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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deejay Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen God Bless America as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deejay Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster stuffs the takedown.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Foster moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Deejay Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus Anderson.
Good exchange - Foster coming out on top.
Foster stuffs the takedown.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Foster.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson looks gassed!
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Foster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Foster leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Foster.
Foster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foster slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Foster.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Jab, jab by Foster - just one landing.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foster is able to avoid easily.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foster is out of range.
Deejay Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson looking to stall.
Foster is working Anderson over against the cage.
Come on Foster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Nice body punch from Foster - that landed with a thud.
Foster stalls.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster effectively controlling the action here.
Foster lands a nice shot to the body.
Foster has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Foster - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foster.
Foster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson is rocked!
Foster lands a big right hand! Anderson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deejay Foster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Reynolds's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Bobby Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reynolds.
A cross from Reynolds lands.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is working hard here to advance position.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds gets the takedown into side control.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Reynolds keeps moving and retains side control.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Reynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Reynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds cracks Lesnar with a big elbow.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Lesnar trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Reynolds wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reynolds thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reynolds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reynolds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar walks into a jab.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobby Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
Lesnar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reynolds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lesnar doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Reynolds 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. And we move into the final round!
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!
Reynolds lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesnar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lesnar in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lesnar to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AHIGA OTAKTAY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. OTAKTAY has chosen Tomahawk - War Song as his entrance music. AHIGA OTAKTAY has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AHIGA OTAKTAY!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a nice hook to OTAKTAY's body. OTAKTAY takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OTAKTAY throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
OTAKTAY ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Oscar Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OTAKTAY, right into the meat.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OTAKTAY.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OTAKTAY moves away.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OTAKTAY gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like AHIGA OTAKTAY has been cut.
Diaz lands with a straight right. OTAKTAY didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OTAKTAY takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
OTAKTAY throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz checks a low kick from OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OTAKTAY throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OTAKTAY moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OTAKTAY throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but OTAKTAY swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OTAKTAY tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OTAKTAY throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OTAKTAY's waist but OTAKTAY gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
OTAKTAY throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
AHIGA OTAKTAY is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OTAKTAY walks into a jab.
A good leg kick by OTAKTAY.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz thows a leg kick but OTAKTAY checks it
and OTAKTAY counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OTAKTAY scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OTAKTAY.
A jab from Diaz misses.
OTAKTAY digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a hook but OTAKTAY avoids it easily.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OTAKTAY throws out the jab.
OTAKTAY lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz throws a series of punches but OTAKTAY moves out of range.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OTAKTAY tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from OTAKTAY.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
OTAKTAY 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.
OTAKTAY throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz checks a leg kick.
OTAKTAY ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
OTAKTAY throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and OTAKTAY only half commits.
Diaz wants to clinch up but OTAKTAY keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slapping leg kick lands for OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
OTAKTAY buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OTAKTAY swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from OTAKTAY.
Diaz throws a series of punches but OTAKTAY avoids them all with ease.
OTAKTAY scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OTAKTAY buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - OTAKTAY finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by OTAKTAY. That's going to slow Diaz down.
OTAKTAY scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AHIGA OTAKTAY dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AHIGA OTAKTAY's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
OTAKTAY lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
OTAKTAY lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
OTAKTAY connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from OTAKTAY does it's job there.
Jab, jab by OTAKTAY - just one landing.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
OTAKTAY cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OTAKTAY buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OTAKTAY fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OTAKTAY throws a nice inside leg kick.
AHIGA OTAKTAY seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OTAKTAY lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz thows a leg kick but OTAKTAY checks it
and OTAKTAY counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
AHIGA OTAKTAY is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OTAKTAY lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OTAKTAY is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
OTAKTAY throws a nice outside leg kick.
OTAKTAY works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
OTAKTAY scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
OTAKTAY throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OTAKTAY can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OTAKTAY pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OTAKTAY throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OTAKTAY displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
OTAKTAY fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
OTAKTAY is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OTAKTAY can pounce on him.
OTAKTAY lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OTAKTAY cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz misses with a combination
and OTAKTAY counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from OTAKTAY.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and OTAKTAY counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OTAKTAY with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OTAKTAY chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OTAKTAY displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
OTAKTAY lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OTAKTAY cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on OTAKTAY's shoulder, as OTAKTAY tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from OTAKTAY.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OTAKTAY fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
OTAKTAY swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OTAKTAY with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OTAKTAY will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OTAKTAY thows a left - swing and a miss!
