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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coby Skrilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Smear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrilla comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - D.O.A. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coby Skrilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat Smear!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrilla avoids the head kick by Smear.
Smear tries to close the distance and clinch but Skrilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smear tries to close the distance and clinch but Skrilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smear defending well as Skrilla loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smear wants to clinch.
Smear looks to land a combination but Skrilla avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smear lands with a slapping head kick.
Skrilla slow jab from Smear misses its intended target.
Smear is looking to clinch but Skrilla is avoiding it.
Smear defending well as Skrilla loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Smear doesn't manage to clinch there - Skrilla circles away.
Smear misses with a head kick.
Smear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smear moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Skrilla as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Pat Smear has been cut.
Smear defending well as Skrilla loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Smear misses.
A left and a right from Smear both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Smear does no damage.
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.
Smear looks to land a combination but Skrilla avoids it well.
Smear tries a head kick but it misses.
Skrilla throws a hook to the side of Smear's head but Smear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skrilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skrilla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skrilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coby Skrilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Smear's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skrilla misses with a straight right.
Skrilla throws a jab but it's blocked by Smear.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smear.
Smear doesn't manage to clinch there - Skrilla circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Smear.
Smear slips under a jab from Skrilla.
Skrilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smear tries to clinch up but Skrilla circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skrilla avoids the head kick by Smear.
Skrilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smear throws a sloppy head kick and Skrilla moves out of range easily.
Pat Smear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smear takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrilla.
Skrilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smear manages to avoid it.
Smear tries to bum rush Skrilla with a series of wild strikes but Skrilla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smear slips a jab from Skrilla.
Smear displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrilla throws out the jab.
Smear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smear throws a sloppy head kick and Skrilla moves out of range easily.
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.
Smear throws a head kick but Skrilla moves out of range.
Skrilla misses with a straight right.
Skrilla looks to land a left hand but Smear moved out of range nicely.
Smear doesn't manage to clinch there - Skrilla circles away.
Skrilla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coby Skrilla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Smear's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrilla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrilla throws a hook but Smear blocks it.
Smear wants to clinch.
Skrilla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smear drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smear shoots in and drives through. Skrilla sprawls well.
Smear is looking to clinch but Skrilla is avoiding it.
Skrilla misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skrilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smear throws a head kick that misses.
Smear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrilla avoids the head kick by Smear.
Skrilla misses with a straight right.
Smear throws a sloppy head kick and Skrilla moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla throws a hook to the side of Smear's head but Smear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skrilla lands the left hand.
Skrilla throws a jab but it's blocked by Smear.
Smear is looking to clinch.
Skrilla with a nice cross.
Smear wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smear misses with a head kick.
Pat Smear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skrilla misses with a hook.
Smear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skrilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skrilla lands with a hook. Smear tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coby Skrilla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skrilla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coby Skrilla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keaton Hammersmash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses Black is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Hammersmash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Black!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a body shot.
Hammersmash throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Hammersmash throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Black moves out of range of the leg kick from Hammersmash.
Black dodges the punch combination from Hammersmash.
Hammersmash looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Hammersmash is breathing heavily.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Hammersmash moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
Hammersmash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammersmash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammersmash lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammersmash stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Hammersmash from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammersmashis looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Hammersmash is keeping the position.
Black advances position into side control!
Black tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hammersmash's legs.
The strikes coming from Black are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hammersmash tries to escape but Black is in control.
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash wants to control but Black postures up.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammersmash keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black cracks Hammersmash with a big right hand but Hammersmash just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hammersmash is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammersmash looks to move to half guard but instead Black has passed into mount! Damn!
Hammersmash wants to control but Black is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash can't escape the position.
Black wants to take Hammersmash's back here but Hammersmash is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hammersmash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammersmash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hammersmash is trying to reverse the position but instead Black has taken his back - oops!
Black trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hammersmash doesn't escape.
Black keeps control of the position as Hammersmash tries to break free.
Black keeps control of the position easily here as Hammersmash tries to buck him off.
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.
Black has the hooks in. Hammersmash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hammersmash tries to roll but Black sticks to his back.
Hammersmash is keeping busy.
Hammersmash breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Hammersmash from controlling successfully.
