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KONFLIKT- The Super 6 Show 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between marcos martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, marcos martini!
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, Brad Beckham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham tries to clinch up but martini circles away and keeps his distance.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
martini pushes Beckham up against the cage in a clinch.
martini lands a nice elbow.
martini scores a nice knee to the body.
Beckham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
Beckham is trying to break free.
Beckham wants to break the clinch but can't.
martini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini landing knees to the head.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini lands an elbow inside that Beckham shrugs off.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beckham is trying to break free.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
A short body shot lands from martini as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
martini lands an elbow that stopped Beckham in his tracks for a moment.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beckham takes an elbow to the temple.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
martini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
martini stalling in the clinch.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini is leaning against Beckham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beckham looks gassed!
martini lands a damaging elbow.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
martini lands an elbow inside that Beckham shrugs off.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
martini prevents Beckham from breaking the clinch.
martini lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by martini.
martini lands a knee to the head.
martini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
martini lands a body shot in the clinch.
martini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beckham's face.
Beckham tries to work over martini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for martini.
martini connects with a knee to the head.
Beckham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from martini.
martini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beckham takes an elbow to the temple.
Beckham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
martini crunches a lovely knee into Beckham's ribcage.
martini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beckham's face.
martini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
martini gets through Beckham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
martini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
martini with a knee to the head.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
Beckham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with martini's elbow.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini prevents Beckham from breaking the clinch.
Beckham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on martini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini working aggressively here.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but Beckham blocks with his arms.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but Beckham blocks with his arms.
martini landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from martini.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham breaks from the clinch.
Beckham tries to land a leg kick but martini saw it coming and moves away.
Beckham tries to clinch up
and martini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by martini.
martini is looking to control Beckham's arms but Beckham gets an underhook and turns him. Now martini has his back to the cage.
martini lands a knee to the body.
Beckham breaks from the clinch.
martini wants to clinch up but Beckham keeps it at a distance.
Beckham lands with a right hand.
martini walks into a stiff left hand from Beckham.
martini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham.
Beckham throws a leg kick
and martini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
martini landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from martini.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini slows down the pace here.
martini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
martini goes for a takedown attempt but Beckham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
martini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
martini is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by martini.
Beckham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckham lands an overhand right.
Oh martini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckham circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcos martini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - martini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - martini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
martini seems to have got his legs back now.
Beckham wants to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and martini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by martini.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
martini lands a nice elbow.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
martini stalling the fight.
martini blocks a body shot from Beckham.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini tries a knee to the head but Beckham blocks it.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini prevents Beckham from breaking the clinch.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini lands an elbow inside that Beckham shrugs off.
martini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini scores with a hook to the body.
martini cracks Beckham with a nice body shot.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini lands a nice knee to the body.
Beckham is trying to break free.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
Beckham takes an elbow to the temple.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from martini.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini stalling against the cage.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
martini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but Beckham blocks with his arms.
martini tries to throw a body punch but Beckham avoids it by throwing martini back against the cage.
martini misses with a hook from the clinch.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
marcos martini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
martini looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beckham breaks from the clinch.
Beckham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckham throws a leg kick that is checked
and martini moves into the clinch.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
martini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
martini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
martini throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
martini pressing his opponent against the cage.
martini prevents Beckham from breaking the clinch.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by martini.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
martini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
martini is leaning against Beckham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beckham wants to break the clinch but can't.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beckham.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
martini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
martini leaning his opponent against the cage.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
martini looking to throw knees to the head but Beckham is blocking nicely.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
martini lands a knee to the head.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
martini with a knee to the head.
Beckham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcos martini dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Beckham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beckham wants to clinch
and martini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
martini lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from martini.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beckham is trying to break free.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
martini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beckham's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
martini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
Beckham working aggressively here.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beckham has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini missing with knees to the body.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
martini prevents Beckham from breaking the clinch.
martini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beckham misses with some punches.
martini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
martini prevents Beckham from breaking the clinch.
