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5th RD/Hollywood Heat Wave PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Promos Veiwus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Merrick Kane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Promos Veiwus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veiwus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veiwus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veiwus 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.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Veiwus from controlling successfully.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kane tries to get out of the position.
Kane is trying to keep Veiwus in close.
Kane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Veiwus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veiwus is looking to stand up but Kane won't let him.
Kane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Veiwus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane digs a good body shot into Veiwus's ribs.
Kane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veiwus was covering up waiting for the punch and Kane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane thows a big elbow that misses.
Veiwus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veiwus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veiwus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veiwus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Veiwus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veiwus preventing the sweep.
Veiwus wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veiwus won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is trying to control the position but Veiwus postures up.
Veiwus preventing the sweep.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Veiwus wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Veiwus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veiwus. Veiwus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Promos Veiwus has been cut.
Kane sizes up Veiwus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veiwus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veiwus misses with a takedown
and Kane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veiwus doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Kane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane wants to control from the top but Veiwus keeps moving.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veiwus is keeping the position for now.
Veiwus keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Veiwus controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane pushing down on Veiwus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Veiwus is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Veiwus tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Veiwus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Veiwus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kane is fending him off so far but Veiwus persists. Nope, Kane circles away and we're back to standing.
Merrick Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Promos Veiwus.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Kane as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veiwus tries to clinch up.
Veiwus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
Kane clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Promos Veiwus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Veiwus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Veiwus somewhat.
Kane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veiwus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veiwus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veiwus misses with a wild combination.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veiwus doesn't seem bothered though.
Veiwus tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kane has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Veiwus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane is not going to allow Veiwus to sit and survive in this position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kane. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is not going to allow Veiwus to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is working the ground and pound. Can Veiwus escape?
Kane cracks Veiwus with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Veiwus from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kane scores with punches from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veiwus wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Veiwus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kane!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veiwus trying to control the hands but Kane won't let him.
Veiwus is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is not going to allow Veiwus to sit and survive in this position.
Veiwus is trapped and Kane is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kane is landing with strikes from the back.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veiwus can do to turn this around?
Kane lands strikes to the head.
Veiwus turns into Kane and is now in his guard.
Kane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kane lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a big elbow.
Kane with good strikes from the mount here!
Veiwus tries to hold on but Kane postures up.
Kane has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Veiwus's face.
Kane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Veiwus hang on?
Kane thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kane prevents Veiwus from getting the reversal.
Veiwus tries to lock up and control but Kane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kane with a couple of short strikes.
Veiwus is working to get back to half guard.
Veiwus is in a horrible position here. Kane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Veiwus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane prevents Veiwus from standing back up.
Kane is trying to control. Veiwus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Promos Veiwus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Veiwus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veiwus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veiwus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merrick Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veiwus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veiwus misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veiwus as he jumps to the side.
Veiwus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Veiwus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane punching from the bottom.
Veiwus wants to stand up but Kane has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veiwus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Kane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veiwus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veiwus's back!
Kane doesn't have the hooks in and Veiwus manages to turn into his guard.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Veiwus is proving a slippery customer.
Veiwus looking to pass the guard.
Kane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Veiwus trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
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.
Kane tries to strike from the bottom.
Veiwus won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Veiwus wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Veiwus wants to clinch.
Veiwus misses with a takedown attempt
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch.
Merrick Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Promos Veiwus.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Kane cracks Veiwus with a nice body shot.
Veiwus looking for a takedown.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
Veiwus taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Veiwus backwards.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veiwus.
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Veiwus can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Veiwus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane postures up and lands a big shot to Veiwus's brow.
Veiwus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Veiwus taking some punishment here, with Kane in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veiwus wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kane is trying to control. Veiwus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane is looking to advance position but Veiwus won't allow it.
Merrick Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veiwus trying to control here.
Veiwus is looking to improve his position.
Kane misses with a head shot. Veiwus uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merrick Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merrick Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toney Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCallum has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toney Carboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacCallum!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCallum throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacCallum misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! MacCallum throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Carboni is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Angus MacCallum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Oaken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Oaken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oaken scores with the left hand. Carwin knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Sam Carwin has been cut.
Carwin 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.
Oaken wants to stand up but Carwin is controlling him.
Carwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Oaken keeps moving.
