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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar De La Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Micky Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar De La Hoya!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Hoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathews.
De La Hoya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathews's head backwards.
De La Hoya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De La Hoya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De La Hoya throws a series of strikes that have Mathews backpedaling.
It looks like Micky Mathews has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Hoya throws a series of punches but Mathews avoids them all with ease.
De La Hoya misses with a series of wild punches.
De La Hoya tries to move into range but Mathews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De La Hoya.
De La Hoya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mathews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mathews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Micky Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Hoya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De La Hoya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mathews misses with a leg kick.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De La Hoya counters with a series of strikes. Mathews will be more careful next time no doubt.
De La Hoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews throws a left and a right that both miss
and De La Hoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De La Hoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Hoya lands a two punch combo.
Mathews is rocked!
De La Hoya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Mathews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews seems to have got his legs back now.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
Mathews with a poor takedown
and De La Hoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Hoya swinging wilding here.
De La Hoya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mathews counters with a series of strikes. De La Hoya will be more careful next time no doubt.
De La Hoya drops Mathews with a beautiful combination! Mathews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De La Hoya is looking for the KO!
De La Hoya grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mathews takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! De La Hoya cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar De La Hoya!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alice Wonderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang comes to the cage accompanied by Special Agent Huang. Alice Wonderland will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alice Wonderland!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang slips a jab and a cross from Wonderland.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wonderland.
Wonderland misses with a head kick.
Wonderland tries to close the distance and clinch but Huang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonderland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huang fails with the takedown.
Wonderland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonderland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Wonderland misses
and Huang counters by clinching up.
Huang drags the fight down to the ground.
Huang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huang has his feet on Wonderland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Huang avoids a kick to the body.
Huang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonderland.
Huang scores with a push kick.
Wonderland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonderland lands with a nice combination. Huang backs away looking to recover.
It looks like George Huang has been cut.
Wonderland misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wonderland blocks a low kick nicely.
Huang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Huang prevents Wonderland from getting back to his feet.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonderland has wrist control.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonderland 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.
Huang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wonderland dodges the punch combination from Huang.
Wonderland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Huang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wonderland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wonderland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wonderland!
Huang is breathing heavily.
Huang is trying to control Wonderland's posture but Wonderland avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wonderland is controlling him well.
Huang is looking for a sweep.
Wonderland stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wonderland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonderland.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wonderland. Huang shrugs it off though.
Wonderland connects with a jab.
Wonderland cracks the inside of Huang's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland looks to land a combination. Huang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huang is rocked!
George Huang's cut is getting worse.
Huang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Huang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Huang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Wonderland.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Huang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wonderland obliges.
Wonderland lands a hook that snaps the head of Huang backwards.
Wonderland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huang has Wonderland pressed against the cage, preventing Wonderland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wonderland breaks from the clinch.
Huang swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonderland.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wonderland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alice Wonderland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonderland throws a series of punches but Huang moves out of range.
Huang misses with a low kick.
Wonderland slaps away a takedown attempt from Huang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Wonderland.
Huang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wonderland can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alice Wonderland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Huang'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.
Wonderland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Wonderland.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wonderland.
Huang avoids a kick to the body.
Wonderland throws a leg kick which misses Huang's front leg but catches the back leg as Huang tries to avoid it.
Wonderland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Wonderland. No joy for Huang on that attempt.
Wonderland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Huang's head.
George Huang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wonderland misses with a leg kick
and Huang counters with a straight right hand.
Wonderland lands a slapping body shot.
Wonderland throws a right hand that Huang ducks under and follows up with a left that Huang also avoids with ease.
Huang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonderland doesn't manage to clinch there - Huang circles away.
Huang closes the distance and pushes Wonderland back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Wonderland.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wonderland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huang's face.
Wonderland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonderland wants to slow Huang down by chopping away at his legs.
Wonderland scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonderland lands a right hook to the body.
Wonderland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wonderland.
Wonderland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wonderland misses with a few strikes there.
Huang clinches up with Wonderland and pushes him back against the cage.
Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wonderland lands with a short shot to the head.
