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UCLA 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos's entrance music is Champion. A fine choice. 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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145 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Pacquiao shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Pacquiao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramos did well to prevent Pacquiao getting side control.
Pacquiao trying to control from half guard but Ramos is working away.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos defends it well.
Ramos tries to kick Pacquiao off but Pacquiao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pacquiao seems to be working for a kimura but Ramos defends the submission attempt.
Pacquiao prevents Ramos from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos is refusing to be controlled, as Pacquiao sits in half guard.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao wants to control but Ramos is keeping him busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Manny Pacquiao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ramos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Sonny Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
Ramos takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
That kick from Pacquiao tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Pacquiao is out of range.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though.
Ramos kicks off Pacquiao and gets to his feet.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Pacquiao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet but Pacquiao drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramos tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramos keeps working.
Pacquiao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramos kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pacquiao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pacquiao controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacquiao working the ground and pound.
Ramos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pacquiao is controlling him well.
Pacquiao scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pacquiao on the ground.
Pacquiao passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramos!
Pacquiao won't let Ramos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pacquiao working Ramos over with strikes here.
Pacquiao landing strikes from the mount.
Pacquiao is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramos frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramos looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonny Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
A combination from Ramos does no damage.
Sonny Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramos pinned against the cage. Ramos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao forces Ramos back against the cage and clinches.
Pacquiao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pacquiao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pacquiao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos stands up from Pacquiao's guard - Ramos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pacquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacquiao clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos misses the jab.
Sonny Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacquiao at a distance.
Ramos stuffs the takedown.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pacquiao.
Ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pacquiao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ramos gets underhooks to prevent Pacquiao's takedown attempt.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonny Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao punishes Ramos's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling him.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao lands a knee to the body.
Pacquiao stalls.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pacquiao successfully pulls guard.
Pacquiao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pacquiao is working an open guard so Ramos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a glancing blow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Ramos misses with a hook.
Ramos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Ramos backing up. Ramos nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Ramos as Pacquiao shoots in.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Ramos.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pacquiao lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao won't allow Ramos to get back to his feet.
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 Sonny Ramos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramos lands a two punch combo.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramos to the mat! Ramos manages to get full guard.
Pacquiao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos is retaining full guard.
Pacquiao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacquiao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pacquiao decides to return to a standing position.
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pacquiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramos. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pacquiao.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pacquiao looking to finish Ramos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ramos!
Ramos wants to try and get back to his feet.
Manny Pacquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos prevents Pacquiao from taking his back.
Ramos is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to control but Ramos wriggling away.
Ramos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pacquiao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramos is surviving well by controlling Pacquiao's body position as best he can.
Ramos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pacquiao has hold of Ramos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ramos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pacquiao throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ramos because Pacquiao loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao breaks from Ramos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pacquiao thowing shots but they're missing.
Pacquiao content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Ramos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pacquiao breaks from Ramos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiao 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lone Mcquade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by dança de bundinha. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lone Mcquade!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ribeiro enables Mcquade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ribeiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcquade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mcquade should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Mcquade should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Ribeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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222 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Murphy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Barrett.
It looks like Kirk Murphy has been cut.
Barrett throws out a powerful jab.
Barrett lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Barrett.
Barrett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barrett sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barrett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barrett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barrett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barrett is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barrett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barrett is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy with the ground and pound but Barrett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barrett is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrett trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barrett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barrett trying to control the position here.
Barrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrett is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Barrett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Barrett controlling from mount.
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barrett controlling from the full mount.
We're going to have a standup here because John Barrett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Barrett.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrett misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barrett misses with a few strikes there.
Barrett throws a shot to the body.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barrett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Barrett thows a body shot but no joy.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Barrett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barrett is trying to stand.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Barrett is defending well.
Murphy throws a strike but Barrett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrett is retaining full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Barrett keeps moving.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Barrett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barrett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barrett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
John Barrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a body shot.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Barrett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barrett takes a step back to recover.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
Barrett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barrett connects with a jab.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
A big right from Barrett misses.
Barrett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrett scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murphy thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Barrett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barrett wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murphy!
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy is squirming around, avoiding Barrett's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett controlling the pace for now.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barrett trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Barrett looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murphy regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett content to control rather than advance.
John Barrett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Barrett.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy is trying to drag Barrett to the mat but Barrett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
John Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Barrett throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barrett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrett, not yet.
Murphy thows a big elbow that misses.
Barrett wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Barrett 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.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrett keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Barrett 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy passes Barrett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy 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.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Barrett wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Barrett's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Barrett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barrett is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirk Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrett preventing the sweep.
Barrett trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Barrett won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Barrett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murphy looking for subs off his back but Barrett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murphy won't allow Barrett to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Barrett seems content to control.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Barrett is controlling well.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barrett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barrett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barrett wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Barrett controlling him for the moment.
Barrett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrett trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Barrett won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Barrett wants to stand but Murphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barrett gets to his feet. Murphy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrett lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barrett if he has to take too many more of those.
Murphy shoots in and bounces Barrett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Barrett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barrett looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murphy regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Maserati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maserati comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Falling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leroy Jenkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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198 lbs
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187 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Maserati!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jenkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maserati tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Luke Maserati has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maserati tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenkins postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Maserati badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jenkins around the waist but Jenkins pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jenkins is the winner by TKO! Jenkins jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Miller Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Bettie Grind - I'm Floatin'. The key to victory for Gary Player has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Miller Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Player moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Player thuds a left hand into Rossi's body.