Oaken keeping full guard, as Carwin tries to pass.
Oaken working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carwin has passed into half guard!
Carwin wants to take a breather but Oaken is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oaken wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oaken keeps working.
Oaken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oaken keeping moving, preventing Carwin from controlling successfully.
Oaken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oaken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carwin passes into side control.
Carwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carwin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin working away.
Carwin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carwin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oaken gets back to half guard.
Carwin is looking for a kimura here.
Carwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oaken defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaken wants to get back to full guard.
Carwin works his way into side control.
Carwin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oaken tries to improve position but can't.
Carwin is looking to take a break and control but Oaken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oaken sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carwin is thwarting Oaken's attempts to control the position.
Oaken actively working from the bottom here.
Carwin is looking for a kimura but Oaken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carwin to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is keen to just control but Oaken is a slippery customer.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Carwin not doing much here.
Oaken wants to control but Carwin is keeping busy.
Oaken is trying to stand up here but Carwin is controlling him well.
Carwin is looking to take a break and control but Oaken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oaken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Carwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oaken just misses with a punch to the body.
Oaken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carwin throws a shot from downtown. Oaken moves away and avoids it.
Danny Oaken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oaken counters with a stiff right hand.
Carwin dips to his left and cracks Oaken with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a hook but Oaken blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Oaken.
Oaken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.
Carwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carwin showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carwin in particular looking to stall.
Oaken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oaken wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is taking a breather. Oaken says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oaken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carwin postures up.
Oaken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carwin is aware though and is defending well.
Carwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oaken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carwin passes into half guard.
Oaken is trying to control Carwin's posture. Carwin takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Oaken! Carwin is rotating here... this could be the end... Oaken is out! Carwin has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Carwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Guervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Guervo!
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, Peter Dole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guervo but Guervo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guervo postures up.
Guervo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guervo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dole on the ground.
Dole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guervo.
Guervo chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dole looking for a guillotine here but Guervo defends easily.
Guervo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dole is trying to control the position but Guervo postures up.
Guervo looking to pass the guard.
Guervo connects with a couple of short punches.
Dole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guervo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guervo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guervo is in close to Dole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guervo wants to control from the top but Dole keeps moving.
Guervo won't allow Dole to sweep him here.
Dole trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guervo landing some decent shots from guard.
Guervo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guervo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dole wants to sweep but no luck.
Dole looks gassed!
Dole is trying to keep Guervo in close.
Guervo with a nice head shot there.
Guervo stands up over Dole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guervo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guervo stands up over Dole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dole keeping full guard, as Guervo tries to pass.
Guervo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guervo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Guervo wants to free his trapped foot but Dole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guervo winds up and cracks Dole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Guervo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guervo lands with a punch from half guard.
Guervo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guervo working over Dole with some ground and pound. Dole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guervo is controlling the pace.
Guervo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dole should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Guervo.
Guervo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dole keeps working.
Dole is looking to improve his position.
Guervo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dole is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Guervo pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guervo lands a nice short elbow.
Guervo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guervo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guervo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guervo wants to pass the guard but Dole is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guervo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dole is rocked!
Guervo lands strikes from half guard.
Dole is still in real trouble! Can Guervo finish him?
Guervo is nestled in close to Dole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guervo trying to control the pace.
Guervo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Guervo working Dole over with strikes here.
Guervo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dole badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Guervo around the waist but Guervo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Guervo is the winner by TKO! Guervo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Guervo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Pasqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glover Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Pasqual!
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, Glover Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pasqual. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Pasqual sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pasqual moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manuel Pasqual has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Pasqual. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Pasqual scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson looks gassed!
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!
Pasqual catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pasqual steps into range and cracks Johnson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Johnson flops backwards and Pasqual dives into his guard looking to finish!
Johnson is rocked!
Pasqual stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Pasqual finish him?
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pasqual is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Pasqual trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pasqual working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasqual gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Pasqual isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Pasqual's attempts to control the action.
Pasqual is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Pasqual's guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Pasqual is keeping the position.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pasqual manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pasqual trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson throws a strike but Pasqual rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson looking for a triangle here. Pasqual is fighting it but it looks tight! Johnson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pasqual is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Glover Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cage Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Goodtymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joey Goodtymes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cage Slaughter!
