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SPF 18 - Bullet Ride PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pawter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azerus Mighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mighty has chosen You Ain't Got Nuttin' (Featuring Fabolous & Julez Santana) by Lil Wayne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Pawter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azerus Mighty!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawter rushes Mighty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mighty misses with a knee to the head.
Pawter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mighty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Mighty. No joy for Pawter on that attempt.
Mighty wants to slow Pawter down by chopping away at his legs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pawter.
Pawter with the ground and pound but Mighty regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mighty is trying to stand back up but Pawter is controlling him
Mighty tries to roll over but Pawter keeps him under control.
Pawter 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.
Mighty wants to sweep but Pawter has passed to side control!
Mighty is looking to reverse the position.
Mighty is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pawter connects with a decent elbow.
Pawter trying to control the action but Mighty is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter lands an elbow.
Pawter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mighty regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawter seems to be working for a kimura but Mighty defends the submission attempt.
Mighty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pawter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mighty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawter pulls his head out easily.
Pawter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mighty sees it coming and defends easily.
Mighty moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mighty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pawter is one step ahead there.
Mighty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mighty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mighty keeping moving, preventing Pawter from controlling successfully.
Mighty wants to stand and escape but Pawter is having none of it.
Mighty is working an open guard so Pawter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mighty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pawter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mighty's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mighty is looking for a sweep.
Pawter controlling the position from side mount.
Pawter tries for a kimura but Mighty is defending well.
Mighty tries to buck Pawter off but Pawter is having none of it.
Mighty wants to control but Pawter postures up.
Pawter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mighty, who protects the arm well.
Pawter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mighty is trying to improve his position.
Pawter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mighty is trying to improve his position.
Mighty wants to get back to his feet but Pawter drags him back down.
Mighty tries to bench press Pawter off him but Pawter keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pawter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pawter fails with a takedown attempt.
Mighty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pawter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mighty's guard.
Mighty is trying to keep Pawter in close.
Pawter wants to control from the top but Mighty keeps moving.
Pawter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pawter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mighty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mighty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robert Pawter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawter drops back looking for a leg! Mighty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mighty manages to kick Pawter off! Pawter jumps back into Mighty's guard.
Pawter looking to sit in guard and control but Mighty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter keeping full guard, as Mighty tries to pass.
Mighty pushing down on Pawter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pawter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pawter working for submissions but it's allowed Mighty to get to half guard.
Mighty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mighty is breathing heavily.
Pawter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mighty tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pawter.
Pawter has hold of Mighty's hands but Mighty slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mighty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mighty trying to control the action but Pawter is working from the bottom.
Mighty is trying to work for a kimura but Pawter is defending well.
Mighty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mighty is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mighty moves into the clinch.
Pawter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mighty is trying to drag Pawter to the mat but Pawter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pawter jumps guard.
Pawter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pawter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pawter tries to close the distance and clinch but Mighty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mighty's half guard.
Mighty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mighty wants to get back to his feet.
Pawter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pawter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mighty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mighty tries to get to full guard but Pawter has control of the leg.
Pawter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pawter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pawter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mighty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mighty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pawter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mighty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pawter's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pawter! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mighty has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Pawter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Fife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawsoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Lawsoner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sydney Fife's chin.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Fife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Lawsoner!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawsoner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawsoner keeps the fight on the outside.
Fife tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawsoner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Fife as Lawsoner shoots in.
Lawsoner shoots in but Fife avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fife tries to clinch but Lawsoner moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawsoner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fife displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawsoner.
Sydney Fife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Lawsoner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawsoner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fife displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawsoner.
Fife closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawsoner's defenses.
It looks like Robbie Lawsoner has been cut.
Fife lands a nice elbow.
Fife lands an elbow inside that Lawsoner shrugs off.
Fife effectively controlling the action here.
Lawsoner blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fife gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fife lands an elbow that stopped Lawsoner in his tracks for a moment.
Fife lands an elbow just above Lawsoner 's eye.
That has opened up Robbie Lawsoner's cut even more.
Fife prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lawsoner 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.
