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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Sutkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutkin has chosen 7000 над землёй as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valery Sutkin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutkin throws a series of punches but Kai Gi avoids them all with ease.
Kai Gi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutkin as he avoids it easily.
Sutkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sutkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Sutkin.
It looks like Ginokai Kai Gi has been cut.
Sutkin throws a sloppy head kick and Kai Gi moves out of range easily.
Sutkin throws a series of punches but Kai Gi moves out of range.
Sutkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sutkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kai Gi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kai Gi is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kai Gi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sutkin - the referee stops the clock and Kai Gi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sutkin. Kai Gi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai Gi blocks a head kick by Sutkin.
Some wild striking there from Sutkin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sutkin.
Sutkin lands a left and a right that send Kai Gi crashing to the mat, dazed. Sutkin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kai Gi is rocked!
Sutkin throws a quick head kick that knocks Kai Gi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Sutkin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Valery Sutkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terron Cabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabal comes to the cage accompanied by Trapt--Sound Off. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terron Cabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Long!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Terron Cabal has been cut.
A nice combination there by Long.
Cabal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cabal is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Long both land. Nice combination.
Terron Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long thumps Cabal with a low kick.
Long lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabal's head.
Terron Cabal's cut is getting worse.
Long cracks Cabal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Terron Cabal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cabal seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Long shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cabal is backing up but Long catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cabal covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Long Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Long!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slawek Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Ronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slawek Tall!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tall circles away.
Ronson scores with the left hand. Tall knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Slawek Tall has been cut.
Ronson throws a series of punches but Tall avoids them all with ease.
Ronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ronson throws the left hand but Tall avoids the punch easily.
Tall drives through and clinches with Ronson against the cage.
Tall is trying to drag Ronson to the mat but Ronson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ronson gets underhooks to prevent Tall's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronson.
Ronson can't find room to land a body shot as Tall controls the action.
Tall goes for a takedown attempt but Ronson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rex Ronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slawek Tall.
Ronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ronson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ronson's guard.
Ronson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ronson keeping moving, preventing Tall from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ronson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tall throwing strikes from guard but Ronson blocks nicely.
Tall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronson has control of Tall's left arm, preventing Tall from doing any damage.
Tall with a nice head shot there.
Tall distracts Ronson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ronson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Ronson is looking to stand up but Tall isn't so interested in that idea.
Tall throwing strikes but missing.
Ronson keeping moving, preventing Tall from controlling successfully.
Ronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ronson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronson with the ground and pound but Tall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ronson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tall's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronson wants to control from the top but Tall keeps moving.
Tall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ronson is really struggling to control Tall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tall is keeping the position for now.
Ronson postures up in Tall's guard and throws a big left but Tall blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronsonis looking to pass into half guard but Tall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tall is in guard.
Ronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tall drops back looking for a leg! Ronson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ronson manages to kick Tall off! Tall jumps back into Ronson's guard.
Tall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronson has wrist control.
Tall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ronson wants to control but Tall is keeping busy.
Ronson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rex Ronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tall.
Tall is looking to clinch but Ronson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronson is defended easily by Tall.
Tall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Slawek Tall's cut even more.
Ronson tries to clinch up
and Tall moves into the clinch.
Ronson tries for a takedown but Tall manages to get underhooks.
Tall is trying to drag Ronson to the mat but Ronson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tall has double underhooks.
Tall taking a breather.
Ronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tall goes for a takedown attempt but Ronson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tall shoots for a takedown but Ronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slawek Tall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ronson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ronson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tall's head.
Ronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ronson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronson throws and elbow that misses. Tall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ronson's guard. Nice move by Tall!
Tall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson trying to control the position.
Tall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tall on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tall prevents Ronson from getting back to his feet.
Ronson wants to hit a switch here but Tall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ronson there!
Tall cracks Ronson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ronson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ronson can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tall with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tall lands a big shot there that rocks Ronson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tall avoids the attempt from Ronson to control.
Ronson regains half guard.
Tall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tall lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson trying to control here.
Ronson is looking to escape.
