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KONFLIKT 2 - Retribution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Row!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice is looking to chop away at Row's legs.
Slice gets a takedown into half guard.
Row tries to get to full guard but Slice has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Row moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Row looking for a guillotine here but Slice defends easily.
Slice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Row. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Row pushes Slice off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Row shoots and misses
and Slice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Row is keeping the position.
Row tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Row bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slice's guard.
Row's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Row wants to stand but Slice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slice wants to sweep here but Row controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Row trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Row 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Row wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slice landing strikes from the mount.
Row is in all sorts of trouble here.
Row tries to hold on but Slice pushes him away.
Slice prevents Row from getting the reversal.
Row gets back to half guard.
Row taking some punishment here, with Slice in his half guard.
Row trying to control here.
Slice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Row does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Row has hold of Slice's hands but Slice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Row moves into full guard.
Row controls Slice momentarily but Slice frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Row manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
Row wants to stand but Slice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slice keeping full guard, as Row tries to pass.
Slice is trying to keep Row in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Row controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Row throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Row looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Row manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Row striking from his own guard.
Row wants to stand and escape but Slice is having none of it.
Slice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Row manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
Row postures up in Slice's guard and throws a big left but Slice blocks it.
Row has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slice is proving hard to escape from.
Slice is pulling down on Row's head. It's preventing any offense from Row, at least for the moment.
Row trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Row.
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.
Row trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Row wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Slice tries to clinch there but Row circles away.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Row keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Row makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Row.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Row is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Row wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Row working a defensive guard here.
Row looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a big right hand that misses.
Slice working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Row's head.
Row utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Row looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Row tries to strike from the bottom.
Row avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice advances position into side control!
Slice is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Row.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Slice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slice is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Row has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slice is looking to defend but Row has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slice! Row pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slice taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Row!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Pritchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Pritchett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pritchett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pritchett fails to land the takedown.
Harper throws a low kick, looking for Pritchett's leg but Pritchett calmly moves out of range.
Charlie Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Pritchett blocks the low kick.
Harper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pritchett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pritchett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harper can pounce on him.
Pritchett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harper pushes Pritchett off and gets back to his feet.
Pritchett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Harper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harper wants to stand but Pritchett is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harper wants to get back to his feet but Pritchett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pritchett passes Harper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pritchett manages to mount him!
Harper is breathing heavily.
Pritchett content just to control the position here.
Pritchett working for a guillotine from mount but Harper is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pritchett with shots to the head and body - Harper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Harper is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Harper bucks Pritchett off and manages to get back to his feet!
Pritchett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
Charlie Harper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritchett avoids a kick to the body.
Pritchett misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with the combination.
Harper stuffs the takedown attempt from Pritchett. Pritchett gets slowly back to his feet.
Charlie Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Pritchett.
Pritchett shoots in for a double leg but Harper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harper blocks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pritchett.
Pritchett avoids the head kick by Harper.
Pritchett shoots in and gets a takedown into Harper's guard.
Harper wriggles free and stands up.
Pritchett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harper misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper moves out of range of the leg kick from Pritchett.
No joy there for Harper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pritchett doesn't manage to clinch there - Harper circles away.
Pritchett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Harper!
Pritchett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harper is looking to escape.
Pritchett controlling from mount.
Harper is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Pritchett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pritchett tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range.
Pritchett slips a jab and a cross from Harper.
Harper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pritchett doesn't manage to clinch there - Harper circles away.
Pritchett has managed to clinch.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Pritchett is blocking nicely.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Pritchett blocks it.
Pritchett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harper walks away with a smile on his face. Pritchett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harper connects with a high kick.
Pritchett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Pritchett blocks the low kick.
Pritchett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harper's half guard.
Harper is trying to escape back to his feet but Pritchett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pritchett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pritchett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pritchett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Pritchett from controlling successfully.
Pritchett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pritchett is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Pritchett.
Pritchett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pritchett looks to land a combination. Harper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harper misses with a combination
so Pritchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harper uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritchett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harper but Harper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with an uppercut.
Harper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pritchett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harper is pushing Pritchett's head away, looking to escape. Pritchett manages to hold on to the position though.
Chris Pritchett has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett happy to just control the position for now.
Harper tries to escape but Pritchett is in control.
Pritchett has hold of Harper's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Harper tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pritchett cranks the arm and Harper screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Harper, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Pritchett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Boll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ADAM ROBLES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ROBLES has chosen WHO LET THE DOGS OUT as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jared Boll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ADAM ROBLES!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boll closes this distance looking for a takedown but ROBLES circles away.