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, Joey Goodtymes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodtymes shoots in but Slaughter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slaughter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joey Goodtymes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodtymes takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Joey Goodtymes has been cut.
Goodtymes fails with the takedown.
Goodtymes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Goodtymes.
Goodtymes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slaughter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goodtymes somewhat.
Goodtymes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaughter pinned against the cage. Slaughter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slaughter jabs at Goodtymes's body.
Goodtymes looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter connects with a looping right hand.
Goodtymes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slaughter catches Goodtymes napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Goodtymes to the canvas!
Goodtymes is rocked!
Slaughter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goodtymes is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Slaughter throws a head kick but Goodtymes moves out of range.
Goodtymes seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodtymes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slaughter tries to avoid it but Goodtymes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slaughter to the ground. Slaughter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Slaughter! Goodtymes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cage Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilios Nicko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife throws the kick towards the body but Nicko avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Strife misses.
Strife stuffs the takedown.
Strife misses with a double jab.
Strife throws an overhand right that lands on Nicko's shoulder, as Nicko tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Strife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strife throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strife wants to land a leg kick but Nicko is out of range.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Strife misses with a hook. Nicko ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Strife misses the target.
Strife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife throws and low kick but Nicko moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strife swings for the body but Nicko moves out of range.
Strife tries to clinch there but Nicko circles away.
Strife throws a solid leg kick but Nicko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strife.
Strife is looking to clinch.
Strife throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicko.
Strife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strife throws a lazy right hand but Nicko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strife misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strife misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strife.
That's two 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.
Strife throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicko.
Strife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strife.
Nicko defending well as Strife loads up on a big left hand.
Nicko staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Strife misses.
Nicko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicko fails with the takedown.
Nicko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strife tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife looks for the body kick but Nicko saw that one coming.
Strife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Vasilios Nicko has been cut.
Nicko avoids the body shot from Strife.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but Nicko pushes him off.
Strife misses with a hook. Nicko ducked under it nicely.
Strife scores with a nice head shot.
Strife connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicko's hands.
Nicko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Strife!
Nicko wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicko goes for an armbar but Strife turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Strife.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strife preventing the sweep.
Strife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strife has passed into half guard!
Nicko is looking for a sweep. Strife is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Strife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasilios Nicko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strife tries to bum rush Nicko with a series of wild strikes but Nicko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Strife misses.
A big right from Strife misses.
Strife looks to land a combination but Nicko avoids it well.
Strife misses with a wild combination.
Nicko staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicko gets a takedown into half guard.
Nicko is working for a kimura here but Strife manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nicko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strife escapes and throws Nicko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nicko struggling a bit here.
Nicko is being controlled here.
Nicko tries to buck Strife off but Strife is having none of it.
Strife decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nicko to his feet.
Strife misses with a body kick.
Strife throws a head kick but Nicko moves out of range.
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.
Strife tries to clinch up but Nicko circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicko staying out of range there.
Strife tries to clinch there but Nicko circles away.
Nicko shoots for a takedown but Strife saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicko swats away the attempt to clinch by Strife.
Vasilios Nicko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strife misses with a head kick.
Strife does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Strife takes a swing at Nicko's ribcage but misses.
Strife shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicko blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Strife.
Nicko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strife but Strife pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nicko closes the distance and clinches up with Strife, looking for a takedown. Nicko pushes Strife against the cage but Strife circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilios Nicko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicko ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife misses with an uppercut.
Nicko avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicko shoots in and bounces Strife off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicko stops Strife from standing up.
Strife is breathing heavily.
Nicko trying to control but Strife is working from the bottom.
Nicko passes Strife's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strife!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasilios Nicko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasilios Nicko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Strife looks for the body kick but Nicko saw that one coming.
Nicko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strife.
Nicko moves out of range of the leg kick from Strife.
Nicko blocks a head kick by Strife.
Strife misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicko avoids the head kick by Strife.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicko fails with a takedown attempt.
Strife takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strife lands an overhand right.
Nicko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strife is trying to control Nicko's posture but Nicko avoids it.
Nicko is looking to take a break and control but Strife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strife tries to bench press Nicko off him but Nicko keeps the position.
That's two 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.
Strife is not content to let Nicko control the position.
Nicko is really struggling to control Strife but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strife misses with a looping left.