Beckham wants to break the clinch but can't.
martini taking a breather.
martini missing with knees to the body.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beckham is trying to break free.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini lands a knee to the body.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, martini throws an elbow but misses.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but Beckham blocks with his arms.
martini looking to throw knees to the head but Beckham is blocking nicely.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beckham is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from martini.
Beckham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
martini walks into a straight right hand from Beckham.
Beckham wants to clinch
and martini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by martini.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
martini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beckhams head.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
martini with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beckham just misses with a elbow thrown towards martini's brow.
martini crunches a lovely knee into Beckham's ribcage.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
martini scores a nice knee to the body.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
martini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckham blocks it with crossed arms.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beckham misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, martini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beckham's brow.
Beckham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beckham avoiding damage as martini throws knees to the body.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Brad Beckham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham is trying to break the clinch but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham wants to get back to striking at distance but martini won't allow it.
martini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini lands an elbow inside that Beckham shrugs off.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini scores a nice knee to the body.
Beckham wants to break free but martini has control.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
martini lands a knee to the head.
martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Beckham avoids the damage to the body.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but martini has him pressed against the cage.
Beckham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beckham is trying to break free.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but Beckham blocks with his arms.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beckham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beckham can't break the clinch.
martini lands a nice knee to the body.
Beckham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini landing knees to the head.
Beckham tries to break the clinch but martini is controlling the position.
Beckham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beckham lands with a left to the head.
Beckham is looking to break free of the clinch but martini has double underhooks.
martini keeps control of Beckham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beckham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
marcos martini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for martini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcos martini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Pickel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pickel has chosen Piano Man as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Daniels!
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, Michael Pickel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pickel wants to clinch but Daniels slips to the side
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Pickel! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Daniels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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, Brian Watson!
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, Fabian Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dominguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Dominguez sprawls well.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson cracks Dominguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Fabian Dominguez has been cut.
A left lands for Watson.
Dominguez is rocked!
Watson throws a right and a left that Dominguez avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominguez checks a low kick from Watson.
Watson misses with a combination
and Dominguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Watson throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Dominguez checks a low kick from Watson.
Dominguez slips under a jab from Watson.
Watson takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Dominguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Dominguez is nestled in close to Watson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Watson tries to kick Dominguez off but Dominguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominguez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Dominguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez has Watson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dominguez digs a right hand underneath Watson's ribcage. Watson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dominguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watson smiles and moves away.
Brian Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Dominguez.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Dominguez's head but Dominguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Dominguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dominguez checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Watson.
Watson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dominguez looks gassed!
Dominguez wants to stand and escape but instead Watson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Watson has passed into half guard.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Watson escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dominguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dominguez keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominguez slips a jab from Watson.
A jab from Watson does it's job there.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Dominguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dominguez counters with a single leg into guard. Watson didn't expect that.
Watson wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Watson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabian Dominguez's cut.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watson lands a nice hook to Dominguez's body. Dominguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watson misses the jab.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dominguez.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Dominguez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson thuds a left hand into Dominguez's body.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Dominguez's defenses.
Brian Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watson cracks Dominguez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dominguez falls backwards against the cage. Watson follows up with more strikes that drop Dominguez to his knees. Watson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dominguez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kato Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (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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176 lbs
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it.
Hanzo throws a sloppy head kick and Arteta moves out of range easily.
Arteta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arteta tries to bum rush Hanzo with a series of wild strikes but Hanzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arteta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arteta throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arteta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arteta counters with a left hand that sends Hanzo to the canvas!
Hanzo is rocked!
Hanzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Hanzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanzo wants to hit a switch here but Arteta passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanzo there!
Hanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanzo is trying to control but can't.
Hanzo is refusing to be controlled, as Arteta sits in half guard.
Arteta gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hanzo slips a jab from Arteta.
Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arteta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a series of punches but Arteta moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a head kick that misses.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arteta.
Hanzo instigates a clinch.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Arteta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo is stalling here.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanzo just leaning against Arteta, taking a breather.