ROBLES looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
ROBLES shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boll pinned against the cage. Boll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boll drops ROBLES with a beautiful combination! ROBLES stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boll is looking for the KO!
It looks like ADAM ROBLES has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boll jabs at ROBLES's body.
ROBLES looks up at the clock. Bad move! Boll lands a right hand from hell, dropping ROBLES. Boll pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Boll!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theo Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Malaipet the Diamond. Theo Fleury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malaipet Sasiprapa's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sasiprapa out cold! Sasiprapa corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Theo Fleury!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Tancev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys: I'm shipping up to Boston. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Tancev!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tancev avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Tancev moves out of range.
Tancev shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tancev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tancev misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tancev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Tancev.
Tancev shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin cracks the inside of Tancev's front leg.
Griffin throws a head kick that Tancev semi-blocks.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Tancev keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Griffin lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tancev swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Tancev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tancev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tancev quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tancev but it's paid off an Griffin is forced to tap! Nice work by Tancev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nemanja Tancev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Sibert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Morgan had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jordan Sibert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter striker
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Sibert!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sibert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Sibert.
Sibert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sibert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sibert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sibert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Sibert.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sibert swivels and escapes.
Sibert misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Sibert.
Sibert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Sibert.
Sibert is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Sibert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Sibert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Sibert.
Sibert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
Sibert throws a head kick that half lands.
Sibert lands a front kick.
Sibert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sibert throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sibert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sibert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sibert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sibert scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sibert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sibert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morgan's head.
Sibert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sibert scores with a head kick.
Sibert lands with a kick to the ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sibert.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sibert.
Sibert scores with a head kick.
Morgan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sibert throws a nice head kick!
Sibert lands a high kick!
A head kick from Sibert lands but Morgan takes it in his stride.
Morgan is rocked!
Sibert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sibert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sibert.
Crunch! Sibert slams his shin into Morgan's torso.
Sibert delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sibert throws a front kick that sends Morgan stumbling back into the cage.
Sibert is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Sibert.
Sibert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sibert throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sibert scores with a nice body kick.
Sibert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sibert throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Sibert throws a head kick that half lands.
Sibert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Morgan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sibert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Sibert.
Sibert tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Sibert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sibert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sibert scores with a push kick.
Sibert has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sibert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sibert throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Sibert throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morgan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sibert throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sibert. That one must have hurt.
Sibert throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Sibert dominated that round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sibert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sibert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Sibert lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sibert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sibert scores with a head kick.
Sibert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Sibert.
Sibert connects with a high kick.
Sibert scores with a nice body kick.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Sibert.
Sibert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sibert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sibert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sibert throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sibert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sibert - that will leave a mark!
Sibert scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Sibert.
Sibert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sibert stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sibert.
Morgan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A combination from Sibert does no damage.
Jordan Sibert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Sibert misses.
Sibert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jordan Sibert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sibert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sibert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sibert lands a nice looking body kick.
Sibert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sibert.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sibert.
Sibert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan Sibert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sibert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan Sibert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sibert scores with a push kick.
Sibert throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Sibert tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sibert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sibert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sibert can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sibert, right into the meat.
Sibert lands a head kick!
Sibert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sibert.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sibert pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
Sibert goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sibert moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sibert misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sibert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sibert fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sibert.
Sibert fakes the leg kick and cracks Morgan in the body.
Sibert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morgan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sibert - the referee stops the clock and Morgan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sibert. Morgan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling a little - Sibert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sibert. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sibert!
Sibert delivers a nice body kick.
Sibert thows a body kick. Morgan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Sibert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sibert misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sibert.
Sibert throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morgan.
Sibert fakes the leg kick and cracks Morgan in the body.
Sibert lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morgan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Sibert tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Sibert. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sibert wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick from Sibert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sibert lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Nice body kick from Sibert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibert scores with a kick to the body.
Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sibert. That one must have hurt.
Sibert's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sibert duly obliges.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sibert. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Both fighters circling a little - Sibert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sibert lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sibert connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sibert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sibert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sibert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sibert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sibert scores with a spinning back kick!
Sibert thumps Morgan with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sibert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sibert lands a front kick.
Sibert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sibert.
Sibert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sibert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Sibert pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
Sibert lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Sibert tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sibert swinging wildly here.