Strife throws a leg kick but Nicko moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Strife. No joy for Nicko on that attempt.
Nicko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with a hook. Nicko ducked under it nicely.
Strife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strife throws the left hand but Nicko avoids the punch easily.
Strife doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicko circles away.
Strife thumps Nicko with a low kick.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but Nicko pushes him off.
Nicko blocks the body kick.
Nicko slips a straight right by Strife.
Nicko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilios Nicko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strife misses with a body shot.
Strife fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strife throws and low kick but Nicko moves out of range easily.
Strife throws a nice looking combination but Nicko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Strife misses.
Nicko fails with the takedown.
Strife misses with a straight left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strife stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Strife really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasilios Nicko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nicko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strife sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nicko somewhat.
Nicko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strife pinned against the cage. Strife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strife misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strife defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nicko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilios Nicko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife tries to clinch up.
Nicko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strife pinned against the cage. Strife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicko staying out of range there.
Nicko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife is trying to get back to full guard.
Nicko is looking to advance position but Strife won't allow it.
Strife makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strife.
Nicko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nicko tries for a kimura but Strife is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nicko wants to control for a moment but Strife uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strife stalling.
Strife wants to pass the guard but Nicko is defending well.
Nicko wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nicko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nicko working a defensive guard but Strife passes into half guard.
Nicko is looking to improve his position.
Strife trying to control the action but Nicko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicko looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strife gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Strife will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasilios Nicko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Strife tries to clinch but Nicko moves out of range.
Strife throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicko.
Strife throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strife did well to prevent Nicko getting side control.
Nicko trying to work for an americana but Strife has managed to regain full guard.
Strife 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.
Vasilios Nicko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicko looking to pass the 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.
Nicko content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife is looking to stand up but Nicko isn't so interested in that idea.
Nicko wants to pass the guard but Strife is keeping the position.
Strife seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nicko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strife is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strife has escaped and now he's on top!
Strife passes into half 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.
Nicko is trying to maintain the position but Strife is very close to passing his half guard.
Strife trying to control the action but Nicko is working from the bottom.
Nicko tries to get to full guard but Strife has control of the leg.
Strife thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicko's head.
Strife with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife prevents Nicko from improving his position.
Strife is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strife scores with a nice right hand.
Nicko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strife sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nicko somewhat.
Nicko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Strife is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Strife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strife throws a jab when Nicko was well out of range.
Strife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicko.
Strife is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strife misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilios Nicko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strife wants to clinch up but Nicko keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Strife misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strife, right into the meat.
Nicko ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Strife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strife has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Strife!
John Strife is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Develen Elvington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elvington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klitschko.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klitschko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klitschko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Elvington slips the punch.
Elvington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivan Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Elvington moved out of range.
Elvington throws a head kick but Klitschko moves out of range.
Elvington walks into a jab.
Klitschko connects with a nice looking jab.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Elvington avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Elvington's shoulder, as Elvington tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko connects with a jab.
Elvington ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Elvington has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elvington lands a hook that snaps the head of Klitschko backwards.
Elvington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch but Elvington keeps him there for the moment.
Klitschko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko is trying to force a seperation but Elvington has the dominant position.
Elvington scores with a shoulder strike.
Klitschko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elvington misses with a punch to the body.
Elvington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klitschko's efforts to push away.
Klitschko wants to break free but Elvington has control.
Elvington breaks from the clinch.
Elvington jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Ivan Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klitschko throws a body punch but Elvington moves out of range.
Elvington walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Elvington.
Elvington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elvington is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Elvington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elvington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Elvington is nestled in close to Klitschko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elvington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elvington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Elvington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvington wants to take a breather but Klitschko is having none of it.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
Elvington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elvington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klitschko with a jab.
Klitschko dips to his left and cracks Elvington with an uppercut!
It looks like Develen Elvington has been cut.
Elvington looks for a takedown but Klitschko sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Elvington.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Elvington's shoulder, as Elvington tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick
and Elvington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elvington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klitschko.
Elvington throws a series of punches but Klitschko avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
Klitschko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elvington has Klitschko up against the cage in a clinch.
Klitschko wants to break free but Elvington has control.
Elvington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klitschko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elvington scores with a hook to the body.
Elvington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch but Elvington keeps him there for the moment.