OTAKTAY thumps Diaz with a low kick.
OTAKTAY uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
An inside leg kick lands from OTAKTAY.
Diaz tries to clinch but OTAKTAY is having none of it.
OTAKTAY scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OTAKTAY wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
OTAKTAY lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
OTAKTAY connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AHIGA OTAKTAY showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AHIGA OTAKTAY's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
OTAKTAY scores with a leg kick.
OTAKTAY feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OTAKTAY lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of OTAKTAY's head but OTAKTAY sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OTAKTAY fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
OTAKTAY scores with a leg kick.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OTAKTAY with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OTAKTAY thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OTAKTAY lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OTAKTAY, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for OTAKTAY.
An inside leg kick lands from OTAKTAY.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
OTAKTAY looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OTAKTAY feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
OTAKTAY turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OTAKTAY throws a nice head kick!
OTAKTAY fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A slapping leg kick lands for OTAKTAY.
A nice leg kick lands there from OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
AHIGA OTAKTAY is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OTAKTAY throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
OTAKTAY feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from OTAKTAY.
Nice body punch from OTAKTAY.
A nice inside leg kick there by OTAKTAY. That's going to slow Diaz down.
OTAKTAY punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
OTAKTAY throws a good cross that connects.
OTAKTAY swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
OTAKTAY moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a series of punches but OTAKTAY moves out of range.
Good leg kick by OTAKTAY there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OTAKTAY.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OTAKTAY throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by OTAKTAY. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY lands a high kick!
OTAKTAY clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OTAKTAY moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OTAKTAY tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OTAKTAY cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
OTAKTAY lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OTAKTAY moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz throws a hook but OTAKTAY blocks it.
OTAKTAY will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OTAKTAY buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and OTAKTAY counters with an outside leg kick.
Oscar Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but OTAKTAY moved out of range nicely.
OTAKTAY throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
AHIGA OTAKTAY comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OTAKTAY 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 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AHIGA OTAKTAY!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall Alves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good kicks
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendall Alves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Hugo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves tries for a takedown but Chavez circles away easily
and Chavez counters with a single leg into guard. Alves didn't expect that.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Chavez trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chavez passes into side control.
Chavez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez stands up and beckons Alves to his feet.
Chavez 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.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Chavez postures up.
Alves seems keen to control Chavez's posture.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Alves is looking for a triangle here but Chavez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alves tries to improve position but can't.
Alves looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Chavez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chavez pushing down on Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chavez is working for a submission of some sort.
Chavez is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Chavez trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alves trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alves scores a takedown into full mount!
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chavez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Alves wants to control the action but instead Chavez gets a body lock and reverses into Alves's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Chavez 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.
Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chavez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chavez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chavez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Chavez tries to stand and escape but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves trying to control but Chavez postures up.
Chavez prevents Alves from improving his position.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavez is defending against the submission attempts here by Alves.
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Chavez defends the submission attempt.
Chavez moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hugo Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
and Chavez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alves's guard.
Chavez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chavez controls the pace.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alves shoots and misses
and Chavez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alves!
Hugo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Alves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alves has given up his back. Will we see Chavez going for some submissions?
Chavez is hanging on to Alves's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Chavez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chavez with a poor takedown
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chavez turns into him and now he's in Alves's guard.
Alves has Chavez pulled in close to control his posture.
Alves has an active guard here but Chavez has managed to pass into half guard.
Chavez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Chavez misses with a takedown
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alves!
Chavez looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looking to secure an arm triangle but Alves defends it well.
Alves wants to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Chavez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alves is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Chavez tries for a kimura but Alves is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves wants to control but Chavez postures up.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alves tries to roll over but Chavez keeps him under control.
Alves is staying active underneath Chavez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chavez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alves working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez is going olschool here, as he tries to force Alves to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alves shrugs it off.
Alves tries to hold on but Chavez postures up.
Alves can't escape the position.
Kendall Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chavez takes Alves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Alves is in trouble.
Chavez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alves is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chavez, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cristos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Marsh!
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, Martin Cristos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristos misses with an uppercut.