Sibert lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sibert throws a head kick that Morgan semi-blocks.
Morgan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sibert.
Sibert lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sibert throws a head kick that half lands.
Sibert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sibert lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sibert lands a front kick.
A nice combination there by Sibert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sibert.
Sibert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Sibert bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morgan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sibert scores with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sibert - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Sibert slams his shin into Morgan's torso.
Sibert thuds his shin into the meat of Morgan's side.
Sibert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Sibert slams his shin into Morgan's torso.
Sibert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jordan Sibert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sibert throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sibert scores with a leg kick.
Sibert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sibert thows a body kick. Morgan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mark Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Sibert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sibert 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 Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Sibert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sully McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Takoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys- Fightstarter Karaoke blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sully McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Takoma!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takoma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCormick.
Takoma tries to clinch but McCormick moves out of range.
Takoma tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
McCormick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takoma is looking to clinch but McCormick is avoiding it.
McCormick tries a head kick but it misses.
McCormick throws a low kick but Takoma avoids it.
Takoma tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Takoma.
Takoma slaps away a takedown attempt from McCormick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takoma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takoma tries to clinch but McCormick moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takoma stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sully McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takoma is looking to clinch.
McCormick throws a body kick that misses.
Takoma tries to clinch there but McCormick circles away.
McCormick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takoma tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
Takoma tries to clinch there but McCormick circles away.
McCormick throws a leg kick that misses.
McCormick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takoma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McCormick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sully McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCormick tries to land a front kick but Takoma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takoma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takoma as he avoids it easily.
McCormick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCormick misses with a body kick.
Takoma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Takoma.
McCormick shoots in looking for a takedown but Takoma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCormick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takoma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takoma avoids the head kick by McCormick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoma wants to clinch.
Takoma checks a leg kick.
McCormick tries to land a front kick but Takoma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takoma fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCormick circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCormick misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Takoma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takoma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCormick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCormick. Takoma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCormick.
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.
Some bone on bone action there as Takoma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takoma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McCormick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCormick keeps the fight on the outside.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses.
McCormick delivers a nice body kick.
McCormick throws out a leg kick but Takoma moves out of range and McCormick only half commits.
Good work by Takoma as he checks the leg kick.
Takoma takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCormick.
Takoma tries to stall but McCormick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takoma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sully McCormick 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.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCormick misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCormick.
McCormick tries a low kick but Takoma avoids it.
Takoma avoids the head kick by McCormick.
Takoma doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
A clash of legs there as Takoma blocks the low kick.
McCormick shoots in looking for a takedown but Takoma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCormick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takoma takes the fight into the clinch.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCormick avoids it.
McCormick avoiding damage as Takoma throws knees to the body.
McCormick is trying to break the clinch but Takoma is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick is trying to drag Takoma to the mat but Takoma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takoma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCormick's efforts to push away.
Takoma throws a punch but it's blocked by McCormick.
McCormick breaks the clinch.
Takoma tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter Takoma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takoma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCormick connects with an inside leg kick.
McCormick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCormick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takoma is looking to clinch but McCormick is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick throws a sloppy head kick and Takoma moves out of range easily.
McCormick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takoma is able to avoid easily.
Takoma tries to close the distance and clinch but McCormick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Takoma. No joy for McCormick on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sully McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takoma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takoma checks a leg kick.
Takoma wants to clinch up but McCormick keeps it at a distance.
Takoma tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCormick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCormick thumps Takoma with a low kick.
McCormick throws a solid leg kick but Takoma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCormick.
McCormick wants to slow Takoma down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCormick throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCormick. That's going to slow Takoma down.
Takoma is breathing heavily.
McCormick misses with a leg kick.
McCormick scores with a head kick. Takoma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good work by Takoma as he checks the leg kick.
McCormick shoots for a double leg takedown but Takoma sprawls well. He's pushed McCormick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCormick scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takoma moves out of range of the leg kick from McCormick.
Takoma tries to clinch but McCormick moves out of range.
McCormick tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick throws a sloppy head kick and Takoma moves out of range easily.
McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Takoma.
Takoma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCormick.
Sully McCormick is winning the standup battle so far.
Takoma wants to clinch.
McCormick throws a head kick that Takoma semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takoma blocks a head kick by McCormick.
Takoma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sully McCormick dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Takoma stuffs the takedown attempt from McCormick. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet.
McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Takoma.
