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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Uni (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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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhamad Uni!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Uni is trying to defend but Law finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Law is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uni has one foot on Law's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Uni cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Uni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Uni.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Uni circles away.
Law drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uni digs a good hook to Law's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uni misses with a takedown
and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Uni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uni is looking to break free of the clinch but Law has double underhooks.
Uni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Law has Uni pressed against the cage.
A short right from Uni.
Law throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law lands a takedown into guard.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law pushes down on Uni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uni wants to get back to his feet.
Uni looks gassed!
Uni won't allow Law to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uni pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
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. Law connects with a nice short shot to Uni's temple.
Law wants to take a breather but Uni is having none of it.
Uni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law.
Uni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uni looks like he's trying to stand up.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uni's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uni looks like he's trying to stand up.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Law moves nicely into side control.
Law lands some shots froms side control.
Law prevents Uni from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uni is working to avoid the ground and pound but Law connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Law scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uni to see if he's OK.
Law tries for a kimura but Uni is defending well.
Uni 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.
Law tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Uni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law advances nicely into full mount.
Law with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Law looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Uni looks a forlorn figure.
Law prevents Uni from getting the reversal.
Law lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Uni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Uni is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Uni is trying to escape the mount.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Uni looks a forlorn figure.
Uni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uni in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Muhamad Uni has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Law scoring with strikes but Uni is staying in there.
That has opened up Muhamad Uni's cut even more.
Law trying to control but Uni is having none of it.
Law working Uni over with strikes here.
Law looking to control but Uni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Law with shots to the head and body - Uni looks very uncomfortable down there.
The cut above Muhamad Uni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muhamad Uni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronnie Law!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Turbano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmed Bazdarevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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171 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Turbano!
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, Mehmed Bazdarevic!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbano fails to land with a series of punches.
Turbano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bazdarevic.
Bazdarevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turbano avoids it really well and circles away.
Turbano tries to bum rush Bazdarevic with a series of wild strikes but Bazdarevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bazdarevic misses with a body kick.
Turbano throws a series of punches but Bazdarevic moves out of range.
Bazdarevic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas Turbano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmed Bazdarevic.
Bazdarevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turbano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bazdarevic checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Turbano. No joy for Bazdarevic on that attempt.
Bazdarevic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turbano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bazdarevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Turbano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bazdarevic tries for a takedown but Turbano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbano drops Bazdarevic with a right and a left! Turbano comes rushing in but Bazdarevic regains his composure and manages to keep Turbano in guard.
Bazdarevic is rocked!
It looks like Mehmed Bazdarevic has been cut.
Bazdarevic looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bazdarevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bazdarevic is still in real trouble! Can Turbano finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bazdarevic has a closed guard, preventing Turbano from standing up.
Bazdarevic seems to have recovered his senses.
Bazdarevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bazdarevic is trying to control the position but Turbano postures up.
Turbano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bazdarevic's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Bazdarevic with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bazdarevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turbano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Turbano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turbano misses with a series of wild punches.
Turbano tries to land a leg kick but Bazdarevic saw it coming and moves away.
Bazdarevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turbano defends it nicely.
Bazdarevic slips a jab and a cross from Turbano.
Bazdarevic shoots in but no luck this time.
Bazdarevic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turbano sprawls well. Turbano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bazdarevic gets slowly back to his feet.
Turbano misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazdarevic closes the distance and clinches up with Turbano, looking for a takedown. Bazdarevic pushes Turbano against the cage but Turbano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turbano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turbano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bazdarevic dodges the punch combination from Turbano.
Bazdarevic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Bazdarevic with that takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Bazdarevic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turbano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turbano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turbano tries to bum rush Bazdarevic with a series of wild strikes but Bazdarevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bazdarevic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turbano's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bazdarevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bazdarevic drops back looking for a leg! Turbano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turbano manages to kick Bazdarevic off! Bazdarevic jumps back into Turbano's guard.
Bazdarevic won't allow Turbano to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bazdarevic wants to control from the top but Turbano keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Turbano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehmed Bazdarevic'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.
Bazdarevic needs to keep his hands up - Turbano had a free shot at his head there.
Bazdarevic shoots in but Turbano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bazdarevic.