Lawsoner looks gassed!
Fife lands an elbow just above Lawsoner 's eye.
Lawsoner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fife lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Robbie Lawsoner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fife is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lawsoner tries to break free but Fife pushes him back against the cage.
Lawsoner takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Lawsoner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawsoner's defenses.
Fife lands an elbow inside.
Robbie Lawsoner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fife lands an elbow inside that Lawsoner shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robbie Lawsoner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sydney Fife!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between khalil Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Oh Lets Do it by waka flocka flame blaring out of the sound system. Dawson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. khalil Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, khalil Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dudley Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Jones.
Dawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones slips a jab from Dawson.
Dawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
khalil Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Dawson.
Jones moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dawson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones tries to buck Dawson off but he can't manage it.
Dawson looking to finish with strikes here!
Dawson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dawson on the ground.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones bucks Dawson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Dawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Dawson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Dawson. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Dawson's hands, connecting with Dawson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Dawson's temple.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson manages to get to full guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
khalil Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dawson throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Dawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson trying to control but Jones postures up.
Dawson is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones stops Dawson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dawson's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pushes Dawson off and gets back to his feet.
Dawson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dawson has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
khalil Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Dawson.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Dawson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dawson sneaks back into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dawson is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dawson throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson manages to get to full guard.
khalil Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson striking off his back.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawson connects with a looping right hand.
Dawson clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pushing Dawson's head away, looking to escape. Dawson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dawson stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
khalil Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Dawson is trying to control here but Jones has managed to regain half guard.
Jones pushes Dawson off looking to stand but Dawson dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dawson throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is looking to escape.
Dawson is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawson works his way into side control.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dawson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dawson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dawson has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
khalil Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Dawson.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson looking for a takedown.
Dawson wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawson taking a breather.
Dawson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Dawson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dawson looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dudley Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
khalil Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... khalil Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vance McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaius Caesar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vance McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Caesar defends it.
Caesar is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
Caesar is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caesar is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caesar is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caesar instigates a clinch.
McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caesar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caesar moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarthy jumps guard but Caesar stands there with McCarthy around his waist. McCarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
Caesar cracks McCarthy with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Caesar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Caesar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Caesar won't allow it.
McCarthy has Caesar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caesar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy looks gassed!
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Caesar to work.
Caesar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Caesar seems content to control.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Caesar keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to stand but McCarthy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Well, if Caesar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caesar is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.
Caesar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Vance McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caesar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caesar wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caesar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Caesar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Caesar is leaning against McCarthy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caesar breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caesar but Caesar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Caesar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
Caesar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caesar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Caesar.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caesar works on McCarthy's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
Caesar lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCarthy.
Caesar manages to pull guard.
McCarthy is pushing down on Caesar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caesar is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Caesar defending well.
McCarthy is looking for a kimura but Caesar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCarthy to get the leverage.
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caesar defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Caesar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Caesar moves into the clinch successfully.
Caesar tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaius Caesar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Caesar - that landed with a thud.
McCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caesar prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caesar.
Caesar lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Caesar.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caesar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caesar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caesar lands a right hand.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caesar lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caesar lands a body punch.
Caesar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Caesar is working McCarthy over against the cage.
Caesar pushes McCarthy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy letting Caesar take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caesar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar digs a right hand underneath McCarthy's ribcage. McCarthy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Caesar on the inside.
Caesar pushes McCarthy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caesar lands with a light punch inside.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caesar presses McCarthy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caesar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caesar is working McCarthy over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caesar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance McCarthy.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
Caesar tightens his grip and picks McCarthy up, before dumping him to the ground. McCarthy manages to land in guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Caesar trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy controlling Caesar's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Caesar is looking to stand up but McCarthy won't let him.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caesar is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Caesar circles away and we're back to standing.
Caesar closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Caesar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caesar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCarthy regains guard.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caesar defends well.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caesar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caesar wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Caesar won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to get up but he can't break McCarthy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
Caesar prevents McCarthy from improving position.
McCarthy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Caesar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCarthy but great work by Caesar.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Caesar keeps him under control.
