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DFC 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stooler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stooler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stooler shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Stooler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stooler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn wants to clinch up but Stooler keeps it at a distance.
Stooler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stooler misses with a few strikes there.
Stooler shoots in and gets a takedown into Penn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stooler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stooler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stooler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn has his foot on Stooler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stooler works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stooler defends it easily.
Penn is trying to hold Stooler in close to prevent damage but Stooler has managed to pass into half guard.
Stooler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Penn looks gassed!
Stooler feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Stooler forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Stooler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.
Stooler 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stooler is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Stooler has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stooler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penn!
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stooler has control of Penn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Penn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Penn has eaten all the pies!
Stooler is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Penn tries for a takedown but Stooler circles away easily
so Stooler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stooler passes into side control.
Stooler decides to stand back up. Stooler steps back and let's Penn get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stooler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Stooler from controlling successfully.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Stooler stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Stooler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Stooler decides to stand back up. Stooler steps back and let's Penn get back to his feet.
Stooler tries to clinch
and Penn counters by clinching up.
Stooler pulls guard.
Stooler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stooler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stooler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn trying to control but Stooler is working from the bottom.
Stooler is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn postures up in Stooler's guard and throws a big left but Stooler blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stooler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Penn leaves Stooler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stooler gets the takedown into side control.
Stooler is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stooler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stooler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stooler pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stooler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn trying to control here.
Stooler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jack Stooler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stooler with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stooler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Stooler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stooler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Stooler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stooler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Penn wants to hold on but Stooler pushes him away.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Stooler has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn tries to hold on but Stooler postures up.
Stooler working for a guillotine from mount but Penn is in no mood to give up.
Penn tries to hold on but Stooler pushes him away.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Stooler avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Stooler controlling the pace for now.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Stooler maintains control.
Stooler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stooler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stooler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stooler controlling from mount.
Stooler tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Stooler avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stooler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stooler scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Stooler controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stooler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stooler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stooler controlling from the full mount.
Stooler working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Stooler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stooler looking to secure an arm triangle but Penn defends it well.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Stooler's attempts to control the action.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Stooler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stooler wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Stooler controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Penn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stooler controlling the pace for now.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Stooler tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Stooler landing strikes from the mount and Penn is in trouble!
Stooler content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Stooler isn't that keen on the idea.
Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Penn is not content to let Stooler control the position.
Stooler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack Stooler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stooler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stooler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Stooler fails with the takedown
and Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Stooler keeps moving.
Jack Stooler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stooler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Stooler's legs - danger averted.
Stooler pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Penn won't allow Stooler to sweep him here.
Bj Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stooler has his feet on Penn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stooler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stooler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stooler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZPryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vilmar Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Hood Mentality. ZPryde Simmons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vilmar Freitas's chin.
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212 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPryde Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vilmar Freitas!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a one two combo.
Simmons tries to sprawl but Freitas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Freitas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freitas stops Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Freitas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Freitas is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freitas moves nicely into side control.
Simmons prevents Freitas from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitas looks up at the clock and then as Simmons takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Freitas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Freitas off and has taken his back!
Freitas can't escape the position.
Simmons is not going to allow Freitas to sit and survive in this position.
Simmons is striking well from the back but Freitas escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Simmons tries to stand but can't do so whilst Freitas controls his leg.
Freitas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simmons wants to stand up but Freitas is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons wants to stand but Freitas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Freitas.
Freitas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Freitas won't let him.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Freitas won't let him.
Freitas is controlling Simmons's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freitas is on top in guard.
Simmons wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vilmar Freitas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freitas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simmons lands with a right hand.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freitas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freitas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ZPryde Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vilmar Freitas.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freitas circles away quickly and effectively.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
No luck for Freitas with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Freitas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Simmons scores with a four punch combination!
Simmons connects with a crisp jab.
Freitas swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Simmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freitas momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Freitas stumbling backwards into the cage! Freitas bounces back off the cage towards Simmons, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Simmons lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Simmons celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). ZPryde Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Henderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Santiago's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Santiago backpedaling.
Santiago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson lands a jab to Santiago's midsection.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Santiago tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Joe Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Santiago looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santiago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Santiago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson throws a strike but Santiago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position.
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Santiago has passed one foot through into half guard.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago pushing down on Henderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson is trying to control but Santiago manages to pass to mount!
Santiago wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santiago tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Santiago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santiago looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Henderson tries to hold on but Santiago postures up.
Henderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is in no mood to give up.
Santiago is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Henderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Henderson is avoiding damage well.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Santiago wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santiago seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson tries to score with a low kick but Santiago moves his leg out of the way.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago checks a leg kick.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A clash of legs there as Santiago blocks the low kick.