Nice shot by Turbano.
Bazdarevic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bazdarevic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turbano to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas Turbano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turbano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bazdarevic misses with a takedown attempt - Turbano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas Turbano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmed Bazdarevic.
Turbano stuffs the takedown attempt from Bazdarevic. Bazdarevic gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turbano misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbano throws a series of punches but Bazdarevic moves out of range.
Turbano swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Turbano misses.
Bazdarevic 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.
Bazdarevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turbano is keeping the position for now.
Bazdarevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazdarevic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turbano is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbano wants to get back to his feet but Bazdarevic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazdarevic wants to control from the top but Turbano keeps moving.
Turbano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bazdarevic on the ground.
Turbano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bazdarevic is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bazdarevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bazdarevic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turbano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazdarevic somewhat.
Turbano slaps away a takedown attempt from Bazdarevic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turbano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turbano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bazdarevic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turbano's guard now.
Turbano wants to stand but Bazdarevic is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazdarevic wants to control from the top but Turbano keeps moving.
Bazdarevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bazdarevic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bazdarevic wants to control from the top but Turbano keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Turbano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mehmed Bazdarevic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Turbano misses with a low kick.
Thomas Turbano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turbano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turbano throws a combination that misses
and Bazdarevic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bazdarevic is working for a submission of some sort.
Bazdarevic is trying to control the action in half guard but Turbano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bazdarevic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazdarevic trying to control but Turbano is having none of it.
Turbano blocking the ground and pound.
Turbano is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bazdarevic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turbano is surviving well by controlling Bazdarevic's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bazdarevic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Turbano wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bazdarevic looking to secure an arm triangle but Turbano defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Turbano is squirming around, avoiding Bazdarevic's attempts to control the action.
Bazdarevic unloads with some shots from mount but Turbano bucks and avoids them well.
Bazdarevic is going olschool here, as he tries to force Turbano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turbano shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bazdarevic is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mehmed Bazdarevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Turbano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turbano tries to get out of the position.
Bazdarevic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turbano is looking to escape.
Thomas Turbano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turbano wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehmed Bazdarevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turbano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Turbano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YYEESS NNNOOO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. NNNOOO is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yes-No. YYEESS NNNOOO is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YYEESS NNNOOO!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NNNOOO takes one to the side of the head.
NNNOOO slips a straight right by Quaid.
NNNOOO moves in looking to clinch but Quaid pushes him off.
NNNOOO tries to clinch there but Quaid circles away.
NNNOOO stuffs the takedown attempt from Quaid. Quaid gets slowly back to his feet.
NNNOOO stuffs the takedown attempt from Quaid. Quaid gets slowly back to his feet.
Quaid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quaid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Quaid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quaid.
Quaid looks to land a right hand but NNNOOO moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
NNNOOO fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NNNOOO is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
NNNOOO is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quaid is just too persistent for him and manages to trip NNNOOO to the mat. NNNOOO regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
NNNOOO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
NNNOOO keeping full guard, as Quaid tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quaid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid is working hard here to advance position.
Quaid is keen to just control but NNNOOO is a slippery customer.
Quaid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quaid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NNNOOO does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NNNOOO scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from NNNOOO. No joy for Quaid on that attempt.
Quaid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Quaid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quaid tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quaid looking to finish with strikes here!
Quaid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NNNOOO is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
NNNOOO holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quaid tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quaid wants to control the action but instead NNNOOO gets a body lock and reverses into Quaid's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quaid looks for a takedown but NNNOOO sprawls well.
Quaid misses with an uppercut. NNNOOO saw that one coming.
NNNOOO gets caught flat footed, as Quaid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quaid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NNNOOO wants to get back to his feet.
Quaid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quaid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO wants to get back to his feet.
NNNOOO wants to stand back up but Quaid manages to pass into side control.
Quaid cracks NNNOOO with a big right hand but NNNOOO just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Quaid tries to score with some ground and pound. NNNOOO controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Quaid lands some shots froms side control.
NNNOOO is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
NNNOOO is not content to let Quaid control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid is trying to ground and pound but NNNOOO uses the momentary lack of control by Quaid to regain half guard.