Elvington digs a right hand into Klitschko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klitschko's gas tank.
Elvington tries to throw a body punch but Klitschko avoids it by throwing Elvington back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Elvington.
Elvington presses Klitschko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elvington digs a right hand into Klitschko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klitschko's gas tank.
Elvington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klitschko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Elvington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klitschko to the mat. Klitschko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Elvington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvington trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Elvington wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elvington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klitschko keeping full guard, as Elvington tries to pass.
Elvington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Elvington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Develen Elvington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klitschko throws a big shot that misses.
Elvington throws a leg kick which misses Klitschko's front leg but catches the back leg as Klitschko tries to avoid it.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Elvington is just out of range.
Elvington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elvington can pounce on him.
Elvington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elvington is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
Elvington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klitschko throws out the jab.
Klitschko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klitschko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elvington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elvington looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
Elvington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington with a hook.
Elvington takes a swing at Klitschko's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Elvington avoids it well.
Elvington connects with a body shot.
Elvington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klitschko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elvington.
Develen Elvington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Elvington.
Elvington closes the distance and clinches.
Elvington digs a right hand underneath Klitschko's ribcage. Klitschko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Elvington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klitschko backwards.
Elvington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elvington lands with a right to the head.
Elvington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elvington wants the takedown. Klitschko is fighting it off but Elvington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klitschko's guard against the cage.
Elvington slips nicely into half guard.
Elvington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Elvington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klitschko is looking to escape.
Elvington is nestled in close to Klitschko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Elvington there.
Elvington thows a huge punch but Klitschko dodges it nicely.
Elvington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elvington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Elvington lands strikes from half guard.
Klitschko is trying to stand back up but Elvington is controlling him
Klitschko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elvington lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
Elvington lands with a punch from half guard.
Elvington slips a nice elbow through Klitschko's hands, connecting with Klitschko's forehead.
Elvington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klitschko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Elvington working Klitschko over with strikes.
Klitschko pushes Elvington off and gets back to his feet.
Elvington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Elvington advances to full mount.
Klitschko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Elvington with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko really wants to buck Elvington off and get back to his feet.
Elvington unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Elvington.
Elvington unloading with bombs!
Elvington looking to finish Klitschko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Klitschko!
Klitschko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Elvington postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klitschko looks a forlorn figure.
Elvington working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elvington won't let Klitschko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elvington landing shots from mount.
Elvington landing strikes from the mount and Klitschko is in trouble!
Klitschko is bucking up trying to escape but Elvington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Develen Elvington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Elvington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a combination
and Elvington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klitschko is rocked!
A big right from Elvington misses.
Elvington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klitschko sprawls well. Klitschko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elvington gets slowly back to his feet.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elvington circles away quickly and effectively.
Elvington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klitschko's head.
Elvington slips a straight right by Klitschko.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Elvington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko throws a lazy head kick
and Elvington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Elvington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses
and Elvington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elvington rushes Klitschko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klitschko working hard to break the clinch.
Elvington prevents Klitschko from breaking the clinch.
Elvington wants the takedown. Klitschko is fighting it off but Elvington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klitschko's guard against the cage.
Elvington passes Klitschko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elvington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elvington drops an elbow to the side of Klitschko's head.
Klitschko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elvington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Elvington is controlling him well.
Klitschko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elvington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elvington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elvington trying to control the action but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Klitschko looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington working the head and body with strikes.
Elvington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Elvington lands strikes from half guard.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Elvington stops Klitschko from getting back to his feet.
Elvington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elvington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elvington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Klitschko is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elvington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington scores with a leg kick.
Klitschko throws a big shot that misses.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Klitschko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Elvington ducked under it nicely.
Elvington blocks a head kick by Klitschko.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elvington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elvington misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Klitschko misses
and Elvington counters with a nice leg kick.
Klitschko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elvington. Elvington obviously looking to wear him down.
Klitschko walks into a jab.
Elvington is looking to slow Klitschko down with leg kicks.
Elvington moves away from the strike by Klitschko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elvington.
Elvington lands a nice looking body shot.
Elvington feints and then cracks Klitschko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klitschko down.
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Elvington moves out of range easily.
Klitschko throws a head kick but Elvington moves out of range.
Klitschko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elvington connects with a solid leg kick.