Cristos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Marsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cristos works the jab nicely.
It looks like Randy Marsh has been cut.
Marsh lands a big uppercut and Cristos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cristos looks OK. Marsh waves Cristos back to his feet!
Cristos is rocked!
It looks like Martin Cristos has been cut.
Cristos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cristos is still on wobbly legs! Can Marsh finish him?
Marsh looks to throw the jab but Cristos is out of range.
Cristos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cristos seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cristos misses with a series of wild punches.
Cristos tries to bum rush Marsh with a series of wild strikes but Marsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marsh slips a jab and a cross from Cristos.
Cristos scores with a jab to the head.
Cristos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsh wants to clinch.
Marsh moves into the clinch.
Cristos is trying to break the clinch but Marsh has him pressed against the cage.
Marsh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cristos tries to break the clinch but Marsh is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cristos has had enough of the clinch but Marsh keeps him there for the moment.
Cristos is trying to break free.
Marsh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cristos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marsh has him pressed against the cage.
Cristos is trying to break free.
Marsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsh lands with a light punch inside.
Marsh is struggling to control the position.
Cristos is looking to break free of the clinch but Marsh has double underhooks.
Cristos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cristos lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cristos, as that shot connected.
Cristos slips a jab from Marsh.
Marsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cristos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsh tries to clinch up.
Cristos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Cristos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cristos breaks the clinch.
Martin Cristos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Cristos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marsh is rocked!
A combination from Cristos does no damage.
Oh Marsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cristos misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Cristos misses its intended target.
Cristos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cristos fails to land with a series of punches.
Cristos looks gassed!
A punch combination from Cristos misses.
Cristos looks to land a left hand but Marsh moved out of range nicely.
Cristos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cristos misses with a straight left.
Marsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cristos.
Cristos misses with an uppercut. Marsh saw that one coming.
Cristos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cristos misses with a wild combination.
Marsh defending well as Cristos loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristos misses with a double jab.
A big left from Cristos misses.
Cristos throws a hook to the side of Marsh's head but Marsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cristos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cristos slips under a jab from Marsh.
Marsh slips a straight right by Cristos.
Cristos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cristos misses with a double jab.
Cristos misses with a hook. Marsh ducked under it nicely.
Cristos keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsh staying out of range there.
Cristos misses with a wild combination.
Marsh is looking to clinch but Cristos is avoiding it.
Marsh wants to clinch.
Cristos misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A jab from Cristos misses.
Cristos throws an overhand right that lands on Marsh's shoulder, as Marsh tries to avoid the shot.
Marsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cristos misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Marsh.
Cristos throws a shot from downtown. Marsh moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Cristos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Cristos misses.
Cristos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cristos misses with an uppercut. Marsh saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Cristos.
Cristos throws a hook but Marsh avoids it easily.
Cristos moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Marsh misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Cristos will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Marsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Cristos.
Marsh tries to clinch but Cristos moves out of range.
Marsh defending well as Cristos loads up on a big left hand.
Cristos connects with a single shot there.
Marsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cristos just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cristos Rushes Marsh and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Marsh is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Cristos Piles on the pressure and Marsh crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Cristos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes to the cage accompanied by Mouth For War- Pantera. Brandon Loveladdy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Shields!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields lands a slapping body shot.
Shields's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shields duly obliges.
It looks like Brandon Loveladdy has been cut.
Loveladdy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shields.
Shields lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Loveladdy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shields.
Shields misses with a series of wild punches.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loveladdy takes one to the side of the head.
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 defenses there by Shields.
Loveladdy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields pulls Loveladdy in to control the position.
Shields's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy postures up in Shields's guard and throws a big left but Shields blocks it.
Loveladdy throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields seems keen to control Loveladdy's posture.
Loveladdy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loveladdy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Shields is looking to stand up but Loveladdy isn't so interested in that idea.
Loveladdy wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shields misses with a few strikes there.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shields lands a slapping body shot.
Shields jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shields ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loveladdy is breathing heavily.
Shields connects with the punch.
Shields fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields stuffs the takedown attempt from Loveladdy. Loveladdy gets slowly back to his feet.
Loveladdy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shields scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Shields. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shields.