Henderson rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago can't get the takedown.
Santiago tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santiago prevents it.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joe Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Santiago pulls guard successfully.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Santiago working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
Santiago won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!
Henderson looking to finish with strikes here!
Henderson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Henderson unloads with some shots from mount but Santiago bucks and avoids them well.
Santiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santiago manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Santiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santiago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from 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.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santiago defending well though.
Santiago trying to control here.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
Henderson is fighting to break Santiago's control of his arms but Santiago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Santiago is pulling down on Henderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Henderson, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Joe Santiago will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago looks to clinch
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Santiago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Henderson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Joe Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Santiago darts in trying to clinch
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santiago.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Santiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henderson tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position.
Santiago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Henderson tries to buck Santiago off but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
Santiago throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is looking to control Santiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Santiago blocks the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago tries to stand and escape but Henderson is controlling the position.
Santiago blocks the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santiago prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Joe Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago content to control rather than advance.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Santiago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Knogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. Richard Knogen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Knogen!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knogen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazansky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knogen throws a right and a left that Kazansky avoids nicely.
Knogen leaves Kazansky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kazansky shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazansky swats away the attempt to clinch by Knogen.
Kazansky shoots in looking for a takedown. Knogen tries to sprawl out of it but Kazansky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knogen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kazansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knogen lands a jab-cross combination.
Knogen tries to bum rush Kazansky with a series of wild strikes but Kazansky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knogen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kazansky momentarily.
Knogen throws a right and a left that Kazansky avoids nicely.
Knogen scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Knogen looking to control but Kazansky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knogen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazansky throwing hammer fists to the chest of Knogen. What's that going to do exactly?
Knogen content just to control the position here.
Kazansky tries to lock up and control but Knogen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knogen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Knogen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Knogen.
Knogen connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Knogen misses.
Knogen misses with the combination.
Kazansky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kazansky throws an overhand right that lands on Knogen's shoulder, as Knogen tries to avoid the shot.
Knogen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazansky backs up against the cage.
Knogen misses with a few strikes there.
Kazansky shoots and misses
and Knogen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knogen is working Kazansky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knogen gets to his feet - Kazansky follows without any prompting.
Knogen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazansky.
Kazansky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knogen. Knogen obviously looking to wear him down.
Richard Knogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazansky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knogen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knogen.
Kazansky is breathing heavily.
Kazansky dodges the punch combination from Knogen.
Kazansky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knogen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kazansky is rocked!
Knogen feints a jab and as Kazansky dips his head, Knogen unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kazansky right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kazansky falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Knogen smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Knogen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stulken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Stulken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stulken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stulken.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jack Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stulken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone works the jab nicely.
Stulken misses with a kick to the body.
Stulken drops his hands momentarily and Stone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stulken is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Stulken looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Stulken scores with a spinning back kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
Stone misses with a hook. Stulken ducked under it nicely.
Stone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Stulken ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Stulken.
Stone moves out of range as Stulken throws a body kick.
Stone scores with a jab.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stulken's head.
Stulken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick by Stone misses
and Stulken counters with a head kick. That will keep Stone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stone lands a head kick. Stulken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Stulken counters with a left to the body.
Stulken tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Stulken throws a body kick that misses.
Stulken wants to clinch.
Stone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stulken blocks a leg kick.
Stulken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stulken delivers a nice body kick.
Stulken tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
Stulken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jack Stone has been cut.
Stulken fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Stulken lands with a kick to the temple. Stone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stulken misses with a wild combination.
Stulken misses with the combination.
Stulken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stulken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick but Stulken moves out of range.
Stone lands with a cross.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stulken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone throws a low kick but Stulken moves out of range easily.
Stulken throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stulken's head.
Stone connects with a jab.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stulken can pounce on him.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stulken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stulken slips a straight right by Stone.
Stulken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stulken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone clobbers Stulken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stone digs a good body shot into Stulken's ribs.
Stulken throws a body kick that misses.
Stulken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stulken misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a right and a left that Stulken avoids nicely.
Stulken blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stulken drops his hands momentarily and Stone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stulken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone delivers a nice body kick.
Stone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stulken on the side of the head.
Stone scores with the left hand. Stulken knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone scores with a jab. Stulken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stulken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone lands an overhand right.
Stulken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stulken lands a head kick. Stone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Stulken looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Stulken.
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone works over Stulken's head and body with a nice combination.
Stulken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stulken throws a leg kick but Stone checks it.
Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stulken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Stulken's defenses.