Ronson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ronson tries to get out of the position.
Ronson is looking for a sweep. Tall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ronson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tall is working away from the top position though.
Tall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ronson tries to kick Tall off but Tall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ronson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ronson is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tall lands a nice short elbow.
Tall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ronson is just riding it out for now. Tall eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ronson is trying to stand back up but Tall is controlling him
Ronson is not content to let Tall control the position.
Tall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ronson's head.
Ronson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tall drops an elbow to the side of Ronson's head.
Ronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ronson tries to get to full guard but Tall has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slawek Tall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slawek Tall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tall wants to clinch.
Tall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ronson!
Ronson tries to lock up and control but Tall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tall landing punches.
Tall with a couple of short strikes.
Ronson is rocked!
Tall connects with a bit shot that sees Ronson covering up! More strikes from Tall and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tall is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slawek Tall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Somebody's gonna get it. 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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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bundy's guard.
Bone 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.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
Bone 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.
Bone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bone won't allow Bundy to get back to his feet.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Bundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bundy manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Bundy's guard.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone 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.
Bundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Bundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bundy manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Bundy's guard.
Bone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Bone is stalling in the full guard.
Bone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bone thows a big elbow that misses.
Bone wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bone passes Bundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bone is trying to control. Bundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bundy defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bundy defends it well.
Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
Bone is working for a kimura but Bundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Bone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bone seems to be looking for submissions.
Bone wants to control but Bundy is keeping him busy.
Bone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bundy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Bone 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.
Bone tries to clinch up but Bundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bone shoots for a double leg takedown but Bundy sprawls well. He's pushed Bone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tee Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
Bone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bundy pinned against the cage. Bundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bone tries to clinch up but Bundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bone wants to clinch.
Bone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bundy's waist but Bundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bone off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bundy is defended easily by Bone.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Bundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bundy was covering up waiting for the punch and Bone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bone stops Bundy from standing up.
Bone advances to half guard.
Bone stops Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bundy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bundy defends it well.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Bundy is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
Bone trying to pass the guard but Bundy defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bundy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Bundy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bundy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bundy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bone locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bundy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tee Bone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but DeMarco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeMarco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeMarco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. DeMarco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeMarco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeMarco is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeMarco is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeMarco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. DeMarco eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson is looking to control DeMarco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMarco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeMarco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeMarco seems to be looking for submissions.
DeMarco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DeMarco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thompson tries to hold on but DeMarco pushes him away.
Thompson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
DeMarco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeMarco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thompson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMarco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thompson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMarco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeMarco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thompson is surviving well by controlling DeMarco's body position as best he can.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeMarco landing shots from mount.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeMarco on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco has isolated one of Thompson's arms. Thompson looking to fight him off but DeMarco twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Juan DeMarco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo CroCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derice Sanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo CroCop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo CroCop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derice Sanka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from CroCop misses.
CroCop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
CroCop tries a low kick but Sanka avoids it.
CroCop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by CroCop.
Sanka shoots in but no luck this time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from CroCop - the referee stops the clock and Sanka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says CroCop. Sanka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanka seems to be working for a kimura but CroCop defends the submission attempt.
Sanka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but CroCop still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, CroCop has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
CroCop wants to take a breather but Sanka manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for CroCop.
CroCop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanka's calf.
Sanka has a takedown stuffed.
Oooooh!!! CroCop has knocked Sanka down with a huge combo! CroCop steps away and waves a wobbly Sanka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Derice Sanka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CroCop misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milo CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derice Sanka.
Sanka looks gassed!
CroCop misses with a hook.
CroCop is looking to chop away at Sanka's legs.
A combination from CroCop does no damage.
CroCop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Sanka blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCop lands a lovely overhand right.
CroCop misses with a double jab.
Sanka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CroCop tries to avoid it but Sanka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CroCop to the ground. CroCop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milo CroCop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanka tries for a takedown but CroCop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
CroCop stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanka. Sanka gets slowly back to his feet.
CroCop misses with the combination.
Milo CroCop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for CroCop.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanka is defended easily by CroCop.