McCormick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takoma tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Takoma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick tries to land a front kick but Takoma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCormick throws a looping overhand right but Takoma ducks down to avoid it.
Takoma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick throws a leg kick but Takoma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCormick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCormick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCormick throws a leg kick but Takoma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takoma doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
Takoma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCormick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCormick closes the distance and clinches up with Takoma, looking for a takedown. McCormick pushes Takoma against the cage but Takoma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCormick looks to land a body kick but Takoma moved away.
Takoma gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takoma.
A bit of stalling here from McCormick.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCormick avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick scores with a shot to the side of Takoma's head.
McCormick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sully McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCormick is working Takoma over against the cage.
McCormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Takoma blocks a head kick by McCormick.
Takoma checks a low kick from McCormick.
McCormick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCormick wants to land a leg kick but Takoma is out of range.
McCormick misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Takoma.
McCormick throws a sloppy head kick and Takoma moves out of range easily.
Hunter Takoma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCormick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takoma's waist but Takoma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCormick off to one side.
McCormick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takoma's calf.
Takoma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takoma clinches up against the cage.
Takoma missing with knees to the body.
McCormick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takoma moves out of range of the body kick.
Takoma tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoma avoids the head kick by McCormick.
Takoma blocks a head kick by McCormick.
Takoma lands with a nice body punch.
Takoma tries to close the distance and clinch but McCormick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takoma thows a leg kick but McCormick checks it
and McCormick counters with a leg kick.
Sully McCormick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCormick throws a front kick aimed at Takoma's knee but Takoma avoids it well.
Takoma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takoma tries to clinch but McCormick moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick looks for the body kick but Takoma saw that one coming.
Takoma doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hunter Takoma.
I think McCormick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sully McCormick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Id Hate To Be You Right Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
212 lbs
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212 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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Franks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago 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.
Drago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Franks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Franks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franks manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Franks's guard.
Drago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Franks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drago tries to land knees in the clinch but Franks avoids the damage to the body.
Drago lands a body punch.
Drago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franks lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Vladamir Drago has been cut.
Drago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drago gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franks regains guard.
Franks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago pushes down on Franks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drago prevents Franks from improving his position.
Drago passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago controlling his opponent.
Drago working for a guillotine from mount but Franks is in no mood to give up.
Drago looking to isolate an arm here. Franks doesn't see it coming and as Drago extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladamir Drago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rye Whiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rye Whiskey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Furcal's 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Furcal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rye Whiskey!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiskey takes one to the chin there.
Whiskey fails with the takedown.
Whiskey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Furcal defends it nicely.
Rye Whiskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Furcal finds it's way through Whiskey's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal stuffs the takedown.
Mike Furcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rye Whiskey.
Whiskey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Furcal.
It looks like Rye Whiskey has been cut.
Whiskey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Furcal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiskey looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Furcal.
Furcal Throws a clean left jab. Furcal Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Whiskey's chin! Whiskey crumbles to the ground and Furcal follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Furcal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Furcal!
Mike Furcal is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Rover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa comes to the cage accompanied by HELLUVA LIFE. Rover comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Afraid-Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Rover!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rover misses with a straight right.
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rover moves forwards but Sosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rover just misses with a punch to the body.
Rover misses with a wild combination.
Sosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Rover.
Sosa scores with a head kick.
Sosa misses with an uppercut. Rover saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Sosa.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Rover avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Rover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sosa lands a leg kick that knocks Rover off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Rover.
Sosa connects with a single shot there.
Rover misses with the combination.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Sosa.
Rover throws a series of strikes that have Sosa backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rover misses with a double jab.
Sosa scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rover misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rover.
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sosa, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Rover. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rover throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa scores with a jab.
Sosa throws a nice head kick!
Rover is rocked!
Rover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rover is still on wobbly legs! Can Sosa finish him?
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rover.
Sosa ducks right into an uppercut from Rover.
Rover seems to have recovered his senses.
Rover on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sosa connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rover misses with a series of wild punches.
Rover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Rover misses.
Rover misses with a two punch combination.
Rover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sosa.
Sosa punishes Rover's body with a nice straight punch.
Rover looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sosa. Beautiful body shot.
Sosa scores with a shot to the body.
Sosa scores with a body shot.
Sosa connects with a body shot that sends Rover's belly button to the back.
Jab from Sosa.
Sosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sosa scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Sosa slams his shin into Rover's torso.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rover.