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stone cracks the inside of Stulken's front leg.
Stulken looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Stone jabs at Stulken's body.
Stulken takes one to the side of the head.
Stone lands with a cross.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jeremy Stulken has been cut.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Stone coming out on top.
Stone lands with a straight right. Stulken didn't see that one coming.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stulken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick from Stone lands but Stulken takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stone lands with a hook. Stulken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone dips to his left and cracks Stulken with an uppercut!
Stone scores with a jab. Stulken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stulken's hands.
Good work by Stone as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Stone.
Stone with a hook.
Stulken throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stulken's head.
Stulken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stulken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stone to score with a decent uppercut.
Stone cracks Stulken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stone thuds his right hand into Stulken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stulken is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stulken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stulken misses with the combination.
Stone scores with a hook.
Stulken is breathing heavily.
Stone connects with a body shot.
Stone lands with a cross.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
Stulken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Stulken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stulken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone lands with a hook. Stulken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone lands a big head kick that sends Stulken tumbling to the mat! Stone takes a step backwards and waves Stulken back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stulken is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stulken drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Stone follows Stulken to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Madnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcel Madnick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Madnick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Gray!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray blocks a jab.
Madnick throws a big shot that misses.
Madnick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Madnick. That snapped Gray's head back.
Madnick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madnick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Madnick sizes up Gray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Madnick lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
Madnick lands a head shot.
Gray scores with a jab.
Gray misses with the combination.
Gray tries to land a leg kick but Madnick saw it coming and moves away.
Madnick misses with a hook.
Madnick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray takes one on the button.
Gray throws a series of punches but Madnick moves out of range.
Madnick avoids the body shot from Gray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Madnick coming out on top.
Madnick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madnick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Gray.
A punch combination from Gray misses.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madnick moves away.
Gray is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Madnick misses with a straight left.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Madnick.
Madnick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madnick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madnick.
A big left from Madnick misses.
Madnick throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Madnick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madnick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madnick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Madnick blocks a leg kick.
Madnick lands a two punch combo.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madnick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Madnick throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Madnick throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Madnick clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madnick slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Madnick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madnick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madnick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gray is rocked!
Gray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madnick rather than just go for the knockout.
Madnick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Madnick finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madnick looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Madnick! Gray is backing up but he can't get away as Madnick lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Gray and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcel Madnick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Maggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maggio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Speak Softly Love. 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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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Maggio!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maggio rushes Cho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cho throws an elbow but misses.
Cho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maggio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cho blocks it with crossed arms.
Cho is trying to force a seperation but Maggio has the dominant position.
Maggio has Cho pressed against the cage, preventing Cho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maggio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maggio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maggio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maggio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maggio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maggio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maggio misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Maggio.
Cho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maggio misses with a low kick.
Maggio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maggio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maggio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maggio circles away quickly and effectively.
Cho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho looks to land a combination. Maggio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maggio throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Maggio takes the fight into the clinch.
Maggio tries to land knees in the clinch but Cho avoids the damage to the body.
Cho takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jerry Cho has been cut.
Cho working hard to break the clinch.
Maggio with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maggio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cho blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maggio.
Maggio has Cho pressed against the cage, preventing Cho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cho is looking to break free of the clinch but Maggio has double underhooks.
Cho is trying to force a seperation but Maggio has the dominant position.
Cho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maggio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cho gets through Maggio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maggio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maggio misses with a knee strike.
Cho tries to break free but Maggio pushes him back against the cage.
Cho dodges an elbow strike from Maggio.
Cho is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Maggio has him pressed against the cage.
Cho breaks from the clinch.
Maggio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maggio misses with the combination.
Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maggio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maggio closes the distance and pushes Cho back into the cage.
Come on Maggio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maggio has Cho pressed against the cage, preventing Cho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cho can't break the clinch.
Cho wants to stall.
Maggio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cho blocks an elbow strike from Maggio.
Maggio stalling the fight.
Cho working hard to break the clinch.
Maggio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cho is defending well for now.
Maggio throws an elbow that misses.
Maggio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maggio lands an elbow inside.
Maggio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cho's face.
Cho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maggio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maggio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maggio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maggio looks gassed!
A frustrated look appears on Cho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maggio keeps control of Cho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maggio stalling.
Maggio has Cho pressed against the cage, preventing Cho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maggio obliges.
Maggio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cho breaks from the clinch.
Cho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cho misses with a double jab
and Maggio counters with a nice body kick.
Maggio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maggio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maggio tries to close the distance and clinch but Cho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maggio tries a head kick but it misses.
Cho blocks a head kick by Maggio.
