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Champions 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Josh Serra has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serra keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Serra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Serra!
Serra stops Smith from standing up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Serra uses from the top position.
Serra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Serra is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith blocks a head kick by Serra.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Serra's takedown attempt.
Serra drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Serra working a defensive guard here.
Smith is in close to Serra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith 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.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Serra taking a breather.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith wants to stand up but Serra is controlling him.
Smith kicks Serra off and gets to his feet.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Serra to the mat! Serra manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Serra is keeping the position.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith postures up in Serra's guard and throws a big left but Serra blocks it.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Serra's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Serra controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Serra is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith gets to his feet - Serra follows without any prompting.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Serra's half guard.
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!
Smith is pressing down on Serra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serra is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith throwing shots but Serra is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Serra's head.
Serra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serra has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Serra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serra has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith feints and as Serra raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Serra looking to control.
Serra wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Serra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith distracts Serra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serra trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Serra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith postures up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Serra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serra leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Serra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Serra taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Serra trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith winds up and cracks Serra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Serra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Serra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith prevents Serra from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Serra is controlling the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Bubba Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith keeping full guard, as Serra tries to pass.
Serra trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Serra was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Serra throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randall Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Feber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, California Waiting by Kings of Leon. Kyle Feber is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Feber!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Floyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Feber which made him look bad.
Floyd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Feber's sensitive parts.
Floyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Feber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Floyd's waist but Floyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Feber off to one side.
Floyd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Feber was covering up waiting for the punch and Floyd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Feber is striking from the bottom but Floyd uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Floyd maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Feber could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Floyd has cracked it and Feber is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Floyd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randall Floyd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between pied face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tupac Fashur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pied face could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tupac Fashur's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pied face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tupac Fashur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
face stalks Fashur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fashur's face. Fashur staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tupac Fashur has been cut.
Fashur wants to clinch up but face keeps it at a distance.
Fashur wants to clinch.
Fashur tries to close the distance and clinch up but face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
face feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fashur sprawling to the canvas! Fashur rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can face finish him?!
Fashur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fashur tries to close the distance and clinch but face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
face swats away the attempt to clinch by Fashur.
face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fashur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
face ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Fashur's jaw. Fashur's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! face does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). pied face!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Z Pryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Grandmas house. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sturd's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Stronger. The key to victory for Z Pryde Simmons has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Z Pryde Simmons!
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, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons lands a jab to Sturd's midsection.
Simmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Sturd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simmons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simmons taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sturd working away.
Sturd with the ground and pound but Simmons regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd.
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Sturd in his half guard.
Sturd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sturd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sturd is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sturd scoring with strikes but Simmons is staying in there.
Sturd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sturd landing strikes from the mount and Simmons is in trouble!
Sturd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simmons hang on?
Sturd breaks from Simmons's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sturd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sturd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simmons hang on?
Sturd dominating with strikes here.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Sturd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sturd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Z Pryde Simmons has been cut.
Sturd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sturd lands a heavy elbow.
Simmons is looking to get to half guard.
Sturd lands with some strikes.
Z Pryde Simmons's cut is getting worse.
Sturd with the ground and pound from mount.
Z Pryde Simmons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sturd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simmons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jeez, Z Pryde Simmons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Z Pryde Simmons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Sturd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Somali Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alvarez's choice of entrance music: Old Time Sake. Somali Pirate is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somali Pirate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armando Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pirate swivels and escapes.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pirate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Somali Pirate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pirate drops Alvarez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alvarez looks back up at him and smiles so Pirate waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Armando Alvarez has been cut.
Pirate moves into the clinch successfully.
Pirate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Pirate.
Pirate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Pirate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Pirate holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pirate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez looks gassed!
Pirate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pirate lands a shot to the body.
Pirate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pirate sends Alvarez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pirate is motioning to the referee to let Alvarez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Alvarez is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Pirate knocks Alvarez out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Somali Pirate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PT Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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, PT Coolidge!
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, Phill Lin!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lin is defended easily by Coolidge.
Some wild striking there from Lin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coolidge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coolidge is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coolidge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lin!
Coolidge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coolidge punching from mount but Lin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Coolidge controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lin!
Lin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coolidge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coolidge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge looking for a guillotine here but Lin defends easily.
Lin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coolidge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lin has managed to get both his arms back between Coolidge's legs - danger averted.
Coolidge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coolidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lin wants to control from the top but Coolidge keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PT Coolidge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coolidge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coolidge showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Coolidge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coolidge stops Lin from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. PT Coolidge just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Coolidge keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coolidge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coolidge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Coolidge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries to hold on but Coolidge postures up.
Lin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Coolidge.
Coolidge controlling from the full mount.
Coolidge thowing shots but they're missing.
Coolidge takes Lin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lin is in trouble.
Coolidge biding his time, controlling Lin.
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.
Coolidge patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Coolidge looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PT Coolidge dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coolidge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coolidge gets a takedown into half guard.
Coolidge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coolidge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge content just to control the position here.
Coolidge really is a fat lump.
Lin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Coolidge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
PT Coolidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Coolidge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Coolidge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lin for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. PT Coolidge just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lin throws a series of punches but Coolidge moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin swinging wilding here.