Brandon Loveladdy's cut is getting worse.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveladdy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loveladdy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shields comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shields throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loveladdy circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Shields.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loveladdy throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
A jab from Shields does it's job there.
Anthony Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields scores with a hook.
Shields lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a jab-cross combination.
Shields throws a right hand that Loveladdy ducks under and follows up with a left that Loveladdy also avoids with ease.
Shields takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shields lands a jab to Loveladdy's midsection.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loveladdy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Shields.
Brandon Loveladdy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice uppercut there from Shields.
Shields fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shields is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Loveladdy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Shields misses.
Shields thuds a left hand into Loveladdy's body.
Shields connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields stalks Loveladdy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loveladdy's face. Loveladdy staggers backwards, shaken.
Good shot there by Shields.
Shields stalks Loveladdy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loveladdy's face. Loveladdy staggers backwards, shaken.
Shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Loveladdy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields lands a jab to the head.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveladdy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loveladdy connects with a solid leg kick.
Loveladdy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loveladdy dodges the punch combination from Shields.
Shields throws a series of punches but Loveladdy avoids them all with ease.
Shields throws a right and a left that Loveladdy avoids nicely.
Anthony Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy throws a big shot that misses.
Loveladdy shoots in and drives through. Shields sprawls well.
Shields scores with a body shot.
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Loveladdy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loveladdy circles away quickly and effectively.
Shields lands a slapping body shot.
Shields is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Shields scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Loveladdy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shields scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeez, Brandon Loveladdy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loveladdy circles away quickly and effectively.
Shields throws a one two combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brandon Loveladdy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Shields!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cheadle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cheadle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Intergalactic Rock. Zod has chosen Kneel Before Zod as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
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261 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cheadle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, General Zod!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zod wants to clinch up but Cheadle keeps it at a distance.
Zod misses with a two punch combination.
Zod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheadle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zod tries to clinch up but Cheadle circles away and keeps his distance.
Zod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zod darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cheadle is trying to maintain the position but Zod is very close to passing his half guard.
Cheadle controlling the position well.
Cheadle wants to control but Zod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zod is trying to work for a kimura but Cheadle is defending well.
Zod wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheadle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheadle moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle is looking to stand up but Zod isn't so interested in that idea.
Zod wants to pass the guard but Cheadle is keeping the position.
Cheadle controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheadle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zod distracts Cheadle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cheadle pulls Zod in close to prevent any damage.
Zod is standing up over Cheadle. Cheadle looks to escape but Zod dives into side control.
Cheadle is trying to get back to his feet.
Zod working away.
Zod in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cheadle is looking for a sweep.
Zod misses with the ground and pound.
Zod stands up and beckons Cheadle to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheadle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheadle tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cheadle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheadle is looking to clinch but Zod is avoiding it.
Cheadle is looking to clinch.
Cheadle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zod closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cheadle to the mat! Cheadle manages to get full guard.
Cheadle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cheadle trying to control the position.
Cheadle is breathing heavily.
Cheadle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zod!
Zod is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cheadle wants to control but Zod has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cheadle controlling the action here.
Zod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zod is staying active underneath Cheadle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zod wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zod doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheadle circles away.
Cheadle looks for a takedown but Zod sprawls well.
Zod throws a head kick that misses.
Zod shoots in looking for a takedown. Cheadle tries to sprawl out of it but Zod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cheadle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Zod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cheadle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zod tries to improve position but can't.
Cheadle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zod to his feet.
Cheadle tries to clinch up but Zod circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zod throws a series of strikes that have Cheadle backpedaling.
It looks like Don Cheadle has been cut.
Zod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zod throws a series of punches but Cheadle moves out of range.
Zod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheadle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zod looks to clinch
and Cheadle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zod thinking.
Cheadle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheadle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zod is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cheadle to the mat. Cheadle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheadle keeping moving, preventing Zod from controlling successfully.
Cheadle has his hands on Zod's head, controlling the position.
Zod won't allow Cheadle to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Zod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheadle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zod closes the distance and clinches.
Cheadle lands a takedown into guard.
Zod keeping moving, preventing Cheadle from controlling successfully.
Cheadle preventing the sweep.
Cheadle looking to sit in guard and control but Zod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zod landing some decent shots from guard.
Zod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zod landing some decent shots from guard.
Cheadle wants to stand but Zod is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheadle looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheadle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zod advances to half guard.