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Caesar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Caesar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
Caesar lands a left hand.
A short left from Caesar.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy takes a shot to the head.
Caesar pulls McCarthy into guard.
McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Caesar slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard.
Caesar stands up and waves to McCarthy to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Caesar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
Caesar has managed to clinch.
Caesar scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance McCarthy.
McCarthy has Caesar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caesar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Caesar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Caesar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caesar leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caesar smiles and moves away.
Caesar tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caesar moves into range and clinches up with McCarthy.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy letting Caesar take a breather here.
McCarthy looking for a takedown.
Caesar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caesar moves into the clinch.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caesar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCarthy can't fight it off and eventually Caesar manages to take the fight to the floor. McCarthy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caesar preventing the sweep.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
Caesar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caesar defends it easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caesar pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Caesar is leaning against McCarthy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Caesar is working McCarthy over against the cage.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caesar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Caesar.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Caesar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caesar is stalling here.
Caesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
Caesar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Caesar manages to end up in side control.
McCarthy tries to bench press Caesar off him but Caesar keeps the position.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caesar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar is looking to clinch.
Caesar tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
Vance McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaius Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Caesar.
Caesar instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Caesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caesar 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Caesar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Navtej Sidhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navtej Sidhu looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Navtej Sidhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidhu closes the distance and clinches up with Stanfield, looking for a takedown. Sidhu pushes Stanfield against the cage but Stanfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stanfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sidhu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sidhu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stanfield to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sidhu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stanfield pulls down on the head and he's put Sidhu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marlo Stanfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamon Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twist has chosen Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. Anthony Twist 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamon Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Twist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist misses with an uppercut.
Curry throws a series of strikes that have Twist backpedaling.
It looks like Anthony Twist has been cut.
Twist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Twist connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Twist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Twist lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twist misses with a looping left.
Twist misses with an uppercut. Curry saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Twist.
Twist fails to land with a series of punches.
Curry wants to clinch.
Twist misses with a body shot.
Twist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curry.
A jab lands there for Curry.
Twist lands a big uppercut and Curry crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Curry looks OK. Twist waves Curry back to his feet!
Curry is rocked!
Curry misses with a body shot.
Oh Curry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curry slips under a jab.
Twist cracks Curry with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Twist!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane has chosen Alice In Chains - Man In The Box as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
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, Quentin Cane!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryan.
Bryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cane to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cane pinned against the cage. Cane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Cane.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bryan as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryan.
Bryan misses with a two punch combination.
Cane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryan's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryan misses with a wild combination.
Cane tries to bum rush Bryan with a series of wild strikes but Bryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Cane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryan is out of range and Cane settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cane misses.
Bryan tries to clinch up.
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobe Bryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Bryan does no damage.
A left lands for Bryan.
Bryan fails with the takedown
and Cane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryan thinking.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Bryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cane throws a nice looking combination but Bryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cane lands the left hand.
Bryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane scores with a hook.
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane lands a nice looking body shot.
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bryan walks into a stiff left hand from Cane.
Cane lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Bryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane lands a big shot that drops Bryan! Can he finish him?
Bryan is rocked!
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane slips nicely into half guard.
Cane is trying to control. Bryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Quentin Cane just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane has Bryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Bryan stands and throws Cane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cane tries to bench press Bryan off him but Bryan keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cane sneaks back into half guard.
Cane tries to get to full guard but Bryan has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Cane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cane throws a body punch but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan has a takedown stuffed.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Bryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Bryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bryan ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cane defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bryan as Cane shoots in.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Kobe Bryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cane throws a body punch but Bryan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bryan closes the distance and clinches.
Cane is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryan has double underhooks.
Cane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cane's efforts to push away.
Cane is trying to break the clinch but Bryan is controlling him.
Cane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bryan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane tries to break free but Bryan pushes him back against the cage.
Cane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cane is trying to break the clinch but Bryan has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane is trying to break free.
Cane breaks from the clinch.