A head kick from Sosa lands but Rover takes it in his stride.
Sosa digs a good hook to Rover's body.
Sosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sosa lands with a shot to the body.
Sosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sosa cracks Rover with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rover at a distance.
Sosa connects with a looping right hand.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Sosa has knocked Rover down with a huge combo! Sosa steps away and waves a wobbly Rover back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sosa tries to bum rush Rover with a series of wild strikes but Rover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid body kick from Sosa.
Sosa cracks the inside of Rover's front leg.
Rover takes one on the button.
Sosa keeps Rover at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sosa.
Sosa scores with a one two! Rover had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sosa lands the left hand.
Rover steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sosa. That one must have hurt.
Sosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sosa!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa lands a head kick!
Sosa throws a shot to the body.
Rover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sosa.
Sosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Sosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sosa throws a series of strikes that have Rover backpedaling.
Sosa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rover takes a step back to recover.
Sosa lands with a nice body punch.
Rover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Sosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Sosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sosa lands a head kick. Rover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rover throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa punishes Rover's body with a nice straight punch.
Sosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rover. That did some damage!
Rover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sosa cracks Rover with a good jab.
Sosa lands with a shot to the body.
Sosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Sosa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rover has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sosa.
Sosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rover walks into a straight right hand from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sosa 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyler Rover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa connects with a body shot.
Sosa takes a swing at Rover's ribcage but misses.
Marcello Sosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Sosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sosa lands a jab.
Rover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses.
Rover throws a right hand that Sosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sosa also avoids with ease.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rover can do to turn this around?
Sosa is looking to slow Rover down with leg kicks.
Sosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rover finds it's way round the side to connect with Sosa's head.
Rover missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rover scores with a decent looking hook.
Rover throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Rover is breathing heavily.
Sosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rover.
Rover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rover takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sosa is looking to wear down Rover with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Rover misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sosa counters with a body kick.
A left lands for Sosa.
Rover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rover might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rover takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Rover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sosa throws a leg kick which misses Rover's front leg but catches the back leg as Rover tries to avoid it.
Sosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rover.
Sosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rover misses with the combination.
Sosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rover doesn't seem bothered though.
Sosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rover will feel that in the morning.
Sosa lands a really nice looking cross but Rover seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Sosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sosa.
Sosa scores with a jab. Rover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Rover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rover misses with an uppercut.
Rover misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Rover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rover has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sosa scores with a jab to the head.
Sosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sosa jabs Rover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rover walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Rover tries to move into range but Sosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rover. Those never looked like landing.
Sosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sosa lands with a hook. Rover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Sosa.
Sosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sosa throws a shot to the body.
Rover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sosa lands a head kick. Rover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa cracks Rover with an open hand slap.
Rover misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sosa.
Rover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sosa throws a head kick that Rover semi-blocks.
Sosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rover doesn't seem bothered though.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa lands a head shot.
Sosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sosa 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.
Rover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Rover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sosa.
Sosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sosa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rover misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rover takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa digs a good body shot into Rover's ribs.
Sosa scores with a hook.
Sosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sosa tries to bum rush Rover with a series of wild strikes but Rover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rover avoids the head kick by Sosa.
Rover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rover misses with a looping right.
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rover.
Sosa lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Sosa.
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Rover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa lands a nice hook to Rover's body. Rover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sosa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sosa connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rover walks into a stiff left hand from Sosa.
Sosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sosa throws a shot to the body.
Sosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rover's head.
Nice shot lands for Sosa.
Rover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sosa.
Sosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Rover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rover's head.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sosa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sosa cracks Rover with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sosa.
Rover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Sosa works the jab nicely.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Sosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rover misses with a wild combination.
Sosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sosa counter with a right hand.
Sosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Rover off the cage and back into rage.
A lazy left from Sosa finds it's target.
Rover throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Sosa connects with a body shot that sends Rover's belly button to the back.
Sosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sosa digs a good body shot into Rover's ribs.
Rover is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sosa.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sosa jabs Rover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sosa misses with a double jab.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa scores with a head kick. Rover tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sosa takes a swing at Rover's ribcage but misses.
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rover.
Nice shot lands for Sosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rover blocks a head kick by Sosa.
Sosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sosa lands a jab to the head.
Rover walks into a stiff left hand from Sosa.
Sosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rover's head.
Sosa cracks a nice hook into Rover's ribs.
Rover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rover misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Sosa - just one landing.