Quaid throws a strike but NNNOOO avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid wants to control from the top but NNNOOO keeps moving.
Quaid is looking to work some ground and pound but NNNOOO has wrist control.
NNNOOO wants to stand and escape but Quaid is having none of it.
Quaid wants to control from the top but NNNOOO keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quaid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NNNOOO but NNNOOO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NNNOOO.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
NNNOOO uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Douglas Quaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaid dives in and grabs NNNOOO's left leg, looking for a takedown. NNNOOO pushes down on Quaid's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quaid darts in trying to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Quaid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Quaid fails with the takedown
and NNNOOO counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from NNNOOO misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NNNOOO wants to clinch.
Quaid swings away with a body shot that misses
and NNNOOO counters with a series of strikes. Quaid will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quaid throws a left and a right that both miss
and NNNOOO counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quaid throws a combination that misses
and NNNOOO counters with an inside leg kick.
Quaid misses with a looping right.
Quaid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NNNOOO counters with a good low kick that Quaid was not able to check.
Quaid wants to clinch.
NNNOOO steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quaid loads up on a big right hand but NNNOOO slips the punch.
YYEESS NNNOOO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NNNOOO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quaid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quaid missing with a left hand there. NNNOOO was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quaid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NNNOOO counters with a three punch combo that has Quaid backing up. Quaid nods at NNNOOO to acknowledge the strikes.
Quaid with a nice cross.
YYEESS NNNOOO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quaid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and NNNOOO counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quaid keeps control of NNNOOO as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NNNOOO wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quaid content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NNNOOO is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
NNNOOO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quaid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quaid has NNNOOO pressed against the cage, preventing NNNOOO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NNNOOO wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
NNNOOO jumps guard but Quaid stands there with NNNOOO around his waist. NNNOOO gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
NNNOOO has Quaid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quaid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
NNNOOO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quaid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quaid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NNNOOO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NNNOOO working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO tries to circle away but Quaid has him pinned against the cage.
Quaid has had enough of the clinch but NNNOOO keeps him there for the moment.
NNNOOO is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quaid can't fight it off and eventually NNNOOO manages to take the fight to the floor. Quaid looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
NNNOOO has gone for a leg lock! Quaid slips out almost immediately though and dives into NNNOOO's guard.
Quaid throwing strikes from guard but NNNOOO blocks nicely.
NNNOOO keeping moving, preventing Quaid from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quaid.
NNNOOO keeping full guard, as Quaid tries to pass.
Quaid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quaid prevents NNNOOO from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but YYEESS NNNOOO just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quaid throws a hook to the side of NNNOOO's head but NNNOOO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quaid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quaid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and NNNOOO counters with a left and a right that stings Quaid.
Quaid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of NNNOOO's head.
Quaid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Quaid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quaid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NNNOOO's head.
Quaid wants to pass the guard but NNNOOO is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quaid thows a huge punch but NNNOOO dodges it nicely.
Quaid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NNNOOO does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quaid prevents NNNOOO from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quaid throws a body punch but NNNOOO moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quaid shoots and misses
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
Quaid swats away the attempt to clinch by NNNOOO.
NNNOOO ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quaid misses with a straight right.
NNNOOO wants to clinch
and Quaid counters with a nice double leg into side control. NNNOOO won't be happy with that.
Quaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but NNNOOO keeps working.
Quaid creates some space and throws a big elbow, but NNNOOO sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid misses with the ground and pound.
NNNOOO is pushing Quaid's head away, looking to escape. Quaid manages to hold on to the position though.
NNNOOO is trying to escape the position but Quaid is controlling the position.
Quaid throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
NNNOOO wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quaid tries for a takedown but NNNOOO circles away easily
and NNNOOO counters with a left and a right that stings Quaid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NNNOOO keeps the fight on the outside.
Quaid swings away with a body shot that misses
and NNNOOO counters with a two punch combo.
Quaid lands a jab to the nose.
NNNOOO moves into the clinch.
Quaid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quaid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NNNOOO is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid had his way with YYEESS NNNOOO in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Quaid rushes NNNOOO and presses him up against the cage.
Quaid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
NNNOOO can't break the clinch.
Quaid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NNNOOO has had enough of the clinch but Quaid keeps him there for the moment.