CroCop feints and then cracks Sanka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanka down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanka defending well as CroCop loads up on a big left hand.
CroCop slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanka checks the leg kick.
CroCop feints and then cracks Sanka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanka down.
Sanka staying out of range there.
A big right from CroCop misses.
CroCop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
CroCop tries to bum rush Sanka with a series of wild strikes but Sanka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
CroCop takes a swing at Sanka's ribcage but misses.
CroCop throws a right and a left that Sanka avoids nicely.
Sanka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as CroCop sprawls well. CroCop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanka gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanka slips a jab from CroCop.
Sanka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CroCop avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from CroCop misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CroCop tries to sprawl but Sanka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CroCop is just riding it out for now. Sanka eventually gives up the hold.
Sanka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo CroCop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derice Sanka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanka shoots for a double leg takedown but CroCop sprawls well. He's pushed Sanka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
CroCop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Milo CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derice Sanka.
CroCop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanka is out of range and CroCop settles back down.
CroCop motions for Sanka to come forward. CroCop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from CroCop as Sanka shoots in.
No joy there for CroCop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
CroCop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CroCop throws a solid leg kick but Sanka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at CroCop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanka shoots in but no luck this time.
CroCop misses with a low kick.
Sanka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Milo CroCop is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from CroCop.
CroCop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
CroCop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanka.
Sanka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in CroCop's guard.
Sanka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanka passes CroCop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanka seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanka is looking for a kimura here.
Sanka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, CroCop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanka tries to pass to full mount but CroCop defends it.
Sanka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CroCop is just riding it out for now. Sanka eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanka is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, CroCop has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanka is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanka seems to be working for a kimura but CroCop defends the submission attempt.
Sanka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CroCop sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanka is trying to work for a kimura but CroCop is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derice Sanka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derice Sanka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
CroCop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
CroCop tried to score with a low kick but Sanka checks it.
CroCop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
CroCop stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanka. Sanka gets slowly back to his feet.
CroCop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CroCop tried to score with a low kick but Sanka checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanka avoids the head kick by CroCop.
Milo CroCop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanka shoots in and drives through. CroCop sprawls well.
CroCop throws a solid leg kick but Sanka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at CroCop.
Sanka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but CroCop swivels and escapes.
Milo CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derice Sanka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanka avoids the head kick by CroCop.
Sanka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has CroCop pinned against the cage. CroCop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CroCop throws a series of punches but Sanka avoids them all with ease.
Sanka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. CroCop was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanka drops back, looking for a kneebar! CroCop looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. CroCop looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from CroCop!
Sanka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCop tries to stand and escape but Sanka is controlling the position.
Sanka is pressing down on CroCop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanka looking for a guillotine here but CroCop defends easily.
Sanka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for CroCop!
Sanka wants to finish this one by submission but CroCop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCop working to try and regain half guard.
Sanka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. CroCop can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sanka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, CroCop has managed to escape the submission attempt.
CroCop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanka on the ground.
Sanka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force CroCop to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so CroCop shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanka wants to finish this one by submission but CroCop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanka throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! CroCop has his hands clasped together but Sanka breaks the hold and CroCop is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sanka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derice Sanka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Plank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plank.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plank. That's going to slow Michaels down.
Plank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Plank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels scores with a decent looking hook.
Plank slips a straight right by Michaels.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Plank.
Plank 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.
Plank scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Plank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Plank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Plank wants to stand but Michaels is controlling the position.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plank is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Michaels dives into side control.
Plank wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Plank tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Plank wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Michaels tries to move into full mount but can't pass Plank's legs.
Plank tries to escape but Michaels is in control.
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michaels tries for a kimura but Plank is defending well.
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michaels misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Michaels throws a strike aimed at the side of Plank's head but Plank avoids it well.
Michaels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Plank wants to get back to his feet.
Michaels tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michaels has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plank is pushing Michaels's head away, looking to escape. Michaels manages to hold on to the position though.
Plank taking punishment in the form of punches.
Michaels tries for a kimura but Plank is defending well.