Lin tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolidge misses with a takedown attempt
and Lin counters with a left and a right that stings Coolidge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge feints and as Lin raises his hands in defense, Coolidge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coolidge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lin looking to control.
Phill Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lin 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.
PT Coolidge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coolidge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to PT Coolidge.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coolidge, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PT Coolidge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slize (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think the tank might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ready to fight. Slize has chosen Black Eyed Peace-I Got A Feeling as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, dan the tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slize!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slize shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
the tank is looking to escape.
the tank pushes Slize off and gets back to his feet.
the tank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slize has time to react.
Slize scores with a takedown into the tank's guard.
the tank uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slize shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as the tank sprawls well. the tank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slize gets slowly back to his feet.
Slize shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
the tank wants to get back to his feet.
Slize wants to lay and pray for a moment but the tank keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Slize there.
Slize stops the tank from getting back to his feet.
the tank looking for a kimura from the bottom but Slize passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the tank can't do much from the bottom here.
Slize creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
the tank is looking to regain half guard here but Slize keeps moving and retains side control.
the tank regains half guard.
the tank is breathing heavily.
the tank tries to kick Slize off but Slize keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slize wants to free his trapped foot but the tank is holding on for dear life with his legs.
the tank wants to improve his position but Slize is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slize is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so the tank is just riding it out for now. Slize eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
the tank punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slize shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the tank as he avoids it easily.
Slize scores with a head kick.
Slize closes the distance and clinches up with the tank, looking for a takedown. Slize pushes the tank against the cage but the tank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
dan the tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slize.
Slize slips a jab from the tank.
the tank thows a body kick. Slize tries to catch it but that hurt him.
the tank misses with a jab, cross combination.
the tank moves into the clinch.
Slize is fighting off a takedown attempt but the tank is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slize to the mat. Slize regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank stands and steps away. Slize gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Slize with that takedown attempt.
the tank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slize doesn't seem bothered though.
Slize tries to clinch but fails miserably
and the tank counters by clinching up.
Slize has the tank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. the tank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slize jumps guard but the tank stands there with Slize around his waist. Slize gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
the tank manages to break the clinch.
dan the tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the tank closes the distance and clinches.
the tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank closes the distance and pushes Slize back into the cage.
Slize goes for a takedown in the clinch but the tank prevents it.
the tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slize throws a body punch but the tank moves out of range.
Slize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the tank.
Slize moves out of range as the tank strikes.
the tank throws a hook to the side of Slize's head but Slize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slize shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches the tank napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
the tank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slize lands strikes from half guard.
the tank tries to kick Slize off but Slize keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slize content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that dan the tank will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slize takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. the tank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
the tank avoids the head kick by Slize.
Slize shoots and misses
and the tank counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for the tank.
the tank scores with a sloppy right hand. Slize should have avoided that one.
Slize tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
A jab from the tank finds it's way through Slize's defenses.
Slize is rocked!
the tank cracks Slize with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slize is still on wobbly legs! Can the tank finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the tank connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Slize to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by the tank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). dan the tank!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Monte Negro enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Mikel!
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, Monte Negro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikel scores with a three punch combo!
Mikel tries for a takedown but Negro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mikel.
Mikel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Negro's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikel stands up from Negro's guard - Mikel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Negro misses with a takedown attempt
and Mikel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mikel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Negro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikel is trying to stand.
Negro is trying to work for a kimura but Mikel is defending well.
Negro looks gassed!
Negro is looking for a kimura here.
Mikel is trying to stand up here but Negro is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Negro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikel wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Negro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mikel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikel is looking to escape.
Mikel tries to roll over but Negro keeps him under control.
Negro trying to pass the guard but Mikel defending well.
Negro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mikel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mikel pushes Negro off looking to stand but Negro dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikel wants to get back to full guard.
Negro wants to control but Mikel is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mikel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Negro counters with a single leg into guard. Mikel didn't expect that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Negro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikel is keeping the position for now.
Mikel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikel is looking for a triangle but Negro pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikel wants to get back to his feet but Negro passes into half guard.
Negro is working for a submission of some sort.
Negro is looking for a kimura but Mikel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Negro to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikel is trying to stand up here but Negro is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Negro trying to mount his opponent but Mikel defends it.
Mikel is trying to stand back up but Negro is controlling him
Mikel has hold of Negro's hands but Negro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Negro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mikel works over Negro's head and body with a nice combination.
Negro is rocked!
Mikel shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Mikel slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Mikel lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Johnny Mikel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Griffen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Tweet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Griffen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tweet swinging wilding here.
Griffen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Tweet.
Griffen tries to clinch there but Tweet circles away.
Tweet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffen gets a clinch.
Griffen misses with a knee to the head.
Tweet jumps into guard, dragging Griffen to the mat.
Griffen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tweet to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Griffen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tweet pulls down on the head and he's put Griffen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Tweet!
Anthony Tweet is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stank Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz looking to control.
Williams trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Williams trying to control the pace.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Stank Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Diaz.
Williams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams manages to end up in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stank Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Diaz is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Stank Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stank Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams postures up.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Diaz moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Diaz controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Williams wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stank Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Stank Williams just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Stank Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Diaz.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is controlling Williams's posture.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Williams wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Santiago Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stank Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Williams postures up.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stank Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stank Williams!
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