Quaid has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but NNNOOO regains guard immediately.
NNNOOO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NNNOOO is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid looking to sit in guard and control but NNNOOO gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
NNNOOO trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NNNOOO preventing the sweep.
Quaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
NNNOOO drops back looking for a leg! Quaid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quaid manages to kick NNNOOO off! NNNOOO jumps back into Quaid's guard.
NNNOOO 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.
YYEESS NNNOOO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NNNOOO lands a head kick!
Quaid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NNNOOO counters with a left and a right that stings Quaid.
Quaid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and NNNOOO counters by moving into the clinch.
Quaid dodges an elbow strike from NNNOOO.
Quaid slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid breaks the clinch.
Quaid tries for a takedown but NNNOOO circles away easily
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
NNNOOO ducks under a wild hook from Quaid.
Douglas Quaid is winning the standup battle so far.
NNNOOO moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Quaid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NNNOOO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quaid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quaid misses with a double jab
and NNNOOO counters by clinching up.
Quaid misses with a body punch.
Douglas Quaid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quaid pushes NNNOOO back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NNNOOO throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quaid swings wildly with an uppercut but NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quaid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NNNOOO lands a damaging elbow.
NNNOOO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Douglas Quaid.
I think Quaid 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Quaid!
Douglas Quaid retains his featherweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jacob Kain enters the cage!
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23
300 lbs
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25
295 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kain is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kain dodges it nicely.
Smith working over Kain with some ground and pound. Kain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kain's temple.
Kain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kain gets full guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith works over Kain with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kain is keeping the position for now.
Kain looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Kain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kain looking to control.
Kain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.
Smith distracts Kain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is working Kain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is in close to Kain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith throws a strike but Kain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kain looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith stands up over Kain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kain looking to control.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kain tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Kain. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Kain shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kain's guard.
Smith is in close to Kain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kain shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Kain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kain wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Kain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith works over Kain with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kain blocks nicely.
Kain wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith stops Kain from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kain tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kain tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Kain drops back down to his feet.
Bubba Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Kain.
Smith jumps guard.
Smith 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 pulls guard.
Kain lands a couple of elbows.
Kain throws a big right hand that misses.
Kain throwing strikes but missing.
Kain prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kain.
Kain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bubba Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kain is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith is controlling Kain's posture.
Smith is working an open guard so Kain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kain throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kain slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kain throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kain misses with a takedown
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kain takes a shot to the head.
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 Kain uses from the top position.
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith kicks Kain off and gets to his feet.
Kain tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kain looking for a takedown.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith has his feet on Kain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kain as he jumps to the side.
Kain misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bubba Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Kain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kain trying to control here.
Kain is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kain's head.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kain's temple.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Kain pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kain wants to get back to his feet.
Kain takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith throws an elbow but Kain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain wants to control but Smith postures up.
Kain is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Bubba Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Kain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kain is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Bubba Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kain shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kain defending well though.
Kain looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Kain's hands, connecting with Kain's forehead.
Smith working over Kain with some ground and pound. Kain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Jacob Kain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kain is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Kain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Yankowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Homether (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yankowy's entrance music is Just Can't Hate Enough. A fine choice. Alex Homether will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Yankowy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Homether!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homether tries to bum rush Yankowy with a series of wild strikes but Yankowy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Homether lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yankowy circles away quickly and effectively.
Yankowy ducks under a wild hook from Homether.
Some wild striking there from Homether.
Homether throws a nice looking combination but Yankowy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Homether fails to land with a series of punches.
Homether looks to land a combination but Yankowy avoids it well.
Homether ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yankowy moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homether throws a body punch but Yankowy moves out of range.
Homether throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Homether jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Jon Yankowy has been cut.
Homether misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yankowy avoids the body shot from Homether.
Homether cracks Yankowy with a good jab.
A combination from Homether does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Homether darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yankowy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yankowy has a takedown stuffed.
Yankowy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Homether avoids a kick to the body.
Yankowy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homether thows a body shot but no joy.
Yankowy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Homether swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Yankowy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yankowy moves out of range of the strikes.
Yankowy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Homether misses the shot to the body.