Hammersmash wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammersmash trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hammersmash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keaton Hammersmash will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hammersmash manages to get back to half guard.
Hammersmash actively working from the bottom here.
Hammersmash is not content to let Black control the position.
Hammersmash wants to get back to full guard but Black has passed into side control.
Hammersmash is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmash tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammersmash is trying to escape the mount.
Hammersmash is trying to reverse the position but instead Black has taken his back - oops!
Black has the hooks in. Hammersmash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black struggling to keep hold of the position.
Black has good solid back control here.
Hammersmash staying busy and making it hard for Black to control.
Hammersmash has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Hammersmash tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hammersmash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black trying to control but Hammersmash is having none of it.
Hammersmash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hammersmash tries to improve his position but instead Black has taken his back!
Hammersmash wants to escape the position.
Hammersmash preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Black.
Hammersmash breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Black manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hammersmash has Black in his guard.
Black won't allow Hammersmash to get back to his feet.
Hammersmash keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Black 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.
Black slips a nice elbow through Hammersmash's hands, connecting with Hammersmash's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammersmash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black wants to control but Hammersmash is keeping him busy.
Black works his way into full mount!
Hammersmash is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Hammersmash wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammersmash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammersmash is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Hammersmash looks to move to half guard but instead Black has passed into mount! Damn!
Black manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hammersmash to take his back!
Hammersmash tries to escape the position.
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hammersmash turns into Black and is now in his guard.
Black looking for a guillotine here but Hammersmash defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmash is looking to stand up but Black won't let him.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammersmash!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Black cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Moses Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hammersmash has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hammersmash wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Hammersmash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammersmash tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Hammersmash is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammersmash is working hard here to advance position.
Hammersmash is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammersmash is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is working for a guillotine from mount but Hammersmash frees his head quite easily.
Hammersmash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hammersmash has given up his back. Will we see Black going for some submissions?
Black gets his hands free as Hammersmash looks to control.
Hammersmash manages to reverse the position and now he's in Black's guard. Nice work there by Hammersmash.
Hammersmash tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
Hammersmash pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammersmash trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Black is pressing down on Hammersmash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammersmash passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammersmash tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Hammersmash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammersmash trying to control from Black's half guard. Black has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Black!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Haven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Hartwood (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Haven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Hartwood!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartwood swivels and escapes.
Haven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartwood's waist but Hartwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haven off to one side.
Hartwood misses with a takedown
and Haven counters with a three punch combo that has Hartwood backing up. Hartwood nods at Haven to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haven decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hartwood's guard.
Hartwood keeping moving, preventing Haven from controlling successfully.
Haven tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartwood is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haven wants to pass the guard but Hartwood is keeping the position.
Hartwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haven.
Hartwood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haven manages to get himself to full guard.
Hartwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Haven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haven looking for a sweep. Not yet Haven, not yet.
Haven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hartwood!
Hartwood manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven is looking for a kimura here.
Haven is breathing heavily.
Hartwood missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartwood had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Haven is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hartwood Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Haven's back instead.
Hartwood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hartwood punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hartwood is persistently looking for the submission but Haven is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hartwood is trying to stick to Haven's back but Haven is turning into Hartwood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hartwood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haven.
Hartwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartwood pulls Haven in close to prevent any damage.
Haven stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwood.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A choreographed right hand from Haven misses the target.
Hartwood misses with a takedown attempt
and Haven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cameron Haven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Hartwood.
Hartwood is trying to control the position but Haven postures up.
Hartwood trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Haven won't allow Hartwood to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartwood trying to keep a closed guard but Haven is proving a slippery customer.
Haven trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haven is one step ahead there.
Haven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hartwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haven counters with a shoot takedown. Hartwood fights it but they end up in guard.
Haven thows a big elbow that misses.
Hartwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Haven!
Hartwood dominating with strikes here.
Haven is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartwood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartwood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haven hang on?
Haven is rocked!
Hartwood working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Haven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haven tries to reverse the position but Hartwood maintains control.
Hartwood landing strikes from the mount.
Haven can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartwood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Haven turns into him and now he's in Hartwood's guard.
Haven stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwood.