Bryan misses with a body shot
and Cane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryan tries to bum rush Cane with a series of wild strikes but Cane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryan tries to clinch but Cane moves away
and Cane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryan.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryan throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws a series of punches but Bryan avoids them all with ease.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Bryan slips the punch.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
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!
Bryan throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryan throws a series of punches but Cane avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cane is on top in guard.
Bryan keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane wants to pass the guard but Bryan is keeping the position.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bryan throws a series of punches but Cane avoids them all with ease.
Cane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryan misses with a combination
and Cane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryan moves forwards but Cane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quentin Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryan misses with a low kick.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane misses with a double jab.
Bryan tries to clinch up
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cane takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
Cane thuds his right hand into Bryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cane but Cane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryan.
Bryan misses with a straight right.
Bryan throws a solid leg kick but Cane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryan.
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane throws a good cross that connects.
Cane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryan takes one to the side of the head.
Cane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryan scores with a one two! Cane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Bryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Bryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryan's head backwards.
Bryan misses with a body kick.
Bryan drives through and clinches with Cane against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan has Cane pressed against the cage, preventing Cane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cane is trying to force a seperation but Bryan has the dominant position.
Cane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryan has him pressed against the cage.
Bryan looking for a takedown.
Cane is trying to break the clinch but Bryan has him pressed against the cage.
Bryan trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cane punishes Bryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Bryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cane.
Bryan throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Cane lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Cane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryan ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Cane scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryan. That did some damage!
Cane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cane throws a good cross that connects.
Cane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cane lands with a nice combination. Bryan backs away looking to recover.
Bryan throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cane can pounce on him.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryan.
Cane tries to keep at a distance but Bryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Bryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
Kobe Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cane throws a jab when Bryan was well out of range.
Bryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cane jabs Bryan right on the nose. Bryan blinks but takes it well.
Bryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bryan slips a jab and a cross from Cane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin Cane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between manny makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). makunouchi comes into the arena with sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Ruez has chosen Face Breaker - Poison Pen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, manny makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvin Ruez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from makunouchi.
Ruez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. makunouchi was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
makunouchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruez trying to control but makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Ruez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
makunouchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruez working some strikes from top position.
Ruez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ruez stands up over makunouchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
makunouchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruez controls the pace.
makunouchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
makunouchi has momentary wrist control but Ruez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruez slips nicely into half guard.
makunouchi wants to control but Ruez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruez trying to control from half guard but makunouchi is working away.
makunouchi wants to get back to full guard.
Ruez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks makunouchi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruez drops an elbow to the side of makunouchi's head.
Ruez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
makunouchi is trying to control but can't.
makunouchi is not content to let Ruez control the position.
makunouchi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez is looking to take a break and control but makunouchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruez throwing shots but makunouchi is blocking nicely.
makunouchi is staying active underneath Ruez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. makunouchi is trying to defend but Ruez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruez wants to take a breather but makunouchi is having none of it.
makunouchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez trying to control from half guard but makunouchi is working away.
Ruez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for makunouchi!
makunouchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
makunouchi is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Ruez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ruez landing strikes from the mount.
makunouchi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ruez is adopting a defensive guard.
makunouchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruez's guard.
makunouchi is breathing heavily.
makunouchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now makunouchi has Ruez in his guard.
Ruez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvin Ruez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruez scores a takedown into full mount!
Ruez lands a nice shot to the head.
makunouchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
makunouchi 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.
Ruez controlling from mount.
Ruez has isolated one of makunouchi's arms. makunouchi looking to fight him off but Ruez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elvin Ruez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celion Dion. Jack Shepherd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Shepherd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shepherd defends it nicely.
Shepherd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Isaiah Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shepherd did well to prevent Maxwell getting side control.
Maxwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Shepherd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shepherd tries to get out of the position.
Shepherd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maxwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Shepherd is working away.
Maxwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Maxwell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepherd defends it well.
Maxwell prevents Shepherd from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shepherd is pressing down on Maxwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Shepherd keeps moving.