Alex Homether seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homether throws a right hand that Yankowy ducks under and follows up with a left that Yankowy also avoids with ease.
Yankowy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yankowy takes one on the button.
Yankowy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homether throws a series of punches but Yankowy avoids them all with ease.
Homether defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yankowy.
Homether looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Homether will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Homether.
Homether blocks a head kick by Yankowy.
Homether jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yankowy scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yankowy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankowy lands a nice shot to the head.
Yankowy punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Homether that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yankowy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Homether is trying to escape the mount.
Yankowy punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yankowy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Homether can't escape the position.
Homether regains half guard.
Yankowy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Homether tries to get to full guard but Yankowy has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Yankowy.
Yankowy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Homether dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Yankowy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yankowy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yankowy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Homether tries to get to full guard but Yankowy has control of the leg.
Yankowy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Homether.
Homether is looking to reverse the position.
Yankowy working the ground and pound.
Homether tries to buck Yankowy off but Yankowy is having none of it.
Yankowy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Homether tries to bench press Yankowy off him but Yankowy keeps the position.
Yankowy is putting a hurting on Homether here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homether is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yankowy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yankowy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Homether is breathing heavily.
Yankowy prevents Homether from improving his position.
Yankowy winds up and cracks Homether with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Homether has hold of Yankowy's hands but Yankowy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yankowy working the head and body with strikes.
Yankowy working the head and body with strikes.
Yankowy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yankowy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Homether is looking to improve his position.
Homether is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankowy is trying to control the action in half guard but Homether is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Homether is looking for a sweep. Yankowy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Homether gets back to full guard.
Yankowy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yankowy won't allow Homether to sweep him here.
Homether manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yankowy tries to improve his position but instead Homether has taken his back!
Yankowy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yankowy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Homether is working away from the top position though.
Yankowy actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homether thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yankowy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Homether is pressing down on Yankowy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yankowy is holding on for now.
Yankowy actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Homether misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yankowy.
Homether misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yankowy avoids the body shot from Homether.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yankowy is defended easily by Homether.
Homether misses with a wild body shot.
Homether fails to land with a series of punches.
Yankowy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Homether looking for a guillotine here but Yankowy defends easily.
Homether is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Yankowy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Yankowy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yankowy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yankowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Homether.
Homether misses the jab.
Homether misses with the combination.
Homether lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yankowy at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Homether throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Homether lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Yankowy or perhaps it was just good defense by Homether which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homether throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Homether lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yankowy at a distance.
Homether swats away the attempt to clinch by Yankowy.
Homether throws a series of punches but Yankowy avoids them all with ease.
Yankowy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Yankowy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homether throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Homether missing with a left hand there. Yankowy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Homether misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homether moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Homether is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yankowy rather than just go for the knockout.
Homether takes a swing at Yankowy's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Yankowy or perhaps it was just good defense by Homether which made him look bad.
Yankowy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Homether sprawls well. Homether wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yankowy gets slowly back to his feet.
Homether just misses with a punch to the body.
Yankowy slips a straight right by Homether.
Homether scores with a sloppy right hand. Yankowy should have avoided that one.
Alex Homether is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankowy slips a jab from Homether.
Yankowy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Homether paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Yankowy with that takedown attempt.
Homether scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yankowy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Homether.
Homether thows a body shot but no joy.
Homether fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Homether looks to score with a jab to the body but Yankowy is just out of range.
Homether fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yankowy manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankowy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yankowy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yankowy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Homether throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homether fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yankowy manages to avoid it.
Yankowy moves forwards but Homether connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Yankowy or perhaps it was just good defense by Homether which made him look bad.
Yankowy ducks under a wild hook from Homether.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Homether really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Yankowy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Homether throws a body punch but Yankowy moves out of range.
Alex Homether seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homether throws a series of strikes that have Yankowy backpedaling.
Yankowy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Homether looks to land a combination. Yankowy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yankowy is rocked!
Homether swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Homether as Yankowy shoots in.
Homether connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yankowy's hands.
A big right from Homether misses.
Homether digs a good body shot into Yankowy's ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Homether. No joy for Yankowy on that attempt.