Hartwood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Haven seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cameron Haven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hartwood misses with a takedown
and Haven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haven wants to pass to mount but Hartwood is defending the position.
Hartwood is looking to get back to full guard here but Haven has managed to pass to side control instead.
Haven wants to control the action but instead Hartwood gets a body lock and reverses into Haven's guard! Nice work!
Hartwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hartwood working some strikes from top position.
Haven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartwood passes Haven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hartwood is keen to just control but Haven is a slippery customer.
Haven tries to get to full guard but Hartwood has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven trying to control here.
Hartwood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Haven is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hartwood pulls his head out easily.
Hartwood with the ground and pound but Haven uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hartwood trying to control but Haven is working from the bottom.
Haven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hartwood slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hartwood is staying active underneath Haven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haven drops an elbow to the side of Hartwood's head.
Hartwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hartwood looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hartwood working for a triangle but Haven defends it easily.
Cameron Haven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haven lands a couple of digs.
Haven stands and throws Hartwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hartwood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Haven passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hartwood wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Haven has his arm under Hartwood's chin here. Game over son! Haven squeezes tightly and Hartwood is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cameron Haven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Chua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Moon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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198 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shogun Chua!
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, Andre Moon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chua.
Chua is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Moon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chua gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Moon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chua lets go of the hold and Moon can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shogun Chua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Gregerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaucheck Beaucheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregerson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SandStorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Gregerson!
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, Beaucheck Beaucheck!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaucheck closes the distance and clinches up with Gregerson, looking for a takedown. Beaucheck pushes Gregerson against the cage but Gregerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gregerson.
Beaucheck is looking to reverse the position.
Gregerson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beaucheck is trying to improve his position.
Beaucheck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gregerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gregerson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beaucheck is not content to let Gregerson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaucheck is being controlled here.
Gregerson trying to control the position but Beaucheck is working away.
Beaucheck struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregerson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gregerson taking a breather here.
Beaucheck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregerson advances to mount.
Gregerson lands a big shot there that rocks Beaucheck but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beaucheck looks gassed!
Gregerson controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaucheck is squirming around, avoiding Gregerson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beaucheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregerson looking to control but Beaucheck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beaucheck tries to reverse the position but Gregerson maintains control.
Gregerson content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beaucheck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gregerson cracks Beaucheck with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gregerson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gregerson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaucheck is trying to escape the mount.
Gregerson controlling the pace for now.
Gregerson wants to finish this one by submission but Beaucheck is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gregerson.
Beaucheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregerson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beaucheck working to try and regain half guard.
Beaucheck wants to control but Gregerson is having none of it.
Beaucheck is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaucheck wants to hold on but Gregerson pushes him away.
Beaucheck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gregerson trying to control from half guard but Beaucheck is working away.
Beaucheck wants to get back to full guard.
Beaucheck trying to control from the bottom.
Gregerson lands with a punch from half guard.
Gregerson 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.
Beaucheck gets full guard.
Gregerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beaucheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beaucheck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gregerson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gregerson is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Gregerson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beaucheck tries for a takedown but Gregerson circles away easily
and Gregerson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beaucheck won't be happy with that.
Chad Gregerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaucheck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beaucheck is not content to let Gregerson control the position.
Beaucheck gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beaucheck is bucking up trying to escape but Gregerson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beaucheck has left one of his arms exposed and Gregerson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Beaucheck screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Gregerson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Kyllonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daryl Abbott looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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163 lbs
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156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teppo Kyllonen!
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, Daryl Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyllonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kyllonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott looking to control but Kyllonen passes into half guard.
Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyllonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abbott is refusing to be controlled, as Kyllonen sits in half guard.
Abbott trying to control here.
Kyllonen stops Abbott from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyllonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyllonen decides to stand and escape the position.
Jab, jab by Kyllonen - just one landing.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyllonen counters with a single leg into guard. Abbott didn't expect that.
Abbott looks gassed!
Abbott is working an open guard so Kyllonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abbott wants to clinch but Kyllonen slips to the side
and Kyllonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyllonen darts in and clinches Abbott up against the cage.
Abbott keeps control of Kyllonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abbott.
Abbott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kyllonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbott prevents it.