Plank dodges the ground and pound from Michaels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plank is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Michaels is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michaels working the ground and pound from side control.
Plank wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Michaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plank wants to get back to his feet.
Michaels trying to control the action but Plank is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Plank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Michaels.
Plank defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Michaels
and Plank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Brock Michaels has been cut.
Plank moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Plank drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
Plank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michaels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike from Plank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Michaels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Michaels throwing shots but Plank is blocking nicely.
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Plank is defending well.
Michaels prevents Plank from standing back up.
Michaels lands with a punch from half guard.
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plank kicks off Michaels and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels tries to land a front kick but Plank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Michaels.
Plank tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Plank throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Michaels thows a leg kick but Plank checks it
and Plank counters with a straight right hand.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plank misses with the body kick
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
Plank ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Plank checks a low kick from Michaels.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Good leg kick by Plank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michaels scores with a jab to the head.
Michaels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michaels misses with a hook to the body
and Plank counters with a solid body kick.
Plank scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but Plank is out of range.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels takes one to the chin there.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Plank.
Plank slips under a jab from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plank darts in trying to clinch
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michaels swings for the body but Plank moves out of range.
Brock Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plank is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Plank misses with a strike from the bottom.
Plank wants to get back to his feet but Michaels drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plank wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is dominant here and he's now got Plank's back!
Plank is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Michaels off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels looking for the RNC.
Plank holding both Michaels 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Plank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brock Michaels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plank.
Michaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Plank scores with a jab. Michaels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Michaels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plank thows a leg kick but Michaels checks it
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plank ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Plank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michaels to score with a decent uppercut.
Michaels throws a leg kick
and Plank counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at Plank to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Plank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Plank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plank throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Plank misses.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plank.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
John Plank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Plank moved out of range.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Plank connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Michaels misses.
Michaels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels throws a leg kick which misses Plank's front leg but catches the back leg as Plank tries to avoid it.
Plank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
Plank throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Plank lands a nice shot that snaps Michaels's head back.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to work over Plank's front leg with a kick but Plank checks it.
Plank moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Michaels shoots in but Plank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plank throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
Michaels scores a takedown into full mount!
Plank is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels goes for an armbar but Plank turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Plank.
Plank wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michaels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plank wants to get up but he can't break Michaels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Plank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plank is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Plank is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plank.
Plank throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Plank.
I think Plank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Plank!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braithweight is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 300 violin. Tom Tucker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pebble Braithweight's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pebble Braithweight!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braithweight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tucker cracks Braithweight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tucker defending well as Braithweight loads up on a big left hand.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braithweight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braithweight keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Braithweight is avoiding it.
Braithweight slips under a jab from Tucker.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Braithweight keeps it at a distance.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Braithweight swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Pebble Braithweight has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tucker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braithweight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braithweight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Braithweight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braithweight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Braithweight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braithweight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
A punch combination from Braithweight misses.
Tucker grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Braithweight takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tucker cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Tucker!
Tom Tucker is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noctis Perseus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noctis Perseus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perseus missing with a left hand there. Vatali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perseus stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatali. Vatali gets slowly back to his feet.
Perseus moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Joe Vatali has been cut.
Vatali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perseus.
Perseus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatali moves away.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perseus swings for the body but Vatali moves out of range.
Vatali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perseus is fending him off so far but Vatali persists. Nope, Perseus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vatali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vatali 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.
Perseus sizes up Vatali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vatali misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Vatali.
Vatali avoids the body shot from Perseus.
Vatali moves into the clinch.
Perseus avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Vatali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perseus avoids it.
Vatali trying to land knees to the body.
Vatali has Perseus pressed against the cage, preventing Perseus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseus.
Perseus is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatali has double underhooks.
Vatali is struggling to control the position.
Vatali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vatali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perseus or not.
Vatali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perseus is stalling here.
Vatali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perseus can't find room to land a body shot as Vatali controls the action.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
Vatali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vatali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseus.
Vatali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatali tries a body shot but Perseus blocks it.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perseus taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali wants a takedown but no success here.