Sosa lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rover takes one to the side of the head.
Sosa slips a jab from Rover.
Rover looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sosa.
Sosa misses with the combination.
Rover misses with the combination.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Sosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Sosa. Those never looked like landing.
Sosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Rover walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sosa. Rover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rover throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rover.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sosa counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Rover.
Rover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a nice strike.
Rover throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sosa, right into the meat.
Rover blocks the body kick.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Sosa counters with a solid body kick.
Sosa scores with a jab. Rover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rover throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sosa!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Sosa.
Sosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rover's hands.
Rover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sosa swings for the body but Rover moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sosa.
Sosa lands a leg kick that knocks Rover off balance momentarily.
Sosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Sosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa slips a jab and a cross from Rover.
Rover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sosa thumps Rover with a low kick.
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!
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Rover takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rover misses with a combination
and Sosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa clearly takes 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.
Sosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rover eats them both and turns towards Sosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sosa connects with a looping right hand.
Rover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Rover.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rover is just out of range.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rover.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rover.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rover throws a combination that misses
letting Sosa counter with a right hand.
Rover throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sosa is looking to slow Rover down with leg kicks.
Rover avoids the head kick by Sosa.
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Rover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rover misses with a combination
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sosa throws a looping overhand right but Rover ducks down to avoid it.
Rover misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rover's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rover duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Sosa walks into a straight right hand from Rover.
Rover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rover is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rover looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
Rover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rover misses with the combination.
A big right from Rover misses.
Rover misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Sosa catches Rover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rover misses with the combination.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rover connects with the punch.
Sosa sizes up Rover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sosa lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rover.
Rover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rover throws the left hand but Sosa avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Sosa.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Sosa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sosa lands a head kick!
Sosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rover under the eye.
Sosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rover doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rover takes one on the button.
Sosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sosa. Rover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sosa as he connects with a hook.
Rover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sosa counters with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Sosa - just one landing.
Sosa throws a head kick that Rover semi-blocks.
Rover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Rover misses with a straight left.
Sosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sosa scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Rover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Rover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sosa lands a jab to Rover's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rover has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Sosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rover's head.
Sosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sosa.
Sosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rover at a distance.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
Sosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rover on the side of the head.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sosa pushes Rover away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sosa scores with a body shot.
Sosa works over Rover's head and body with a nice combination.
Sosa scores with a nice right hand.
Sosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Rover takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa had his way with Tyler Rover in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rover cracks Sosa with a good jab.
Rover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sosa throws a series of punches but Rover moves out of range.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rover.
Rover slips under a jab.
Rover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Rover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rover with a nice cross.
Sosa lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rover. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Sosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover throws a big shot that misses.
Rover misses with a double jab.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rover is just out of range.
Rover lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rover is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa cracks Rover with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rover misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Rover misses the shot to the body.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rover is just out of range.
Rover throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Sosa.
Sosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sosa is looking to slow Rover down with leg kicks.
Rover takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Sosa.
Rover fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Sosa catches Rover right on the button with a cross.
Rover takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sosa connects with a body shot.
Sosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sosa throws a head kick that Rover semi-blocks.
Sosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sosa slips a straight right by Rover.
Sosa scores with a punch to the head.
Sosa punishes Rover's body with a nice straight punch.
Sosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Sosa lands but Rover takes it in his stride.
Sosa throws a head kick that Rover semi-blocks.
Sosa scores with a nice right hand.
Sosa lands a front kick.
Sosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rover drops his hands momentarily and Sosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sosa.
Rover takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sosa scores with a one two! Rover had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sosa connects with a body shot.
Sosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sosa lands a head kick. Rover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sosa cracks Rover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Rover misses its intended target.
Rover dodges the punch combination from Sosa.
A head kick misses from Sosa.
Sosa catches Rover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sosa.
Rover throws a series of punches but Sosa moves out of range.
Rover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa stuns Rover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sosa blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
Sosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Rover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rover's head.
Rover slips a jab and a cross from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sosa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rover if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyler Rover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa lands with a nice body kick.
Sosa sizes up Rover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sosa scores with a body shot.
Sosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sosa lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body kick from Sosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sosa.
Rover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rover's sensitive parts.
Sosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rover on the side of the head.
Rover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sosa scores with a three punch combo!
Sosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosa throws a head kick that Rover semi-blocks.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.
Marcello Sosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sosa keeps Rover at a distance using the push kick.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rover's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sosa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:40
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa is the new lightweight champion!
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