Develen Elvington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klitschko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elvington throws a series of strikes that have Klitschko backpedaling.
Klitschko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elvington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Elvington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ivan Klitschko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elvington lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Develen Elvington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elvington 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Develen Elvington!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demitrius Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Experiment II's choice of entrance music: Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demitrius Capone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Capone catches Experiment II right on the button with a cross.
Experiment II avoids the body shot from Capone.
Capone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment II catches Capone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment II tries to clinch but Capone is having none of it.
Experiment II misses with a two punch combination.
Capone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Experiment II.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Experiment II pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment II uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone stuns Experiment II with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Capone throws a hook but Experiment II avoids it easily.
Capone scores with a three punch combo!
Capone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment II in his tracks.
Experiment II throws a shot from downtown. Capone moves away and avoids it.
Capone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capone slips a straight right by Experiment II.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone throws a body punch but Experiment II moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Experiment II.
Capone just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment II connects with a good right hand that stumbles Capone. Capone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Experiment II looks to throw the jab but Capone is out of range.
Russian Experiment II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment II counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment II connects with a right hand. Capone shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Capone.
Capone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment II.
Capone swings for the body but Experiment II moves out of range.
Capone misses with a body shot
and Experiment II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment II misses with a hook.
Experiment II uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capone.
Experiment II misses with a straight left.
Capone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment II.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Experiment II throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment II misses with an uppercut. Capone saw that one coming.
Capone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment II.
Experiment II might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Capone throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment II's shoulder, as Experiment II tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment II throws a looping overhand right but Capone ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment II throws out a loose jab but Capone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment II looks to land a left hand but Capone moved out of range nicely.
Experiment II swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment II dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Experiment II throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment II throws a big shot that misses.
Capone is looking to wear down Experiment II with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Capone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment II is looking to clinch but Capone is avoiding it.
Capone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Capone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment II.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment II counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Experiment II 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone throws a right hand that Experiment II ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment II also avoids with ease.
Capone misses with a double jab
and Experiment II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment II.
Experiment II misses with a hook.
Experiment II misses with a straight right.
Capone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment II catches Capone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses with an uppercut.
Capone misses the shot to the body.
Experiment II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Capone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Capone defending well as Experiment II loads up on a big left hand.
Capone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment II getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Experiment II.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Experiment II.
Experiment II takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capone misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment II counters with a stiff right hand.
Capone just misses with a punch to the body.
Russian Experiment II seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment II with a hook.
Capone slips under a jab from Experiment II.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment II.
Capone slips under a jab from Experiment II.
Capone misses with the combination.
Capone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capone throws a body punch but Experiment II moves out of range.
Experiment II ducks under a wild hook from Capone.
Nice defenses there by Capone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capone's corner calls for a 1-2. Capone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Capone.
Capone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment II.
Experiment II waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Capone.
Capone lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment II takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Capone misses with a hook. Experiment II ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II misses with a hook.
Experiment II misses with a hook. Capone ducked under it nicely.
Experiment II misses with a few strikes there.
Experiment II throws an overhand right that lands on Capone's shoulder, as Capone tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment II throws a hook but Capone avoids it easily.
Capone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Experiment II.
Capone misses with a hook.
Experiment II tries to clinch but Capone is having none of it.
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.
Capone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment II throws a hook to the side of Capone's head but Capone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment II pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment II uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capone.
Capone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment II throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Capone scores with a four punch combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment II.
Capone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Experiment II.
Capone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Capone takes a swing at Experiment II's ribcage but misses.
Experiment II keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capone misses the jab.
Experiment II lands an overhand right.
Experiment II looks to land a left hand but Capone moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Capone.
Experiment II uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capone.
Experiment II throws a left and a right that both miss
and Capone counters with a three punch combo that has Experiment II backing up. Experiment II nods at Capone to acknowledge the strikes.
Experiment II avoids the body shot from Capone.
Capone throws the left hand but Experiment II avoids the punch easily.
Capone missing with a left hand there. Experiment II was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment II swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrius Capone clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Capone moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment II misses with a looping left.
Experiment II throws the left hand but Capone avoids the punch easily.
Experiment II takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment II throws a hook to the side of Capone's head but Capone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone moves out of range as Experiment II strikes.