Maxwell gets to his feet. Shepherd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches up with Shepherd, looking for a takedown. Maxwell pushes Shepherd against the cage but Shepherd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shepherd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.
Maxwell looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maxwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shepherd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes.
Shepherd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepherd. That's going to slow Maxwell down.
Shepherd throws a head kick but Maxwell moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Shepherd. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd feints and then cracks Maxwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maxwell down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepherd with a jab.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Shepherd.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Maxwell shoots in.
Shepherd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maxwell checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
Shepherd throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Shepherd throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Maxwell's cut.
That's time! Shepherd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shepherd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack Shepherd is winning the standup battle so far.
Shepherd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in but Shepherd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shepherd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxwell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell looking to pass the guard.
Maxwell 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.
Shepherd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maxwell has gone for a leg lock! Shepherd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maxwell's guard.
Shepherd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maxwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shepherd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shepherd preventing the sweep.
Maxwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Shepherd is proving a slippery customer.
Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shepherd preventing the sweep.
Maxwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shepherd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepherd controlling from the top position.
Shepherd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shepherd throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd lands with a kick to the temple. Maxwell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maxwell blocks a low kick nicely.
Shepherd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a head kick!
Maxwell fails to land the takedown.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
Nice takedown defense from Shepherd. No joy for Maxwell on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepherd sprawls well. He's pushed Maxwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepherd stuffs the takedown attempt from Maxwell. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Shepherd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxwell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maxwell checks a leg kick.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shepherd as he jumps to the side.
Maxwell has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Maxwell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shepherd stuffs the takedown attempt from Maxwell. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd scores with a kick to the body.
Shepherd misses with a leg kick
and Maxwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shepherd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepherd keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maxwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Shepherd is keeping the position.
Maxwell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shepherd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maxwell, into his guard.
Shepherd trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepherd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maxwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maxwell wants to sweep here but Shepherd controlling him for the moment.
Maxwell looking to control.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Shepherd from controlling successfully.
Maxwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shepherd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Shepherd from controlling successfully.
Shepherd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Maxwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Shepherd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maxwell on the ground.
Maxwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maxwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Shepherd from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shepherd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd slaps away a takedown attempt from Maxwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
A big right from Maxwell misses.
Shepherd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shepherd feints and then cracks Maxwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maxwell down.
Shepherd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Jack Shepherd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shepherd throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Maxwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maxwell blocks the body kick.
Shepherd throws a front kick that sends Maxwell stumbling back into the cage.
Maxwell avoids the head kick by Shepherd.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maxwell is defended easily by Shepherd.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shepherd looks to land a combination. Maxwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shepherd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maxwell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Shepherd keeps moving.
Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Shepherd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepherd manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Shepherd's guard.
Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Shepherd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepherd manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Shepherd's guard.
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.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Shepherd is keeping the position.
Maxwell 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.
Maxwell stopping the sweep attempt from Shepherd.
Isaiah Maxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepherd is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shepherd lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Jack Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
Maxwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shepherd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maxwell is out of range.
Jack Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepherd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shepherd scores with a body shot.
Maxwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shepherd.
Shepherd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shepherd as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd had his way with Isaiah Maxwell in that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shepherd is controlling Maxwell's posture.
Shepherd is trying to control the position but Maxwell postures up.
Shepherd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maxwell stopping the sweep attempt from Shepherd.
Maxwell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepherd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maxwell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Maxwell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shepherd looks for the body kick but Maxwell saw that one coming.
Jack Shepherd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Maxwell shoots in.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shepherd sprawls well. Shepherd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shepherd's half guard.
Maxwell is thwarting Shepherd's attempts to control the position.
Maxwell misses with a head shot. Shepherd uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Shepherd is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepherd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell is pushing down on Shepherd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shepherd is fighting to maintain full guard but Maxwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shepherd trying to control here.
Maxwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maxwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shepherd sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Shepherd is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxwell is looking to take a break and control but Shepherd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isaiah Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepherd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maxwell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maxwell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shepherd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maxwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shepherd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shepherd!
Jack Shepherd retains his lightweight title!
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