Abbott decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Abbott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyllonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyllonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyllonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Kyllonen is controlling well.
Kyllonen is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott wants to get back to full guard.
Kyllonen stands up out of the half guard.
Abbott darts in trying to clinch
and Kyllonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Abbott has his takedown stuffed
letting Kyllonen counter with a right hand.
Kyllonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbott misses with a wild combination.
Abbott with a poor takedown
and Kyllonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Teppo Kyllonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Abbott.
Kyllonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kyllonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Kyllonen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Abbott tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kyllonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teppo Kyllonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Dux has chosen Kumite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
183 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
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, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dux misses with the combination.
Dux throws a series of punches but Experiment II avoids them all with ease.
Experiment II misses with a two punch combination.
Experiment II stuffs the takedown.
Experiment II comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Experiment II sizes up Dux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dux is rocked!
Experiment II lands with a big right hook that stumbles Dux - he's out on his feet here! Experiment II follows up with another monster hook that separates Dux from consciousness! Dux falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Experiment II stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russian Experiment II!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yura Noobert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jorge Santana has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Santana!
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, Yura Noobert!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noobert is looking for a sweep.
Santana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Noobert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noobert gets back to half guard.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Noobert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noobert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Noobert has a closed guard, preventing Santana from standing up.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Noobert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Noobert.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Noobert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noobert wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt - Noobert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santana is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noobert pinned against the cage. Noobert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana tries to clinch there but Noobert circles away.
Noobert swats away the attempt to clinch by Santana.
Santana shoots in for a double leg but Noobert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noobert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noobert rushes Santana and presses him up against the cage.
Noobert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Noobert is trying to keep Santana in close.
Noobert has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santana is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Noobert.
Noobert misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noobert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santana working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Noobert's thigh. Noobert counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Noobert can't keep his opponent in guard - Santana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santana drops an elbow to the side of Noobert's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the action but Noobert is working from the bottom.
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Noobert is defending well.
Santana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santana lands a big elbow.
Santana trying to control but Noobert is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Santana 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.
Noobert thows a body shot but no joy.
Santana lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Yura Noobert has been cut.
Jorge Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noobert but Noobert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noobert defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
Santana fails to land the takedown.
Santana looks for a takedown but Noobert sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana looks to clinch
and Noobert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santana's guard now.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Noobert from controlling successfully.
Santana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noobert's guard.
Noobert has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santana is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Noobert.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noobert keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana stands up.
Noobert clinches up with Santana and pushes him back against the cage.
Noobert leaning against his opponent.
Noobert pulls Santana into guard.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Noobert.
Santana trying to control but Noobert is working from the bottom.
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noobert trying to control the position.
Santana has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Noobert to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Santana is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Noobert pulls down on the head and he's put Santana to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yura Noobert!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Flett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendon Martindale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martindale has chosen Who Am I as his entrance music. Kendon Martindale will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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18
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent knees
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Flett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendon Martindale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flett throws a low kick but Martindale avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flett 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 Martindale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martindale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flett thows a body shot but no joy.
Flett misses with a few strikes there.
Flett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martindale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flett scores with punches from side control.
Martindale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flett winds up and cracks Martindale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martindale is trying to get back to full guard.
Flett is looking to take a break and control but Martindale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flett wants to pass to mount but Martindale is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flett throwing shots but Martindale is blocking nicely.
Martindale is staying active underneath Flett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martindale manages to avoid it.
Martindale slips under a jab.
Martindale tries for a takedown but Flett circles away easily
and Flett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martindale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flett drops back looking for a leg! Martindale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martindale manages to kick Flett off! Flett jumps back into Martindale's guard.
Martindale trying to control the position.
Flett 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.
Flett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martindale looks gassed!
Flett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martindale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Flett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martindale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flett slips a nice elbow through Martindale's hands, connecting with Martindale's forehead.
Flett is looking to take a break and control but Martindale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martindale wants to get back to his feet.
Martindale tries to get to full guard but Flett has control of the leg.
Flett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Flett there.
Flett prevents Martindale from improving his position.
Flett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martindale gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flett working the ground and pound.
Martindale is being controlled here.
Martindale takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martindale is looking for a sweep.
Martindale is trying to control Flett's posture but Flett avoids it.