Zod is trying to work for a kimura but Cheadle is defending well.
Zod working the head and body with strikes.
Cheadle wants to get back to full guard.
Cheadle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zod.
Cheadle tries to roll over but Zod keeps him under control.
Cheadle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zod prevents Cheadle from getting back to his feet.
Cheadle pushes Zod off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zod throws a right hand that Cheadle ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheadle also avoids with ease.
Zod closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheadle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheadle moves in looking to clinch but Zod pushes him off.
Zod clinches.
Zod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheadle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cheadle feints and as Zod raises his hands in defense, Cheadle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cheadle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cheadle looking to pass the guard.
Cheadle advances position into side control!
Cheadle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zod takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zod is trying to get back to half guard.
Cheadle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zod keeps working.
Zod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zod is looking to improve his position.
Cheadle wants to stand up but Zod is controlling the position.
Zod gets back to full guard.
Cheadle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheadle stopping the sweep attempt from Zod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cheadle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zod is proving hard to escape from.
Zod throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheadle gets the takedown into side control.
Zod is trying to get back to half guard.
Zod gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zod manages to get to full guard.
Zod looking for a sweep. Not yet Zod, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but General Zod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zod forces Cheadle back against the cage and clinches.
Cheadle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zod is trying to maintain the position but Cheadle is very close to passing his half guard.
Zod gets full guard.
Zod wants to sweep but no luck.
Zod is trying to keep Cheadle in close.
Cheadle won't allow Zod to sweep him here.
Zod being controlled here, momentarily.
Cheadle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cheadle controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle won't allow Zod to sweep him here.
Zod looking to control.
Cheadle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cheadle trying to control but Zod is working from the bottom.
Cheadle is really struggling to control Zod but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Don Cheadle just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cheadle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zod clinches.
Cheadle misses with the head strike.
Zod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zod has managed to clinch.
Cheadle lands with a light punch inside.
Zod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheadle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zod goes for a takedown attempt but Cheadle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Zod.
Cheadle has closed the distance and engaged Zod in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheadle.
Zod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zod tries for a takedown but Cheadle manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Cheadle.
Zod blocks an uppercut.
Cheadle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zod jumps guard.
Zod trying to strike off his back.
Cheadle stays in close to Zod's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheadle stands and steps away. Zod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheadle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheadle looks to clinch
and Zod counters by clinching up.
Cheadle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zod has had enough of the clinch but Cheadle keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheadle.
Zod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheadle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zod prevents the takedown attempt.
Zod has hold of one of Cheadle's legs. Cheadle is fighting the takedown attempt but Zod gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zod wants to stand but Cheadle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cheadle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zod wants to stand but Cheadle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cheadle seems keen to control Zod's posture.
Cheadle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zod works his way to full guard. Good work.
Don Cheadle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zod keeping moving, preventing Cheadle from controlling successfully.
General Zod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
General Zod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheadle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to General Zod.
Well Zod 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 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... General Zod!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Girevoy Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Everybody Knows as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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228 lbs
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271 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Girevoy Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khan lands in his opponent's guard.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones looking for a triangle here. Khan is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Khan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt comes to the cage accompanied by Mein Herz Brennt by Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Reinhardt on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Reinhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Reinhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Reinhardt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Reinhardt blocks a jab.
A big right from Lee misses.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee misses with the combination.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reinhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Reinhardt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reinhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Reinhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Reinhardt persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Reinhardt fails with the takedown.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reinhardt walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reinhardt misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee misses with the combination.
Reinhardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reinhardt tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rufus Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Reinhardt's head but Reinhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rufus Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Reinhardt on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a left that rocks Reinhardt and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lee dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Reinhardt regain composure!
It looks like Luther Reinhardt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee stands up.
Lee misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reinhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reinhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Reinhardt moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Reinhardt ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Reinhardt moves away and avoids it.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee takes a swing at Reinhardt's ribcage but misses.
Reinhardt is looking to clinch.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinhardt doesn't seem phased though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Reinhardt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Reinhardt dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Reinhardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinhardt slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Reinhardt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reinhardt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Reinhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Reinhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee tests Reinhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinhardt wants to clinch.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Reinhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Reinhardt's head but Reinhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reinhardt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee stands and steps away. Reinhardt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reinhardt rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reinhardt misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Reinhardt! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Lee!
Rufus Lee is the new middleweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
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