Wonderland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonderland tries to clinch up.
Wonderland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wonderland moves out of range of the strikes.
Wonderland misses with a few strikes there.
Wonderland misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Huang scores with a four punch combination!
Wonderland thows a body shot but no joy.
Huang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alice Wonderland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonderland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wonderland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wonderland's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonderland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huang is really struggling to control Wonderland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wonderland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wonderland keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Wonderland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wonderland pushes Huang off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wonderland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huang throws a right hand that Wonderland ducks under and follows up with a left that Wonderland also avoids with ease.
Wonderland throws a sloppy head kick and Huang moves out of range easily.
Wonderland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huang momentarily.
George Huang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wonderland misses with a double jab.
Huang blocks a head kick by Wonderland.
Wonderland lands a lovely overhand right.
Wonderland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huang misses with a two punch combination.
Huang pushes Wonderland up against the cage in a clinch.
Wonderland is looking to break free of the clinch but Huang has double underhooks.
Wonderland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonderland is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wonderland down to the mat. Wonderland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alice Wonderland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wonderland. Wonderland obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wonderland!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang blocks a head kick by Wonderland.
Wonderland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huang rather than just go for the knockout.
Huang throws and low kick but Wonderland moves out of range easily.
Wonderland throws a head kick but Huang moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huang.
Huang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wonderland throws a head kick but Huang moves out of range.
Wonderland is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wonderland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huang.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wonderland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alice Wonderland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Huang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wonderland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wonderland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wonderland counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Huang is looking to chop away at Wonderland's legs.
Wonderland misses with a head kick.
Huang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huang misses with a straight right.
Huang clinches.
Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wonderland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wonderland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huang blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wonderland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonderland lands a jab-cross combination.
Wonderland scores with a hook.
Wonderland scores with a hook to the body. Huang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wonderland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wonderland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonderland misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonderland clinches up with Huang and pushes him back against the cage.
Huang is trying to stall.
Wonderland is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage.
Huang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wonderland cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Wonderland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonderland punishes Huang's body with a nice straight punch.
Wonderland lands a jab-cross combination.
Jeez, George Huang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wonderland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huang.
Wonderland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wonderland.
Wonderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonderland sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonderland misses with a head kick.
Wonderland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Wonderland misses its intended target.
Huang scores a takedown into full mount!
Huang looking to control but Wonderland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wonderland wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Huang.
Wonderland is trying to stand.
Huang get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland lands with a nice body punch.
Wonderland throws out a leg kick but Huang moves out of range and Wonderland only half commits.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huang.
Wonderland pushes Huang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Huang tries for a kimura but Wonderland is defending well.
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huang swings around for an armbar but Wonderland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Huang's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huang is proving hard to escape from.
Wonderland won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Wonderland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Huang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wonderland is controlling him.
George Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alice Wonderland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Huang slips a jab and a cross from Wonderland.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alice Wonderland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wonderland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alice Wonderland!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uber Cool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick patterson (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uber Cool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nick patterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
patterson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Uber Cool has been cut.
patterson slips a jab from Cool.
A swing and a miss from patterson.
patterson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cool drops to the canvas, hurt badly! patterson follows Cool to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). nick patterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quentin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahe Ambarchyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambarchyan has chosen Hollywood Undead - Undead as his entrance music. Quentin King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vahe Ambarchyan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahe Ambarchyan!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ambarchyan pinned against the cage. Ambarchyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King fails with the takedown.
Ambarchyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ambarchyan looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ambarchyan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ambarchyan postures up.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
King has a closed guard, preventing Ambarchyan from standing up.
Ambarchyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ambarchyan throwing strikes but missing.
King has his hands on Ambarchyan's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to keep Ambarchyan in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambarchyan tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambarchyan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambarchyan fails with the takedown
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
Ambarchyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King is standing up over Ambarchyan. Ambarchyan looks to escape but King dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
King wants to control but Ambarchyan is keeping him busy.
Ambarchyan is looking for a sweep.
King has hold of Ambarchyan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ambarchyan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - King cranks the arm and Ambarchyan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ambarchyan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quentin King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Machini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System of A Down - Chop Suey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Machini!