Maggio throws a solid leg kick but Cho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maggio.
Maggio tries to land a front kick but Cho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maggio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cho counters with a nice body shot.
Cho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maggio backs up against the cage.
Maggio darts in trying to clinch
and Cho counters with a nice leg kick.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maggio throws out the jab.
Cho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maggio. Maggio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Maggio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Cho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cho throws a nice looking combination but Maggio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maggio wants to clinch
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Maggio.
Cho throws a one two combo.
Tony Maggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maggio has time to react.
Cho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maggio's sensitive parts.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Maggio misses
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Maggio tries to clinch
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Maggio backing up. Maggio nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
Maggio closes the distance and pushes Cho back into the cage.
Cho tries to break the clinch but Maggio is controlling the position.
Cho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maggio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maggio closes the distance but Cho moves to the side
and Cho counters with a low kick, right behind Maggio 's knee.
Cho throws a right and a left that Maggio avoids nicely.
Maggio misses with a kick to the body
and Cho counters with a one-two to the body.
Jerry Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maggio looks to clinch
and Cho counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maggio is breathing heavily.
Maggio closes the distance but Cho moves to the side
and Cho counters with a two punch combo.
Maggio is rocked!
Cho connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Maggio tumbling to the canvas! Cho pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Maggio was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerry Cho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's entrance music is Bomber Style - Aphrodite. A fine choice. Trey Washington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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191 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicken Beef!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beef connects with a crisp jab.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beef manages to avoid it.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beef manages to avoid it.
Beef is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Washington's half guard.
Beef with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Washington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Washington tries to get out of the position.
Beef seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Beef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington wants to stand but Beef is controlling the position.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beef's guard.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington throws and elbow that misses. Beef uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Beef!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beef throwing strikes but missing.
Beef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beef wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Beef stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Beef.
Beef fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
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.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington lands a nice hook to Beef's body. Beef takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beef looks gassed!
Beef is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Chicken Beef has been cut.
Beef lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
Washington throws a series of punches but Beef moves out of range.
Washington swings for the body but Beef moves out of range.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beef.
Beef loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington tries to land a leg kick but Beef saw it coming and moves away.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Beef counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Washington!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington really wants to buck Beef off and get back to his feet.
Washington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Washington tries to hold on but Beef postures up.
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beef trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Beef has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Washington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Beef is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beef is one step ahead there.
Beef sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington trying to control the position.
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 Trey Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chicken Beef's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beef shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Washington holds on to Beef's head and controls the position momentarily.
Beef controls the position from side control.
Washington controls the position for a moment.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Beef tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beef has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Beef postures up.
Washington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beef.
Beef trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Washington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beef.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washington keeping control of the position.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Beef is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beef trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beef is working away from the top position though.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trey Washington just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington slips a jab from Beef.
Beef clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington is looking to wear down Beef with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Beef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Beef misses its intended target.
Trey Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington scores with a nice right hand.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beef.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Chicken Beef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beef throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Washington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Washington tries to clinch up.
Beef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Beef's shoulder, as Beef tries to avoid the shot.
Beef moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Beef scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington controls Beef momentarily but Beef frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beef throwing strikes but missing.
Beef trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beef is one step ahead there.
Beef has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beef's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicken Beef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chicken Beef's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington lands a jab to the nose.
Beef throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beef throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Beef blocks a jab.
Washington dips to his left and cracks Beef with an uppercut!
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Beef.
Beef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Beef throws a one two combo.
Beef shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beef takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beef throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Beef misses with a straight right.
Beef takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Washington misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Beef to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Beef does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Washington misses.
Beef wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beef somewhat.
Chicken Beef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Beef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington wants to clinch but Beef slips to the side
and Beef counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Beef from controlling successfully.
Washington has his foot on Beef's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beef works his way back into a safe position though.
Beef trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Beef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beef looking to pass the guard.
Beef stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Beef trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control the position but Beef says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Washington keeping control of the position.
Beef looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington wants to control but Beef is keeping busy.
Beef is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
Washington wants to control but Beef is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Beef from advancing position.
Washington has a hand on Beef's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Beef takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Beef connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
Beef goes for an armbar but Washington turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Washington.
Chicken Beef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Beef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chicken Beef.
I think Beef has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chicken Beef!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar comes to the cage accompanied by "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Shankar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rhaegar Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Targaryen misses.
Shankar shoots in for a double leg but Targaryen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Targaryen throws a nice looking combination but Shankar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Targaryen.
