jab by Moss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels cracks Moss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels slips under a jab from Moss.
Moss throws a lazy head kick
and Daniels counters with a good low kick that Moss was not able to check.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Moss circles away easily
and Moss counters with a head kick.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Moss moved out of range.
Daniels throws a sloppy body shot
and Moss counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moss.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Moss.
I think Daniels 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 for Jim Daniels!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jim Daniels!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jim Daniels!
Jim Daniels wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Seivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seivas comes to the cage accompanied by Prince Of Darkness. Tito Hopkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Seivas's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Seivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seivas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Seivas.
Seivas misses with a body shot.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seivas throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Seivas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Seivas circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Seivas throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
A big left from Seivas misses.
Seivas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Seivas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seivas dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Seivas throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seivas on the side of the head.
Seivas checks a leg kick nicely.
Seivas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Seivas ducks down to avoid it.
Antonio Seivas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seivas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seivas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seivas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seivas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seivas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seivas misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins jabs Seivas right on the nose. Seivas blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Seivas's body.
Seivas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Seivas's front leg.
Seivas throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Seivas misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Seivas is breathing heavily.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Seivas off balance momentarily.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seivas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Seivas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seivas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seivas is rocked!
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seivas throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Seivas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seivas.
Seivas misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seivas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seivas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Seivas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins sends Seivas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hopkins is motioning to the referee to let Seivas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Seivas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Seivas is looking to close the distance but Hopkins sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Seivas crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Seivas is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tito Hopkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cutting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutting comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Kill Everybody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Cutting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutting avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres avoids the head kick by Cutting.
Cutting lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Cutting takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Torres is rocked!
It looks like Wilson Torres has been cut.
Cutting throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutting finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
Cutting blocks the body kick.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutting moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cutting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Torres misses.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Cutting.
Cutting misses with a wild combination.
Cutting throws a head kick that Torres semi-blocks.
Nice body kick from Cutting.
Torres looks gassed!
Cutting with a nice cross.
Cutting throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Torres crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bill Cutting!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos's entrance music is BLOWN AWAY. A fine choice. Norris has chosen Natural Born Killaz-Dr. Dre as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Norris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to land a leg kick but Norris saw it coming and moves away.
Norris scores with a body shot.
Santos throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Norris misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Norris misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Santos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris misses with a low kick as Santos jumps back.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris blocks a head kick by Santos.
Norris moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Santos counters with a thumping low kick.
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Santos throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Norris tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
Santos lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Norris wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Norris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Norris misses.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris slips a jab from Santos.
Santos with a hook.
Norris thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norris!
Norris takes one on the button.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Norris takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
David Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Norris there.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Norris in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Some wild striking there from Norris.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Norris does no damage.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Santos misses the jab.
Santos throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos checks a low kick from Norris.
David Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Santos throws a low kick, looking for Norris's leg but Norris calmly moves out of range.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Norris throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Norris throws a combination that misses
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norris slips a jab from Santos.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Norris has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Jesus Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Norris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Norris scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jesus Santos has been cut.
Santos connects with a jab.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norris is able to avoid easily.
Norris misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a leg kick.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Norris misses.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris staying out of range there.
Santos checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Santos lands a jab.
Norris throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Norris misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Santos pushes Norris away with a front kick.
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos looks for the body kick but Norris saw that one coming.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Norris is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Santos jabs at Norris's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Norris blocks the leg kick.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but Norris avoids it.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Norris backs away looking to recover.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Santos misses.
A big left from Santos misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Santos.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jesus Santos!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Jesus Santos!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jesus Santos!
Jesus Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Develen Elvington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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154 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Develen Elvington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elvington tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Develen Elvington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elvington throws a leg kick but Marsh moved away.
Elvington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elvington wants it to stay on the feet.
Elvington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Elvington's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Elvington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marsh throws and elbow that misses. Elvington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marsh's guard. Nice move by Elvington!
Elvington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marsh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to improve his position but instead Elvington has moved into half guard.
Marsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elvington.
Marsh trying to control here.
Elvington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsh wants to control but Elvington is keeping busy.
Marsh is controlling Elvington's trapped leg to prevent Elvington from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Elvington trying to pass the guard but Marsh defending well.
Elvington not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Develen Elvington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Elvington tries to clinch but Marsh is having none of it.
Elvington lands the left hand.
Marsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elvington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marsh with the ground and pound but Elvington regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsh.
Elvington is looking to escape.
Marsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elvington is trying to maintain the position but Marsh is very close to passing his half guard.
Marsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elvington's head.
Marsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elvington's head.
Elvington is looking to control Marsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elvington avoid being mounted?
Marsh throws a strike but Elvington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marsh throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Marsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh chips away with some ground and pound.
Marsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elvington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elvington wants to get back to his feet but Marsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Elvington has wrist control.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.
Marsh working some strikes from top position.
Marsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Elvington has wrist control.
Marsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Marsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marsh shoots in and drives through. Elvington sprawls well.
Marsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elvington moves away.
Marsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elvington is fending him off so far but Marsh persists. Nope, Elvington circles away and we're back to standing.