Experiment II looks to land a right hand but Capone moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment II doesn't seem bothered though.
Capone lands with a nice body punch.
Experiment II on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Capone.
Experiment II looks to throw the jab but Capone is out of range.
Experiment II misses with a looping right.
Experiment II throws a hook to the side of Capone's head but Capone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment II throws a looping overhand right but Capone ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses the jab.
Experiment II throws a good cross that connects.
Capone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Capone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Capone throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment II.
Experiment II defending well as Capone loads up on a big left hand.
Capone misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment II misses the target.
The fighters circling - Experiment II throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment II throws a left and a right that both miss
and Capone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment II fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Experiment II throws a jab when Capone was well out of range.
Capone throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment II avoids the body shot from Capone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capone fails to land with a series of punches.
Experiment II tries to clinch but Capone moves away
enabling Capone to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment II scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Capone moves out of range of the strikes.
Capone throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment II.
Experiment II misses with a straight left.
Capone lands with a straight right. Experiment II didn't see that one coming.
Capone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrius Capone had his way with Russian Experiment II in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Experiment II takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Capone slips under a jab.
Experiment II throws out a loose jab but Capone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capone moves out of range as Experiment II throws a body kick.
Experiment II ducks under a wild hook from Capone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment II.
Capone looks to land a left hand but Experiment II moved out of range nicely.
Capone looks to land a left hand but Experiment II moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Capone catches Experiment II with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment II throws a hook but Capone avoids it easily.
Experiment II throws a jab when Capone was well out of range.
Experiment II throws a hook but Capone blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Capone.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Capone!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment II misses with a double jab.
Capone slips a straight right by Experiment II.
Experiment II throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment II throws a combination that misses
and Capone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Capone misses with a combination
and Experiment II counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses with a looping left.
Capone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment II throws out the jab.
Experiment II moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Experiment II.
Capone lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Capone misses its intended target.
Experiment II lands a jab to the head.
Capone throws a combination that misses
letting Experiment II counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Experiment II misses.
Experiment II looks to land a left hand but Capone moved out of range nicely.
Experiment II dips to his left and cracks Capone with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment II misses the target.
Experiment II throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment II slips a straight right by Capone.
A big left from Capone misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russian Experiment II.
Well Experiment II 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment II!
Russian Experiment II is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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141 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepe Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a hook but Silvia avoids it easily.
Silvia throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Silvia does no damage.
A good leg kick by Silvia.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvia.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvia moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Silvia counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Silvia to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Silvia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams avoids the head kick by Silvia.
Silvia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silvia slips under a jab.
Silvia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvia throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silvia looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvia.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silvia thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silvia is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Silvia misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Silvia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Silvia prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silvia has the dominant position.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Silvia keeps him there for the moment.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silvia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Silvia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvia lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silvia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silvia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silvia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvia looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvia.
Silvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Silvia.
Silvia scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia working Williams over with knees to the body.
Silvia presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silvia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvia has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Silvia.
Silvia lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvia.
Silvia scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Silvia connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Silvia.
A nice left hand lands by Silvia.
Silvia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Silvia - that landed with a thud.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Silvia.
Silvia is working Williams over against the cage.
Silvia lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silvia has the dominant position.
Silvia lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A right hand to the body from Silvia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
Silvia works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silvia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvia with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvia.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silvia pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silvia scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Silvia is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silvia crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Silvia keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Silvia.
A short body shot lands from Silvia as the two fighters clinch.
Silvia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Silvia.
Silvia is working Williams over against the cage.
Silvia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silvia has him pressed against the cage.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Silvia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvia lands an uppercut.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silvia has the dominant position.
Silvia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Silvia on the inside.
Silvia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Silvia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silvia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia dominated that round.
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.
Nice shot by Silvia.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Silvia's head but Silvia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Silvia ducks down to avoid it.
Silvia ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Silvia moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Silvia is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Silvia.
Williams tries to break free but Silvia pushes him back against the cage.
Silvia scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia scores with a knee to the head.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Silvia keeps him there for the moment.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
Silvia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silvia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silvia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silvia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silvia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia with a knee to the head.
Silvia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Williams is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
Silvia lands a knee to the body.