Shankar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Targaryen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shankar tries for a takedown but Targaryen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar dives in and grabs Targaryen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Targaryen pushes down on Shankar's head and hops out.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Shankar moves out of range.
Shankar tries for a takedown but Targaryen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shankar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Targaryen.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shankar.
Targaryen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankar.
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.
Shankar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Targaryen's waist but Targaryen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shankar off to one side.
Shankar slips a jab from Targaryen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Targaryen as he jumps to the side.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Shankar moves out of range.
Shankar shoots for a takedown but Targaryen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shankar.
A big right from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Shankar avoids nicely.
Shankar shoots in looking for a takedown. Targaryen tries to sprawl out of it but Shankar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Targaryen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Shankar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Targaryen pinned against the cage. Targaryen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Targaryen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shankar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shankar wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhaegar Targaryen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Targaryen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankar is just out of range.
A jab from Targaryen does it's job there.
Shankar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Targaryen lands a lovely overhand right.
Targaryen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankar.
Targaryen misses with a few strikes there.
Shankar slips a jab from Targaryen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankar.
Shankar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shankar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Targaryen.
Shankar ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
Shankar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Targaryen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Targaryen misses with a two punch combination.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankar shoots in and gets a takedown into Targaryen's guard.
Shankar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shankar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Targaryen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Targaryen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shankar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Targaryen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shankar, into his guard.
Shankar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a straight left.
Targaryen throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Targaryen. No joy for Shankar on that attempt.
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.
Targaryen throws out a loose jab but Shankar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targaryen swings for the body but Shankar moves out of range.
Andre Shankar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shankar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Targaryen pinned against the cage. Targaryen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhaegar Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen scores with a three punch combo!
Shankar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhaegar Targaryen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Targaryen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Targaryen throws a nice looking combination but Shankar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shankar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Targaryen to the mat! Targaryen manages to get full guard.
Targaryen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shankar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shankar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shankar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Targaryen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shankar is working hard here to advance position.
Targaryen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shankar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankar won't allow Targaryen to sweep him here.
Shankar 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.
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.
Targaryen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shankar manages to get himself to full guard.
Shankar has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up.
Shankar pushes Targaryen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Shankar with that takedown attempt.
Shankar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shankar tries to clinch but Targaryen is having none of it.
Rhaegar Targaryen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankar closes the distance and clinches up with Targaryen, looking for a takedown. Shankar pushes Targaryen against the cage but Targaryen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Targaryen sprawls well. Targaryen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shankar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankar fails to land the takedown.
Andre Shankar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Targaryen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rhaegar Targaryen.
I've got Targaryen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhaegar Targaryen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy tries to work over Wilhelm's front leg with a kick but Wilhelm checks it.
Wilhelm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Victor Wilhelm has been cut.
Wilhelm checks a leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilhelm throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Wilhelm lands.
George Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy throws a combination. Wilhelm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilhelm avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilhelm has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Wilhelm lands a shoulder strike.
Wilhelm blocks the elbow strike.
Wilhelm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Wilhelm blocks with his arms.
Wilhelm presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilhelm works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilhelm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Wilhelm there.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilhelm is out of range.
Wilhelm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy throws a one two combo.
Wilhelm moves into the clinch.
Wilhelm blocks an elbow strike.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Wilhelm saw that one coming.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Wilhelm moved out of range.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kennedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilhelm throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to clinch up
and Wilhelm moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wilhelm fails to land.
Wilhelm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy looks to clinch
and Wilhelm counters with a thumping low kick.
Kennedy tries to clinch
and Wilhelm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Victor Wilhelm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy wants to clinch but Wilhelm slips to the side
and Wilhelm counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wilhelm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilhelm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilhelm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilhelm is trying to break free.
Kennedy throws an elbow that misses.
Wilhelm manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilhelm is just out of range.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Wilhelm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a body kick the misses
and Wilhelm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Wilhelm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Wilhelm counters with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy misses with the body kick
and Wilhelm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kennedy thinking.
Wilhelm catches Kennedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilhelm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilhelm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kennedy's hands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilhelm. Kennedy shrugs it off though.
Wilhelm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilhelm has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm avoids a wild elbow strike from Kennedy.
Wilhelm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like George Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy can't break the clinch.
Wilhelm lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilhelm is defending well for now.
Wilhelm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Victor Wilhelm will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilhelm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilhelm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilhelm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kennedy with a big uppercut! Kennedy tries to clinch up but Wilhelm pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Kennedy to the mat! Kennedy covers up and Wilhelm unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Wilhelm!
Victor Wilhelm retains his light heavyweight title!
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