Homether throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yankowy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homether looks to score with a jab to the body but Yankowy is just out of range.
Homether fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yankowy manages to avoid it.
Homether ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Homether.
A jab from Homether misses.
Homether throws a series of strikes that have Yankowy backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homether misses with a wild body shot.
Homether throws a right hand that Yankowy ducks under and follows up with a left that Yankowy also avoids with ease.
Homether fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yankowy manages to avoid it.
Yankowy slips a straight right by Homether.
Homether lands a slapping body shot.
Yankowy 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.
Yankowy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yankowy stopping the sweep attempt from Homether.
Homether is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homether can't keep his opponent in guard - Yankowy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Homether is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yankowy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Homether defending well though.
Yankowy working over Homether with some ground and pound. Homether looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yankowy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Homether tries to roll over but Yankowy keeps him under control.
Homether regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yankowy.
Homether had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yankowy defends it easily.
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.
Yankowy working some strikes from top position.
Yankowy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yankowy throwing strikes but missing.
Homether looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yankowy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yankowy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yankowy advances position into side control!
Yankowy tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Yankowy crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Homether dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jon Yankowy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Homether looks to score with a jab to the body but Yankowy is just out of range.
Yankowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Homether.
Homether throws a nice looking combination but Yankowy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Homether swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Homether.
Nice takedown defense from Homether. No joy for Yankowy on that attempt.
Homether fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homether throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Homether is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right-left combo lands from Homether.
Yankowy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Homether swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Yankowy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Homether misses the target.
Yankowy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yankowy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Homether scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Homether sizes up Yankowy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yankowy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Homether misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homether punishes Yankowy's body with a nice straight punch.
Homether throws a series of punches but Yankowy moves out of range.
Homether misses with a looping right.
Homether misses with a wild combination.
Homether moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Homether takes a swing at Yankowy's ribcage but misses.
Homether thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yankowy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homether misses with a two punch combination.
Yankowy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Homether.
No joy there for Homether, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yankowy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Homether.
Homether keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Homether throws a right and a left that Yankowy avoids nicely.
Homether misses with a body shot.
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.
Homether lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yankowy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yankowy avoids the body shot from Homether.
Alex Homether is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Homether swings for the body but Yankowy moves out of range.
Homether sizes up Yankowy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yankowy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Homether's waist but Homether gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yankowy off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homether throws a right and a left that Yankowy avoids nicely.
Jon Yankowy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homether throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Homether comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Homether has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Homether!
Alex Homether is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Couza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Couza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Couza!
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, LeRoy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couza throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins leaves Couza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couza clinches.
Couza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Couza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couza with a knee to the head.
It looks like LeRoy Jenkins has been cut.
Couza breaks the clinch.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Couza.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Couza throws and elbow that misses. Jenkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couza's guard. Nice move by Jenkins!
Couza trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couza has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Couza looking for a sweep. Not yet Couza, not yet.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Couza actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Couza is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Couza is controlling the position.
Jenkins moves into full mount! Couza won't be happy about that!
Couza is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Couza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins won't let Couza get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Couza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couza is looking to escape.
Couza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Ronaldo Couza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LeRoy Jenkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Couza.
Ronaldo Couza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Couza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Couza ducks under and follows up with a left that Couza also avoids with ease.
Ronaldo Couza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws and low kick but Couza moves out of range easily.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couza moves away.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Couza is trying to get back to half guard.
Couza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jenkins wants to control but Couza is keeping him busy.
Couza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Couza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couza wants to get back to his feet.
Couza seems a little lost for a moment, as Jenkins dominates the positioning.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couza closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Couza pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins has Couza up against the cage in a clinch.
Couza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A knee to the head by Couza.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Couza.
Couza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Couza misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couza has him pressed against the cage.
Couza misses with a knee strike.
Couza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couza.
Couza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Couza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Couza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couza misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Couza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Couza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Couza has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Couza has double underhooks.
Couza is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Couza keeps him there for the moment.
Couza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Couza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Couza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couza stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Couza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins tries to break free but Couza pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Couza has double underhooks.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couza tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Couza misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Couza won't allow it.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couza avoids it.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couza looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Couza keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Jenkins scores with a four punch combination!