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, Robert Brewster!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brewster trying to control the position from guard on top but Machini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brewster wants to pass the guard but Machini is keeping the position.
Machini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brewster manages to get himself to full guard.
Brewster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machini controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machini!
Brewster goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Machini is on top in guard.
Machini looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brewster is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster looking to sit in guard and control but Machini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brewster 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.
Brewster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewster lands some strikes from the bottom.
Brewster wants to sweep here but Machini controlling him for the moment.
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.
Machini wants to get up but he can't break Brewster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machini jabs Brewster right on the nose. Brewster blinks but takes it well.
Machini shoots for a takedown but Brewster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machini wants to clinch.
Brewster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machini misses with a straight right.
Brewster tries for a takedown but Machini circles away easily
and Machini counters with a low kick, right behind Brewster 's knee.
Brewster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Machini!
Brewster looks gassed!
Brewster controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machini tries to reverse the position but Brewster maintains control.
Machini is working hard here to advance position.
Machini wants to hold on but Brewster pushes him away.
Brewster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machini is looking to escape.
Brewster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machini and Brewster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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 Joe Machini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brewster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machini cracks Brewster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brewster's half guard.
Brewster is trying to control but can't.
Machini seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brewster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machini is working away from the top position though.
Machini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewster's head.
Machini prevents Brewster from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machini winds up and cracks Brewster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Machini slips a nice elbow through Brewster's hands, connecting with Brewster's forehead.
Machini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brewster gets full guard.
Machini stands up from Brewster's guard - Machini perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brewster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe Machini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewster defending well as Machini loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Machini or perhaps it was just good defense by Brewster which made him look bad.
Brewster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joe Machini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewster is breathing heavily.
Machini looks to throw the jab but Brewster is out of range.
Brewster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machini looks to score with a jab to the body but Brewster is just out of range.
A big left from Machini misses.
Machini tries to clinch but Brewster moves out of range.
Machini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brewster counters with a left and a right that stings Machini.
Machini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machini catches Brewster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brewster dives in and grabs Machini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machini pushes down on Brewster's head and hops out.
Joe Machini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Brewster.
Machini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brewster on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brewster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brewster!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machini tries to control but Brewster wriggling away.
Brewster regains half guard.
Machini wants to stand up but Brewster is controlling the position.
Machini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machini tries to stand and escape but Brewster is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brewster wants to improve his position but Machini is controlling well.
Brewster is refusing to be controlled, as Machini sits in half guard.
Brewster tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machini has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Machini content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Machini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brewster looks to score with a jab to the body but Machini is just out of range.
Machini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machini showed some decent athleticism there.
Joe Machini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machini wants to stand up but Brewster has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Brewster gets full guard.
Machini gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Brewster as Machini shoots in.
Machini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brewster sprawls well. Brewster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machini gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brewster.
Brewster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brewster circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Machini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Brewster.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brewster.
Brewster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Machini misses the jab.
Brewster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brewster is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brewster connects with a nice short shot to Machini's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machini is trying to stand.
Machini is not content to let Brewster control the position.
Machini is looking to improve his position.
Machini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brewster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machini is doing well to control the position and prevent Brewster from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster is stalling here. Machini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brewster seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Machini tries to stand but Brewster is controlling his head.
The referee asks Machini politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Machini prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brewster is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Machini stalls from top position.
Machini is looking to take a break and control but Brewster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robert Brewster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Brewster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brewster tries to get to full guard but Machini has control of the leg.
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 Joe Machini.
Well Machini 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Machini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 cm
21
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Furcal!
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, Willie Green!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Green.
Furcal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Furcal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furcal.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Furcal ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Furcal.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green is rocked!
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!
Are you kidding me?! Furcal ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Green clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Furcal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wicheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutuola comes to the cage accompanied by Funny Ice T Moments. Wicheals is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Think I'm Cute. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Wicheals!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutuola throws a nice looking combination but Wicheals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Odafin Tutuola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutuola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tutuola tries for a takedown but Wicheals sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wicheals scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wicheals controlling the pace.