Marsh closes the distance and clinches up with Elvington, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes Elvington against the cage but Elvington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Marsh.
Elvington moves into range and clinches up with Marsh.
Marsh prevents a body shot from Elvington.
Elvington tries a body shot but Marsh blocks it.
Marsh blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Elvington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Elvington won't allow it.
Elvington works on Marsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Elvington tries to throw a body punch but Marsh avoids it by throwing Elvington back against the cage.
Elvington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marsh or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington lands a right hand.
Elvington pushes Marsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elvington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsh's elbow.
Elvington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elvington smiles and moves away.
Marsh throws a wild body kick that Elvington sees coming a mile off.
Elvington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marsh.
Elvington looks to throw the jab but Marsh is out of range.
Elvington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elvington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Elvington as Marsh shoots in.
Marsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elvington is fending him off so far but Marsh persists. Nope, Elvington circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Elvington.
Marsh shoots in for a double leg but Elvington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elvington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elvington.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvington is retaining full guard.
Elvington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.
Marsh stands up over Elvington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marsh scoring with some ground and pound.
Elvington kicks Marsh off and gets to his feet.
Marsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elvington's waist but Elvington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marsh off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Elvington. Those never looked like landing.
Elvington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Elvington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elvington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Develen Elvington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsh throws a leg kick but Elvington moved away.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Elvington is just out of range.
Elvington throws out a loose jab but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elvington manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Marsh misses
and Elvington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Elvington is looking to score with low kicks.
Elvington misses with a shot to the body
and Marsh counters with a single leg into guard. Elvington didn't expect that.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
Elvington working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh preventing the sweep.
Elvington kicks Marsh off and gets to his feet.
Marsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elvington counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elvington, right into the meat.
Elvington looks to clinch
and Marsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsh throws a strike but Elvington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marsh thows a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elvington holds on and takes a little breather.
Marsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsh postures up in Elvington's guard and throws a big left but Elvington blocks it.
Marsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elvington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Marsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh thows a big elbow that misses.
Elvington 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.
Marsh thows a big elbow that misses.
Elvington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throwing strikes from guard but Elvington blocks nicely.
Marsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsh throwing strikes from guard but Elvington blocks nicely.
Marsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Elvington has wrist control.
Marsh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Elvington keeps moving.
Elvington is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marsh stands and throws Elvington's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marsh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marsh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Elvington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marsh trying to control the position but Elvington is working away.
Marsh swings around for an armbar but Elvington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marsh's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Marsh really dominated that round.
That's time! Elvington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elvington counters with a big head kick but Marsh shrugs it off.
Elvington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elvington throws a right and a left that Marsh avoids nicely.
Marsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elvington.
Marsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvington counters with a solid body kick.
Marsh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elvington counters with a series of strikes. Marsh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Marsh.
Marsh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elvington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marsh showed some decent athleticism there.
Marsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Elvington is controlling Marsh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elvington's head.
Elvington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elvington trying to control the position here.
Elvington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing.
Elvington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marsh postures up in Elvington's guard and throws a big left but Elvington blocks it.
Marsh looking to sit in guard and control but Elvington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Elvington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elvington connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marsh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Elvington escapes and throws Marsh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Elvington happy to just control the position for now.
Kris Marsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marsh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elvington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Marsh is positioning himself well to prevent Elvington advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington had his way with Kris Marsh in that round.
That's time! Elvington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Elvington lands with a nice body kick.
Marsh blocks a leg kick.
Marsh with a poor takedown
and Elvington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That kick from Elvington tenderised Marsh's leg. Marsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elvington misses with a wild combination.
Marsh with a poor takedown
and Elvington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elvington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Elvington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Elvington misses with an uppercut. Marsh saw that one coming.
Marsh misses with a takedown
and Elvington counters with a stiff right hand.
Develen Elvington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Marsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marsh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elvington pushes Marsh off looking to stand but Marsh dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marsh lands a nice short elbow.
Elvington wants to get back to his feet.
Elvington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marsh is working away from the top position though.
Marsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elvington's head.
Marsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elvington defending well though.
Marsh looks to land a strike but Elvington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh throws and elbow that misses. Elvington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marsh's guard. Nice move by Elvington!
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marsh has his hands on Elvington's head, controlling the position.
Marsh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marsh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Elvington is proving a slippery customer.
Marsh is pulling down on Elvington's head to control his posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kris Marsh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Elvington throws the kick towards the body but Marsh avoids it.
Elvington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elvington counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four 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.
Marsh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elvington counters with a body kick that stops Marsh in his tracks momentarily.
Marsh cracks a nice hook into Elvington's ribs.
Elvington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Elvington throws a series of punches but Marsh avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Elvington lands but Marsh takes it in his stride.
Elvington tries to clinch but Marsh is having none of it.
Elvington misses with a low kick.
Elvington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Elvington misses.
Marsh scores with a push kick.
Elvington throws out a leg kick but Marsh moves out of range and Elvington only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Develen Elvington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elvington 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Develen Elvington!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Develen Elvington!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Develen Elvington!
Develen Elvington wins by unanimous decision!
Develen Elvington is the new featherweight champion!
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