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jenkins looks to land a combination. Couza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Couza as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couza keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Couza has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Couza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Couza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jenkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Couza prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeRoy Jenkins'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. This is the final round!
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Couza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couza darts in trying to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Couza.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeRoy Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couza moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Couza tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins missing with knees to the body.
Couza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couza tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Couza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couza looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couza shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Couza persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Couza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins thuds a left hand into Couza's body.
Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Couza has him pinned against the cage.
Couza tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Couza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Couza won't allow it.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Couza goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Couza moves out of range.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Couza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couza misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Jenkins both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Couza is having none of it.
Jenkins lands a left and a right that send Couza crashing to the mat, dazed. Jenkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Couza is rocked!
Jenkins throws a right hand that Couza ducks under and follows up with a left that Couza also avoids with ease.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Couza wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins drops Couza with a beautiful combination! Couza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jenkins is looking for the KO!
Oh Couza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couza moves away.
Couza seems to have got his legs back now.
Couza checks a leg kick.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couza moves away.
Jenkins cracks Couza with a good jab.
A right-left combo lands from Jenkins.
Couza clinches with his opponent.
Couza prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Couza avoids nicely.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Couza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Couza prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couza swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couza tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couza avoids it.
Couza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Couza trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.
Couza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couza moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jenkins lunges at Couza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Couza's hand.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Couza walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins has Couza up against the cage in a clinch.
Couza breaks from the clinch.
Couza gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Couza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
Couza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Couza is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
LeRoy Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins 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 26:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irv Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Irv Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mikel with that takedown attempt.
Mikel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mikel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goldman is surviving well by controlling Mikel's body position as best he can.
Goldman is looking to improve his position but Mikel isn't that keen on the idea.
Mikel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goldman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mikel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Goldman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goldman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goldman and Mikel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mikel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Goldman to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikel wants to clinch.
Mikel shoots for a takedown but Goldman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mikel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikel misses with an uppercut.
Mikel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mikel.
Mikel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldman's waist but Goldman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikel off to one side.
Goldman stalks Mikel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mikel's face. Mikel staggers backwards, shaken.
Mikel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldman as he jumps to the side.
Mikel loads up on a big right hand but Goldman slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mikel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikel is breathing heavily.
A big left from Mikel misses.
Mikel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Goldman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Mikel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldman prevents Mikel from getting back to his feet.
Goldman passes into half guard.
Mikel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goldman works his way into full mount!
Goldman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mikel is in real trouble.
Mikel is covering up but some of the strikes from Goldman are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikel grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldman working for the choke.
Mikel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goldman.
Goldman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mikel wants to get back to his feet.
Mikel is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Mikel right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mikel hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman controlling well, preventing Mikel from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goldman controlling the positon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikel has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Goldman is persistently looking for the submission but Mikel is defending it well.
Goldman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mikel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goldman.
Mikel just trying to survive but Goldman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikel wants to get back to his feet.
Goldman is cranking Mikel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mikel! He's tightened the choke and Mikel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Irv Goldman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yance Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Gillberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillberg has chosen In Flames - Colony as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yance Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Gillberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Gillberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Theo Gillberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillberg slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Gillberg keeps it at a distance.
Gillberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Gillberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Gillberg is avoiding it.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett clinches.
Gillberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gillberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gillberg misses with a combination
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillberg fails with the takedown
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Yance Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Gillberg.
Gillberg looks gassed!
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Gillberg is rocked!
Sackett walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gillberg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sackett swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gillberg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yance Sackett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fist Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and james konicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes into the arena with Primo Victoria, by Sabaton blaring out of the sound system. konicke has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. james konicke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fist Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, james konicke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter looks to land a combination but konicke avoids it well.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fighter duly obliges.
konicke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter missing with a left hand there. konicke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
konicke misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from konicke misses.
Fighter cracks konicke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fighter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning konicke to stand back up!
konicke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but konicke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fist Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
konicke looks gassed!
A left lands for Fighter.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
konicke misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh konicke colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Fighter as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and konicke is left battered and dazed whilst Fighter and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fist Fighter!
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