Perseus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vatali.
Perseus tries to break free but Vatali pushes him back against the cage.
Vatali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatali is leaning against Perseus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perseus has had enough of the clinch but Vatali keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Perseus.
Vatali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perseus's face.
Vatali misses with a body punch.
Vatali lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatali postures up in Perseus's guard and throws a big left but Perseus blocks it.
Vatali throwing strikes but missing.
Vatali thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Perseus seems keen to control Vatali's posture.
Vatali trying to move into half guard but instead Perseus has managed to sweep!
Perseus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vatali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vatali is trying to control the position but Perseus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vatali wants to sweep here but Perseus controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vatali is controlling Perseus's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Noctis Perseus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vatali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perseus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatali throws out the jab.
Vatali tries to clinch up but Perseus circles away and keeps his distance.
Perseus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vatali swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Perseus to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatali slips under a jab.
Vatali missing with a left hand there. Perseus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perseus looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatali is just out of range.
Vatali misses with a looping right.
Perseus throws a looping overhand right but Vatali ducks down to avoid it.
Vatali misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noctis Perseus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vatali with a hook.
Vatali staying out of range there.
Perseus ducks under a wild hook from Vatali.
Vatali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatali ducks under a wild hook from Perseus.
Joe Vatali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatali tries a low kick but Perseus avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vatali.
Vatali blocks a jab.
Vatali tries to land a leg kick but Perseus saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perseus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perseus blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perseus. Vatali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatali throws out a loose jab but Perseus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatali looks to land a left hand but Perseus moved out of range nicely.
Vatali misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Perseus counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perseus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perseus throws a shot from downtown. Vatali moves away and avoids it.
Vatali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perseus.
Vatali fails with the takedown
and Perseus counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vatali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Perseus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Perseus.
Vatali misses with a head kick.
Perseus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatali walks into a stiff left hand from Perseus.
Perseus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perseus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vatali misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vatali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali tries to score with some ground and pound. Perseus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Vatali seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Perseus gets back to half guard.
Perseus is pressing down on Vatali's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatali postures up.
Vatali is fighting to break Perseus's control of his arms but Perseus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali thows a big elbow that misses.
Vatali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perseus controls Vatali momentarily but Vatali frees himself.
Vatali throwing strikes from guard but Perseus blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Perseus keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Vatali is really struggling to control Perseus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perseus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vatali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vatali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vatali postures up in Perseus's guard and throws a big left but Perseus blocks it.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Perseus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perseus keeping full guard, as Vatali tries to pass.
Vatali pushing down on Perseus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perseus tries to get to full guard but Vatali has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noctis Perseus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vatali shoots in for a takedown but Perseus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perseus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vatali on the side of the head.
Perseus 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.
Joe Vatali's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Vatali misses.
Vatali ducks under a wild hook from Perseus.
Perseus lands a jab to Vatali's midsection.
Vatali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vatali checks a leg kick.
Noctis Perseus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perseus throws the left hand but Vatali avoids the punch easily.
Vatali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vatali works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vatali throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vatali throws a strike aimed at the side of Perseus's head but Perseus avoids it well.
Vatali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali trying to control the position but Perseus is working away.
Perseus regains half guard.
Vatali seems to be working for a kimura but Perseus defends the submission attempt.
Perseus wants to get back to full guard.
Vatali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Vatali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perseus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vatali with the ground and pound but Perseus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Perseus controlling Vatali's posture.
Vatali throws a big right hand that misses.
Perseus keeping full guard, as Vatali tries to pass.
Perseus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vatali wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali wants to get back to full guard but Perseus has passed into side control.
Vatali can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vatali manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vatali is looking to improve his position.
Perseus controlling the action here.
Vatali gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noctis Perseus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vatali clinches but Perseus breaks the clinch
and Perseus counters with a stiff right hand.
Perseus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vatali is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Perseus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good exchange - Perseus coming out on top.
Vatali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perseus lands a lovely overhand right.
Vatali moves out of range of the strikes.