Arteta wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Arteta has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Arteta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arteta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arteta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanzo has double underhooks.
Arteta blocking some punches.
Arteta blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Hanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arteta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Arteta blocking some punches.
Arteta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arteta blocking some punches.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Arteta blocks with his arms.
Arteta tries to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling the position.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Arteta.
Arteta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arteta misses with an uppercut. Hanzo saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Hanzo.
Hanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arteta.
Arteta slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteta throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Arteta.
Arteta stalks Hanzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanzo's face. Hanzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Arteta circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hanzo to the canvas! Hanzo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Arteta keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Arteta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heiji Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiji Endo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forest Beckford!
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, Heiji Endo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Endo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Endo wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Endo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Endo.
Endo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beckford escapes and throws Endo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Endo tries to bench press Beckford off him but Beckford keeps the position.
Endo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beckford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Endo on the ground.
Beckford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Endo is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Endo is still in real trouble! Can Beckford finish him?
Endo manages to get back to half guard.
Beckford winds up and cracks Endo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Endo seems to have recovered his senses.
Endo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beckford cracks Endo with a solid left hand.
Beckford postures up in Endo's guard and throws a big left but Endo blocks it.
Endo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beckford is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Endo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beckford's back instead.
Endo is landing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Beckford tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Beckford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckford is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Endo looking to secure an arm triangle but Beckford defends it well.
Beckford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beckford tries to get out of the position.
Beckford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beckford wants to control but Endo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beckford is looking to improve his position but Endo isn't that keen on the idea.
Beckford is working hard here to advance position.
Endo tries to control but Beckford wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Endo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Endo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckford is looking to escape.
Beckford is looking to get to half guard.
Endo looking to ground and pound but Beckford is blocking nicely.
Endo wants to finish this one by submission but Beckford is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Endo.
Endo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Endo looks gassed!
Beckford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beckford is squirming around, avoiding Endo's attempts to control the action.
Beckford regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford missing with punches from the bottom.
Endo is keen to just control but Beckford is a slippery customer.
Beckford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beckford.
Beckford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Endo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Endo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Endo stands and throws Beckford's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Endo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Endo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Endo is looking to take a break and control but Beckford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Endo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckford manages to get back to half guard.
Beckford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beckford keeping full guard, as Endo tries to pass.
Beckford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Endo stopping the sweep attempt from Beckford.
Endo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beckford dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Beckford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Endo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beckford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Endo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Endo working for a triangle but Beckford defends it easily.
Endo keeping moving, preventing Beckford from controlling successfully.
Beckford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Endo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckford advances to half guard.
Endo looking for subs from the bottom but Beckford mounts him!
Beckford working Endo over with strikes here.
Beckford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Endo is breathing heavily.
Endo is in a horrible position here. Beckford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beckford cracks Endo with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forest Beckford!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Heavy handed |
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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, Ryan Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin misses with a two punch combination.
Tito Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin swinging wilding here.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Larkin misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larkin swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Larkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hopkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larkin prevents it.
Hopkins prevents Larkin from breaking the clinch.
Hopkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hopkins can't get the takedown.
Ryan Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Hopkins.
Hopkins goes for a takedown attempt but Larkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Larkin's head back.
Larkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Larkin had a free shot at his head there.
Larkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Larkin keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopkins fails to pull guard.
Hopkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hopkins decides to pull guard.
Hopkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hopkins is trying to keep Larkin in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pushes Larkin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Larkin.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Larkin finds it's target.
Larkin stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Hopkins is rocked!
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Larkin finish him?
Hopkins slips under a jab from Larkin.
Larkin lands with a right that hurts Hopkins. Hopkins looks to clinch but Larkin throws a short knee that drops Hopkins. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ryan Larkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Pickel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pickel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kiss Me, I'm Shitfaced kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Martin Pickel enters the cage!
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230 lbs
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18
268 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Pickel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pickel swivels and escapes.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pickel moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Pickel as Machado shoots in.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Pickel which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pickel's waist but Pickel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Machado gets caught flat footed, as Pickel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pickel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pickel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Machado Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pickel's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machado 's guard. Nice work there by Pickel.