A swing and a miss from Player.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Player misses.
Player fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Player throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Player missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Player misses.
Player moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Player.
Player misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Player throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Player's leg but Player calmly moves out of range.
Player misses with a looping left.
Player works the jab nicely.
Player misses with the combination.
Player misses with a looping left.
Player lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rossi backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A swing and a miss from Player.
Rossi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Player swinging wildly here.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Player throws out a powerful jab.
Player throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Player misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Player misses with a straight left.
Player cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Player misses with a double jab.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Player is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Player breaks from the clinch.
Player is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Player looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Player lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Player swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player lands a jab-cross combination.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Player.
Player looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player lands an overhand right.
Player misses with a double jab.
Player is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Player misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Player digs a good body shot into Rossi's ribs.
Jab from Player.
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Player pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Player misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Player swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gary Player is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi slips a straight right by Player.
Player with a nice cross.
That kick from Rossi tenderised Player's leg. Player is trying to keep his angry face on.
Player misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Player fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Player scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Player keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Player both land. Nice combination.
Player darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Player.
Player throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Player.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Player.
Player with a jab.
Player throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Player rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Player throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Player fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Player looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Player misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Player throws out the jab.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Player looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Player blocks the low kick.
Player avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Player moves out of range of the leg kick from Rossi.
Rossi throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Player misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rossi is looking to clinch but Player is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Player.
Player connects with a looping right hand.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Rossi moves forwards but Player connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Player 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.
Player catches Rossi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circle momentarily. Player darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Player misses with a wild combination.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
Player looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Player throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Player scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Player looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Player stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Player misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Player lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 Gary Player will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Player bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Player. Beautiful body shot.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Player lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Player throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Player.
Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Player catches Rossi right on the button with a cross.
Player punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Player. Beautiful body shot.
Player swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player lands with a nice combination. Rossi backs away looking to recover.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Player avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Player swinging wildly here.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Player lands the left hand.
Luiz Miller Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Player is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with a wild combination.
Player looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Jab from Player.
Player will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Player lands with a shot to the body.
Player tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Player throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Player bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Player is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi slips a jab from Player.
Rossi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rossi backs up against the cage.
Player throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Player avoids it.
Rossi lands a nice elbow.
Player has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Player is trying to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling him.
Player wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rossi has Player pressed against the cage, preventing Player from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Player is trying to force a seperation but Rossi has the dominant position.
Player is trying to force a seperation but Rossi has the dominant position.
Player is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rossi keeps control of Player as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossi keeps control of Player as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossi landing knees to the head.
Player takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Player's efforts to push away.
Player is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Player wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Player's face.
Player is looking to break free of the clinch but Rossi has double underhooks.
Rossi prevents Player from breaking the clinch.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Player avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Player has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Rossi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Player tries to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling the position.
Player wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Player blocks it with crossed arms.
Player is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Player is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Player looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Player showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Player, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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217 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Rotberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rotberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsh moves away.
Rotberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsh.
Marsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rotberg.
A shot to the liver by Rotberg. Beautiful body shot.
Rotberg throws a left that rocks Marsh and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rotberg dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Marsh regain composure!
Marsh is rocked!
It looks like Stan Marsh has been cut.
Marsh looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotberg advances to mount.
Marsh is still in real trouble! Can Rotberg finish him?
Rotberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Rotberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rotberg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotberg looking to control but Marsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marsh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marsh shrugs it off.
Rotberg wants to control the pace but Marsh is squirming around nicely.
Marsh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rotberg tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rotberg controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rotberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marsh for as long as he can get away with.
Rotberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marsh is looking to escape.
Rotberg controlling from mount.
Rotberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rotberg 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.
Rotberg misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rotberg wants to finish this one by submission but Marsh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rotberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rotberg lands with some strikes.
Rotberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rotberg controlling from mount.
Marsh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rotberg.
Rotberg working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rotberg lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Rotberg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marsh is bucking up trying to escape but Rotberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rotberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marsh trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rotberg wants to finish this one by submission but Marsh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rotberg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotberg unloads with some shots from mount but Marsh bucks and avoids them well.
Rotberg looking to control but Marsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Marsh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marsh moves away from the strike by Rotberg.
Marsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rotberg throws out the jab.
Marsh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rotberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rotberg pulls Marsh in to control the position.
Rotberg has his feet on Marsh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Marsh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rotberg throws a leg kick but Marsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rotberg misses with a low kick.
Rotberg misses with a body shot.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Rotberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marsh doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ilan Rotberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotberg throws a looping overhand right but Marsh ducks down to avoid it.
Rotberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rotberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rotberg moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Marsh goes down! Can Rotberg finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rotberg wants to pass the guard but Marsh is keeping the position.
Rotberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marsh's head.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Rotberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg is in close to Marsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Rotberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Marsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotberg.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Rotberg advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg trying to control the position but Marsh is working away.
Rotberg moves into full mount!
Rotberg looking to ground and pound but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Rotberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rotberg unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh taking shots to the head.
Rotberg is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rotberg extends the arm and Marsh is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilan Rotberg!
Ilan Rotberg retains his light heavyweight title!
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