Perseus throws a hook but Vatali avoids it easily.
Vatali throws a body punch but Perseus moves out of range.
Perseus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vatali is defended easily by Perseus.
Vatali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perseus scores with a shot to the body.
Vatali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perseus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vatali is looking to take a break and control but Perseus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Vatali crashes against the mat.
Perseus regains half guard.
Perseus taking some punishment here, with Vatali in his half guard.
Vatali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vatali trying to mount his opponent but Perseus defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perseus is looking to control Vatali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perseus avoid being mounted?
Vatali tries to pass to full mount but Perseus defends it.
Perseus is refusing to be controlled, as Vatali sits in half guard.
Perseus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vatali.
Vatali wants to pass to mount but Perseus is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perseus defending well though.
Perseus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vatali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vatali trying to control from half guard but Perseus is working away.
Vatali wants to free his trapped foot but Perseus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joe Vatali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vatali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vatali thows a huge punch but Perseus dodges it nicely.
Vatali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perseus defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perseus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vatali.
Perseus managing to control the position.
Vatali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vatali throws a big right hand that misses.
Vatali connects with a couple of short punches.
Vatali postures up in Perseus's guard and throws a big left but Perseus blocks it.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Perseus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Noctis Perseus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
That's time! Vatali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Perseus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perseus leaves Vatali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perseus blocks a head kick by Vatali.
Perseus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vatali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatali. Perseus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Perseus's ribcage. Perseus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Perseus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Perseus manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Vatali is now in side control.
Perseus regains half guard, as Vatali was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Vatali.
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.
Vatali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vatali misses with a head shot. Perseus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Perseus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vatali throws a big right hand that misses.
Vatali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perseus keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Vatali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vatali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perseus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perseus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perseus!
Perseus controlling the position from side mount.
Vatali is looking for a sweep.
Joe Vatali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Noctis Perseus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vatali manages to get back to half guard.
Vatali trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vatali manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vatali working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Perseus has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Vatali.
I think Perseus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noctis Perseus!
Noctis Perseus is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between PJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: one day like this. PJ Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paddy O Leary's chin.
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, PJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy O Leary!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Leary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Leary's head.
O Leary lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like PJ Penn has been cut.
Penn swings for the body but O Leary moves out of range.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and O Leary holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Leary misses with a knee strike.
O Leary connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
O Leary utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
O Leary lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Leary slowing the pace effectively.
O Leary lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Leary stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Leary.
O Leary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Penn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Leary with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary connects with a knee to the head.
PJ Penn's cut is getting worse.
O Leary lands a nice knee to the body.
O Leary looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Leary.
Penn is breathing heavily.
O Leary working Penn over with knees to the body.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Leary pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Leary slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
O Leary moves into the clinch.
Penn tries a body shot but O Leary blocks it.
O Leary leaning his opponent against the cage.
O Leary landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Leary blocking some punches.
O Leary with a knee to the head.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by O Leary.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
O Leary scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn misses with the head strike.
O Leary with a knee to the head.
O Leary's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Leary connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
O Leary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
O Leary dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Leary lands a knee to the head.
O Leary stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
O Leary stalling against the cage.
O Leary connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
O Leary slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling the action here for a moment.
O Leary stalling.
O Leary working Penn over with knees to the body.
O Leary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Leary is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Leary gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Leary landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Leary has Penn pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paddy O Leary.
O Leary tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn shoots for a takedown but O Leary saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Leary tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
O Leary lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
O Leary scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Leary with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that O Leary has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Leary.
O Leary is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Leary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn has hold of O Leary's hands but O Leary slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
O Leary takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Leary controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Leary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PJ Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Leary scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A cross from Penn lands.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Leary counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
PJ Penn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but O Leary is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as O Leary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Jeez, PJ Penn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
O Leary misses with a head kick.
Penn misses with a hook to the body
enabling O Leary to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Leary dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Leary takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Leary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn can't get the takedown.
O Leary scores a nice knee to the body.
O Leary lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by O Leary.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at PJ Penn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paddy O Leary!
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