Pickel scoring with some ground and pound.
Pickel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickel pushing down on Machado 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pickel winds up and cracks Machado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pickel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Pickel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pickel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pickel lands a couple of elbows.
Pickel is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pickel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Pickel is keeping the position.
Pickel wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pickel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pickel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pickel prevents Machado from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pickel is looking to advance position but Machado won't allow it.
Pickel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pickel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machado manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pickel landing with the ground and pound.
Pickel throws a big right hand that misses.
Pickel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pickel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickel trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickel distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pickel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pickel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pickel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Pickel connects with a couple of short punches.
Pickel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Machado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pickel is looking to defend but Machado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pickel! Machado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pickel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rigan Machado !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mariucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Kegele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kegele has chosen The Soulforged as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Mariucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Kegele!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariucci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kegele.
Mariucci clobbers Kegele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kegele lands a nice looking body shot.
Kegele tries to clinch up but Mariucci circles away and keeps his distance.
Mariucci scores with a three punch combo!
Kegele staying out of range there.
Kegele avoids the body shot from Mariucci.
Mariucci misses with a straight left.
Mariucci misses with a body punch
and Kegele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kegele has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mariucci is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mariucci wants to get back to striking at distance but Kegele won't allow it.
Kegele manages to break the clinch.
Mariucci throws out a loose jab but Kegele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kegele tries to clinch but Mariucci is having none of it.
Kegele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mariucci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mariucci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mariucci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mariucci gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kegele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kegele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kegele stopping the sweep attempt from Mariucci.
Mariucci managing to control the position.
Mariucci wants to stand but Kegele is controlling the position.
Kegele throwing strikes from guard but Mariucci blocks nicely.
Kegele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kegele tries to free his leg and advance position but Mariucci is retaining full guard.
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.
Mariucci pulls Kegele in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Mariucci misses its intended target.
Mariucci misses with a straight right.
Mariucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kegele manages to avoid it.
Mariucci throws a nice looking combination but Kegele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mariucci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kegele moves away.
Mariucci lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Maxwell Kegele has been cut.
Kegele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mariucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kegele manages to avoid it.
Mariucci misses with a looping left.
Kegele darts in and clinches Mariucci up against the cage.
Mariucci tries to break the clinch but Kegele is controlling the position.
Kegele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kegele pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariucci is looking to stand up but Kegele won't let him.
Kegele throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kegele wants to reverse the position here. Mariucci has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Kegele is forced to tap! Kegele looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Michael Mariucci!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loren Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernandez's choice of entrance music: "Saturday Night's Alright" by Nickleback. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loren Lorenzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lorenzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lorenzo cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Lorenzo throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Lorenzo's knee but Lorenzo avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Loren Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo slips under a jab.
Lorenzo tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez forces Lorenzo back against the cage and clinches.
Lorenzo lands with a light punch inside.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Lorenzo avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hernandez won't allow it.
Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorenzo has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.
Lorenzo trying to control the position.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lorenzo is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Lorenzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorenzo has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lorenzo, right into the meat.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lorenzo misses with a straight right.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Lorenzo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lorenzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lorenzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Loren Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lorenzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
A big right from Lorenzo misses.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lorenzo throws out the jab.
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Lorenzo slips the punch.
Lorenzo misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lorenzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hernandez's hands.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.
Lorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernandez backs up against the cage.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Lorenzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzo is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Lorenzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo connects with the punch.
Lorenzo throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Lorenzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Hernandez moves out of range as Lorenzo strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
A jab from Lorenzo misses.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lorenzo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hernandez has taken his back.
Hernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
Hernandez is trying to stick to Lorenzo's back but Lorenzo is turning into Hernandez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hernandez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lorenzo.
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez is working an open guard so Lorenzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez darts in and clinches Lorenzo up against the cage.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo blocks an uppercut.
Lorenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hernandez as the two fighters clinch.
Lorenzo takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Lorenzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hernandez.
Lorenzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lorenzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorenzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
Hernandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lorenzo misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hernandez tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Lorenzo.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorenzo is just out of range.
Lorenzo misses with a double jab.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Lorenzo.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lorenzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lorenzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lorenzo prevents it.
Loren Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hernandez.
Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo connects with a jab.
Lorenzo scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lorenzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Lorenzo looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Lorenzo.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Lorenzo.
Hernandez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hernandez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lorenzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lorenzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lorenzo controls his hands.
Lorenzo gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Lorenzo is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorenzo is trying to break free.
Lorenzo tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
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.
Lorenzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.
Hernandez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lorenzo regains guard immediately.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez won't allow Lorenzo to sweep him here.
Hernandez forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez is tying to control. Lorenzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Lorenzo is defending well.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Lorenzo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to advance to full mount but Lorenzo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lorenzo keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez trying to control but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Lorenzo is keeping the position.
Lorenzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez stands and throws Lorenzo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Lorenzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lorenzo scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Lorenzo cracks Hernandez with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Lorenzo has had enough of the clinch but Hernandez keeps him there for the moment.
Hernandez slows down the pace here.
Hernandez is trying to trip Lorenzo. He has hold of a leg but Lorenzo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hernandez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lorenzo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lorenzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lorenzo cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Lorenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Lorenzo.
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lorenzo is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo trying to control here.
Lorenzo is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lorenzo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lorenzo is in trouble now - Hernandez has advanced to mount!
Lorenzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lorenzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Ricky Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez punching from mount but Lorenzo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Lorenzo frees his head quite easily.
Hernandez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Lorenzo is in no mood to give up.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
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.
Hernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hernandez working for a submission but Lorenzo is keeping him at bay.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hernandez wants to finish this one by submission but Lorenzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hernandez.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lorenzo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hernandez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lorenzo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hernandez prevents Lorenzo from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lorenzo, who protects the arm well.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep.
Lorenzo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hernandez advances nicely into full mount.
Hernandez trying to control but Lorenzo is having none of it.
Lorenzo tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez moves to back control.
Hernandez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorenzo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hernandez gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hernandez really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lorenzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lorenzo throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Loren Lorenzo is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lorenzo misses.
Lorenzo misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
Lorenzo fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Lorenzo.
Loren Lorenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a jab from Lorenzo.
Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lorenzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Lorenzo has had enough of the clinch but Hernandez keeps him there for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes Lorenzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lorenzo up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lorenzo.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lorenzo is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Lorenzo avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lorenzo can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hernandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lorenzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
Hernandez stalling in the clinch.
Hernandez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lorenzo controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lorenzo is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Lorenzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Lorenzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez throws a strike aimed at the side of Lorenzo's head but Lorenzo avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Lorenzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lorenzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hernandez off and has taken his back!
Lorenzo doesn't have the hooks in and Hernandez manages to turn into his guard.
Lorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez passes Lorenzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Lorenzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lorenzo pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.
Lorenzo kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
Lorenzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernandez sizes up Lorenzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lorenzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
A combination from Lorenzo does no damage.
Lorenzo throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Lorenzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hernandez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Lorenzo with a jab.
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lorenzo sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lorenzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Lorenzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo manages to get to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lorenzo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lorenzo is keeping the position for now.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorenzo is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Lorenzo wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Lorenzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Lorenzo is a slippery customer.
Hernandez works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Lorenzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez tries to control but Lorenzo wriggling away.
Hernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lorenzo is surviving well by controlling Hernandez's body position as best he can.
Hernandez wants to finish this one by submission but Lorenzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hernandez.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez working for a submission but Lorenzo is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Lorenzo is in no mood to give up.
Hernandez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lorenzo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hernandez has hold of Lorenzo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lorenzo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Loren Lorenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez goes for an armbar but Lorenzo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lorenzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
Lorenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lorenzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez throws a strike but Lorenzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lorenzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lorenzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hernandez!
Ricky Hernandez is the new middleweight champion!
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