Pepe Silvia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silvia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silvia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silvia is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silvia pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silvia scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Silvia.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
Silvia working Williams over with knees to the body.
Silvia connects with a knee to the head.
Silvia with a knee to the head.
Silvia lands with a short shot to the head.
Silvia gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silvia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvia throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Silvia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvia lands a nice looking body shot.
Silvia lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Silvia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams slips under a jab from Silvia.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams thows a leg kick but Silvia checks it
and Silvia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silvia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silvia!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Silvia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams misses with a hook. Silvia ducked under it nicely.
Silvia throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Silvia slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Silvia blocks it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvia.
Silvia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Silvia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams slips under a jab.
Silvia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Silvia connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Silvia moves out of range easily.
Silvia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Silvia backs away looking to recover.
Pepe Silvia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws the left hand but Silvia avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Williams misses.
Pepe Silvia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Silvia lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silvia.
Silvia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvia lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silvia counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silvia.
Silvia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvia.
Silvia throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silvia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silvia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silvia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silvia.
Silvia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvia.
Silvia sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Silvia moves away and avoids it.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silvia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silvia. Silvia obviously looking to wear him down.
Silvia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvia misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Silvia throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Silvia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silvia - that will leave a mark!
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silvia can pounce on him.
Silvia moves into the clinch successfully.
Silvia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Silvia lands a nice knee to the body.
Silvia lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvia is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvia is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
Silvia lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Silvia.
Silvia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silvia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silvia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Silvia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Silvia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams tries to break free but Silvia pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silvia obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvia.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvia working Williams over with knees to the body.
Silvia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silvia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Silvia.
Silvia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silvia obliges.
A hook to the body from Silvia.
Silvia lands an uppercut.
Silvia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Silvia won't allow it.
Silvia prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams wants to break free but Silvia has control.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Silvia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams wants to break free but Silvia has control.
A short body shot lands from Silvia as the two fighters clinch.
Silvia has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silvia lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
Silvia connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
Silvia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silvia lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silvia.
Silvia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
A right hand to the body from Silvia.
Silvia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silvia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silvia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Silvia presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvia scores with a knee to the head.
Silvia scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silvia has him pressed against the cage.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Silvia keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Silvia as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvia crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silvia has the dominant position.
Williams tries to break free but Silvia pushes him back against the cage.
Silvia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silvia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silvia!
Silvia moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvia.
Nice defenses there by Silvia.
Silvia feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Silvia throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silvia tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silvia tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silvia slips under a jab.
Silvia misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a series of punches but Silvia avoids them all with ease.
Silvia tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Silvia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silvia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silvia counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvia.
Silvia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvia moves out of range as Williams strikes.
A big left from Williams misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Williams.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvia with a jab.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvia misses with a double jab.
Silvia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Silvia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Silvia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams misses with a hook.
Silvia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
A jab from Silvia misses.
Williams staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Silvia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silvia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silvia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvia fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
A combination from Silvia does no damage.
Silvia scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia slips a jab from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Silvia tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvia counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Silvia ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Silvia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silvia ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Silvia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Silvia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silvia looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Silvia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silvia doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvia, right into the meat.
Silvia ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Silvia moved out of range.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Silvia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Silvia's head but Silvia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvia misses with the combination.
Silvia misses with a wild combination.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silvia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Silvia moved out of range nicely.
Silvia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Silvia counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silvia, as that shot connected.
Silvia doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Silvia is out of range.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Silvia's head but Silvia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Williams misses.
Silvia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Silvia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Silvia throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Silvia lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into rage.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Silvia misses.
Williams takes a swing at Silvia's ribcage but misses.
Silvia blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A big left from Williams misses.
Silvia pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Silvia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvia has double underhooks.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silvia crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Silvia is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Silvia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvia crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Silvia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silvia working Williams over with knees to the body.
Silvia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
Silvia presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Silvia as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvia scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvia landing knees to the body.
Silvia landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silvia.
Silvia lands a knee to the body.
Silvia presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Silvia scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams wants to break free but Silvia has control.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silvia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
A short body shot lands from Silvia as the two fighters clinch.
Silvia looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Paul Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvia digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Silvia lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepe Silvia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Silvia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 42:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 42:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Silvia!
Pepe Silvia is the new bantamweight champion!
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