Wicheals tries to pass to full mount but Tutuola defends it.
Well, if Wicheals 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.
Tutuola wants to improve his position but Wicheals is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wicheals in particular looking to stall.
Tutuola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wicheals on the ground.
Tutuola strikes from the bottom but Wicheals passes into mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicheals with the ground and pound from mount.
Wicheals unloading with bombs!
Wicheals takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wicheals's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A nice elbow there by Wicheals.
Wicheals controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Shawn Wicheals just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tutuola wants to clinch.
Tutuola misses with a double jab.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wicheals sprawls well. Wicheals wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tutuola gets slowly back to his feet.
Wicheals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutuola throws out the jab.
Tutuola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Tutuola misses.
Wicheals throws out a powerful jab.
Wicheals gets a takedown into half guard.
Tutuola is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Wicheals 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tutuola is looking to get back to full guard here but Wicheals has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to control but Wicheals is having none of it.
Tutuola is desperately trying to improve his position but Wicheals has a good base and remains in mount.
Wicheals controlling from mount.
Tutuola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wicheals looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tutuola is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tutuola's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicheals controlling from mount.
Wicheals lands a nice shot to the head.
Wicheals controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutuola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Wicheals dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Wicheals or perhaps it was just good defense by Tutuola which made him look bad.
Tutuola throws a right and a left that Wicheals avoids nicely.
Wicheals dives in and grabs Tutuola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutuola pushes down on Wicheals's head and hops out.
No luck for Wicheals with that takedown attempt.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wicheals.
Tutuola scores with a jab. Wicheals acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wicheals shoots for a double leg takedown but Tutuola sprawls well. He's pushed Wicheals's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wicheals 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.
Tutuola wants to stand but Wicheals is controlling the position.
Tutuola wriggles free and stands up.
Tutuola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tutuola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tutuola stuffs the takedown.
Wicheals drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicheals won't allow Tutuola to get back to his feet.
Tutuola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wicheals controls the pace.
Shawn Wicheals has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wicheals passes Tutuola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Wicheals seems content to control.
Tutuola tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wicheals has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wicheals tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola is working to get back to half guard.
Tutuola wants to get back to his feet.
Wicheals tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wicheals stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Tutuola.
Tutuola swinging wilding here.
Wicheals stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wicheals wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicheals shoots in for a takedown but Tutuola shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Wicheals lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tutuola doesn't seem phased though.
Wicheals looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wicheals is defended easily by Tutuola.
Tutuola looks to land a combination but Wicheals avoids it well.
Wicheals tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tutuola swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Tutuola.
Wicheals shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tutuola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wicheals stands up.
Tutuola scores with a one two! Wicheals had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicheals bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wicheals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutuola throws out the jab.
Wicheals misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tutuola fails to land with a series of punches.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wicheals paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tutuola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tutuola stuffs the takedown.
Tutuola misses with a two punch combination.
Wicheals bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tutuola's head.
Wicheals shoots in but Tutuola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wicheals fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wicheals shoots in but Tutuola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Wicheals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A swing and a miss from Tutuola.
Tutuola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Wicheals. That snapped Tutuola's head back.
Wicheals tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tutuola swivels and escapes.
Tutuola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wicheals shoots in but no luck this time.
Odafin Tutuola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tutuola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Wicheals with that takedown attempt.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wicheals.
Wicheals lands a jab-cross combination.
Wicheals shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tutuola as he jumps to the side.
Wicheals avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wicheals shoots in looking for a takedown. Tutuola tries to sprawl out of it but Wicheals keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tutuola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wicheals shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicheals slips nicely into half guard.
Tutuola tries to get to full guard but Wicheals has control of the leg.
Wicheals landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wicheals gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wicheals throws a combination that misses
and Tutuola counters with a series of strikes. Wicheals will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wicheals dives in and grabs Tutuola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutuola pushes down on Wicheals's head and hops out.
Wicheals tries for a takedown but Tutuola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wicheals lands with a nice body kick.