Martindale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martindale is not content to let Flett control the position.
Martindale is trying to improve his position.
Flett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martindale struggling a bit here.
Flett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martindale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Flett 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.
Martindale wants to control but Flett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martindale is in trouble now - Flett has advanced to mount!
Martindale tries to reverse the position but Flett maintains control.
Martindale tries to lock up and control but Flett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flett landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flett prevents Martindale from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flett trying to control but Martindale is having none of it.
Martindale regains half guard.
Martindale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martindale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Flett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martindale fails with the takedown
and Flett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martindale shoots and misses
and Flett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martindale wants to improve his position but Flett is controlling well.
Martindale is staying active underneath Flett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martindale defends it well.
Martindale looking for submissions off his back.
Martindale is not content to let Flett control the position.
Martindale actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martindale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flett's back!
Flett staying busy and making it hard for Martindale to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flett can't escape the position.
Martindale trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flett doesn't escape.
Martindale is looking to control Flett but Flett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flett tries to roll but Martindale sticks to his back.
Martindale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martindale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flett for a finish.
Flett is trying to break free.
Flett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martindale's guard. Nice work there by Flett.
Flett trying to control the position from guard on top but Martindale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Flett preventing the sweep.
Martindale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Martindale trying to mount his opponent but Flett defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martindale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martindale stopping the sweep attempt from Flett.
Flett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martindale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martindale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flett wants to sweep here but Martindale controlling him for the moment.
Flett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martindale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martindale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martindale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martindale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martindale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flett is defending against the submission attempts here by Martindale.
Flett gets full guard.
Martindale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martindale thows a big elbow that misses.
Martindale throwing strikes from guard but Flett blocks nicely.
Martindale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martindale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martindale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flett keeps working.
Check out the look on Martindale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martindale creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martindale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martindale wants to free his trapped foot but Flett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martindale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flett!
Martindale raining down shots from the mount!
Martindale avoids the attempt from Flett to control.
Flett regains half guard.
Flett gets back to full guard.
Flett had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Martindale is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flett Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Martindale's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Flett has Martindale flattened out and is raining down punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flett controlling well, preventing Martindale from escaping the position.
Martindale is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Flett throws a sloppy head kick and Martindale moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Flett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martindale tries to clinch up.
Martindale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flett.
Martindale blocks a head kick by Flett.
Dan Flett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martindale avoids the body shot from Flett.
Flett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martindale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Flett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martindale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flett controls the pace.
Flett trying to control the position from guard on top but Martindale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martindale punching from the bottom - just letting Flett know he's still in a fight.
Flett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martindale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martindale keeping full guard, as Flett tries to pass.
Flett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martindale's head.
Martindale 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.
Flett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flett drops back looking for a leg! Martindale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martindale manages to kick Flett off! Flett jumps back into Martindale's guard.
Flett forces his way into half guard.
Martindale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flett is working away from the top position though.
Flett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dan Flett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Martindale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martindale actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Martindale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martindale is trying to get back to full guard.
Flett trying to mount his opponent but Martindale defends it.
Martindale is looking to improve his position.
Martindale gets back to full guard.
Martindale striking off his back but it's not causing Flett any problems.
Flett stops Martindale from standing up.
Martindale has momentary wrist control but Flett slips an elbow through the middle.
Flett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martindale keeping moving, preventing Flett from controlling successfully.
Flett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martindale keeping full guard, as Flett tries to pass.
Flett trying to control but Martindale is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flett misses with the combination.
Flett shoots in for a double leg but Martindale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martindale wants to clinch up but Flett keeps it at a distance.
Martindale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martindale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flett counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martindale's guard now.
Dan Flett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendon Martindale.
Flett landing with the ground and pound.
Flett cracks Martindale with a solid left hand.
Flett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martindale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flett.
Flett trying to control but Martindale is working from the bottom.
Flett advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martindale is defending against the submission attempts here by Flett.
Flett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flett seems to be working for a kimura but Martindale defends the submission attempt.
Flett is pressing down on Martindale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martindale is holding on for now.
Flett is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flett has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martindale defend it? Flett steps over the head and cranks it - Martindale is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Flett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Flett!
Dan Flett retains his light heavyweight title!
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