Wicheals checks a low kick from Tutuola.
Wicheals lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tutuola takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicheals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wicheals decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tutuola wants to get back to full guard.
Tutuola pushes Wicheals off looking to stand but Wicheals dives back in and keeps control.
Wicheals content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wicheals missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wicheals passes to side control.
Tutuola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wicheals wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tutuola is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicheals decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tutuola to his feet.
Wicheals dives in and grabs Tutuola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutuola pushes down on Wicheals's head and hops out.
Wicheals needs to keep his hands up - Tutuola had a free shot at his head there.
Tutuola has his takedown stuffed
so Wicheals counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wicheals drops back looking for a leg! Tutuola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tutuola manages to kick Wicheals off! Wicheals jumps back into Tutuola's guard.
Wicheals decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wicheals dodges the punch combination from Tutuola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicheals throws a head kick that Tutuola semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wicheals closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Wicheals.
Tutuola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tutuola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wicheals lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tutuola backs up against the cage.
Tutuola throws a nice looking combination but Wicheals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wicheals shoots in for a double leg but Tutuola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tutuola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wicheals counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tutuola's guard now.
Tutuola looking for a sweep. Not yet Tutuola, not yet.
Tutuola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wicheals controls the pace.
Wicheals has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutuola keeping moving, preventing Wicheals from controlling successfully.
Odafin Tutuola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Wicheals is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Wicheals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wicheals 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Wicheals!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas's entrance music is Hit Em Up. A fine choice. Wright has chosen Superstar Remix as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denzel Douglas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Wright!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Manny Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Douglas.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Douglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Douglas.
Wright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Douglas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Douglas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Douglas.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Denzel Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Wright.
Denzel Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Wright.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas walks into a straight right hand from Wright.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Douglas!
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douglas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Douglas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Douglas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Douglas and Wright has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Douglas tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas can't do much from the bottom here.
Douglas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denzel Douglas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Wright.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Douglas tries to clinch
and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Douglas's guard.
Douglas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Douglas trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douglas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wright controls the pace.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.
Douglas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Douglas has passed into half guard!
Wright pushes Douglas off looking to stand but Douglas dives back in and keeps control.
Wright tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Wright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Douglas escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Douglas tries to escape but Wright is in control.
Wright in the domination position with Douglas hanging on.
Wright tries to score with some ground and pound. Douglas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Douglas regains half guard, as Wright was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright.
Douglas is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
Wright looks to land a strike but Douglas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Douglas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright.
Wright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Douglas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Douglas.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Denzel Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright has managed to clinch.
Wright has clasped his hands together around Douglas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Douglas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wright off and has taken his back!
Douglas keeps control of the position as Wright tries to break free.
Douglas struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas not allowing Wright to control his hands.
Douglas keeps control of the position easily here as Wright tries to buck him off.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Douglas get's back to his feet.
Douglas misses with a combination
and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Douglas's guard.
Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Douglas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douglas controlling Wright's posture.
Manny Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Wright postures up in Douglas's guard and throws a big left but Douglas blocks it.
Wright wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Douglas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Douglas's guard.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douglas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Douglas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Douglas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Douglas!
Douglas trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slows the pace down.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Douglas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wright's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Douglas slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Wright really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Douglas tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Douglas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Douglas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wright.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright wants to clinch
and Douglas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manny Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright shoots in and bounces Douglas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.
Wright throws and elbow that misses. Douglas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Douglas!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wright checks a low kick from Douglas.
Wright misses with a combination
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
Douglas thows a body shot but no joy.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright stalks Douglas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Douglas's face. Douglas staggers backwards, shaken.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a body shot
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Douglas misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Douglas tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
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.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wright clobbers Douglas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Douglas lands a with a good body shot.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Douglas had his way with Manny Wright in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wright tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Douglas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Douglas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Douglas punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
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.
Wright swinging wilding here.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Douglas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Douglas catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Douglas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Wright is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wright blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Denzel Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Wright.
Wright tries for a takedown but Douglas circles away easily
and Douglas counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Douglas!
Denzel Douglas is the new heavyweight champion!
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