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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks feints and as Shields raises his hands in defense, Hanks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shields looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shields can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shields defends it well.
Hanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shields doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanks.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shields is just riding it out for now. Hanks eventually gives up the hold.
Hanks is trying for a kimura here. Shields looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hanks wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Hanks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalo Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonzalo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with an uppercut
and Ranzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ranzi wants to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ranzi wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Gian Matteo Ranzi has been cut.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ranzi should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Hernandez.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ranzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranzi looks to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ranzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi looks to clinch
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ranzi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ranzi.
Come on Hernandez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Hernandez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez digs a right hand underneath Ranzi's ribcage. Ranzi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Hernandez as the two fighters clinch.
Hernandez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hernandez.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Ranzi's head.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Ranzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ranzi gets back to full guard.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ranzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranzi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hernandez is defending well. Ranzi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hernandez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ranzi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gian Matteo Ranzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avatar Noon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Avatar Noon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avatar Noon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez tries for a takedown but Noon circles away easily
and Melendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noon lands a two punch combo.
Noon throws a good cross that connects.
Noon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melendez throws a sloppy body shot
and Noon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Noon.
Noon looks to throw the jab but Melendez is out of range.
Damien Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez shoots and misses
and Noon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melendez 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noon to score with a decent uppercut.
Noon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Melendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noon throws out the jab.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
and Noon counters with a series of strikes. Melendez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avatar Noon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Melendez.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Noon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Noon circles away easily
and Noon counters with a nice uppercut.
Melendez looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noon changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Noon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
and Noon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noon scores with a hook.
It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Melendez ducks right into an uppercut from Noon.
Noon lands a jab to the nose.
Noon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noon digs a good body shot into Melendez's ribs.
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Noon. That snapped Melendez's head back.
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Noon counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Avatar Noon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melendez's head.
Noon scores with the left hand. Melendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Noon fails to land with a series of punches.
Melendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Noon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noon lands a jab to the nose.
Noon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avatar Noon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Melendez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Noon. Those never looked like landing.
Noon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noon looks to land a combination. Melendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from Noon.
Melendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Noon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melendez backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Noon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Noon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Noon scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Noon.
Noon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Melendez has time to react.
That has opened up Damien Melendez's cut even more.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Melendez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noon has got the better of the exchanges.
Melendez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avatar Noon is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noon scores with a one two! Melendez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Noon lands with a straight right. Melendez didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Noon finds it's way through Melendez's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Melendez walks into a left hand.
Noon lands an overhand right.
Noon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Noon.
Noon lunges at Melendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Melendez's hand.
Noon scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Melendez if he has to take too many more of those.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Noon.
Melendez misses with a takedown
enabling Noon to counter with a crisp jab.
Noon lands a slapping body shot.
Noon jabs Melendez right on the nose. Melendez blinks but takes it well.
Noon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Noon.
The cut above Damien Melendez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Noon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Noon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Noon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Melendez will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noon.
Noon tries a head kick but it misses.
Melendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melendez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Noon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Melendez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melendez's head.
Noon works Melendez's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avatar Noon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Melendez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Melendez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Noon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Noon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noon throws a one two combo.
Noon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melendez tries to clinch
and Noon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noon is looking to land body kicks.
Melendez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melendez at a distance.
Noon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melendez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Noon.
Noon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noon lands a two punch combo.
Noon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melendez backs up against the cage.
Noon scores with a shot to the body.
Noon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Noon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melendez at a distance.
Noon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Melendez if he has to take too many more of those.
Noon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melendez's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noon sizes up Melendez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noon scores with a hook.
Noon connects with a nice looking jab.
Noon misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Noon. Those never looked like landing.
Melendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Noon finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noon lands with a right hand.
Melendez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noon lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noon delivers a nice body kick.
Melendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Damien Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avatar Noon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melendez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noon scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avatar Noon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noon 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 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avatar Noon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pawter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Pawter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 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
5 - 3 - 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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fisher clinches up against the cage.
Pawter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fisher blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Pawter.
Pawter crunches a lovely knee into Fisher's ribcage.
Pawter lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pawter.
Pawter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pawter managing to block the knees to the body from Fisher.
Pawter prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Pawter lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch but Pawter keeps him there for the moment.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pawter lands with a right to the head.
Pawter pushes Fisher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fisher takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
Fisher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pawter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Pawter lands with a right to the head.
Pawter scores with a shot to the side of Fisher's head.
Pawter scores with a shoulder strike.
Pawter lands with a light punch inside.
Pawter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pawter lands a body shot.
Fisher looks gassed!
Pawter misses with the head strike.
A short right from Pawter on the inside.
Fisher blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Pawter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pawter prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Pawter lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Pawter controls the action.
Pawter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pawter lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Pawter.
Pawter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pawter lands a damaging elbow.
Pawter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up John Fisher's cut even more.
A body shot lands from Pawter.
Pawter is working Fisher over against the cage.
Pawter cracks Fisher with a nice body shot.
Pawter lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pawter.
Pawter lands an uppercut.
Pawter scores with a shot to the side of Fisher's head.
A short left from Pawter.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pawter.
Pawter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pawter.
Pawter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Pawter pushes Fisher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pawter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pawter lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Pawter.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pawter.
Pawter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pawter.
Pawter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisher or not.
Pawter lands a nice knee to the body.
Pawter lands with a left to the head.
Pawter lands a left hand.
Pawter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Pawter.
Pawter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Pawter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Pawter is working Fisher over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pawter.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pawter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pawter.
Pawter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pawter scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pawter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher is rocked!
The cut above John Fisher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pawter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Pawter finish him?
Pawter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pawter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pawter lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pawter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pawter.
Pawter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
A short right from Pawter on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pawter.
Pawter is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pawter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Pawter is controlling him.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
Pawter scores with a shoulder strike.
Pawter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pawter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pawter pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Pawter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pawter lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pawter presses Fisher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pawter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pawter connects with a knee to the head.
Pawter lands a right hand.
Pawter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pawter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pawter lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Pawter to work.
Fisher fails to pull guard.
Pawter digs a right hand into Fisher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisher's gas tank.
Pawter is working Fisher over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pawter.
Pawter lands a right hand.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawter.
Pawter lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Pawter on the inside.
Pawter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pawter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Pawter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pawter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Pawter digs a right hand into Fisher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisher's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Pawter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
Pawter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
John Fisher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls for Pawter to work.
Pawter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pawter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fisher'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.
Pawter clinches with his opponent.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Pawter won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisher.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Pawter manages to get underhooks.
Pawter gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pawter digs a right hand underneath Fisher's ribcage. Fisher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Pawter.
Pawter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pawter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Pawter.
Pawter slows down the pace here.
Pawter lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Pawter.
A body shot lands from Pawter.
A short left from Pawter.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pawter scores with a shoulder strike.
Pawter lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pawter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pawter lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Pawter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisher.
Robert Pawter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Pawter.
Pawter lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pawter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pawter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Fisher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Pawter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sune Vriden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vriden's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We Be Friends?. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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201 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sune Vriden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vriden has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Ray.
Vriden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vriden tries to break the clinch but Ray is controlling the position.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vriden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Ray.
Ray blocks an elbow strike from Vriden.
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Ray digs a right hand into Vriden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vriden's gas tank.
Vriden looks gassed!
Vriden manages to break the clinch.
Vriden looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Ray lands a jab.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Vriden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray connects with a leg kick. Vriden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vriden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vriden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray works the jab nicely.
Ray lands a right hook to the body.
Ray has managed to clinch.
Vriden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ray pushes Vriden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ray working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ray as the two fighters clinch.
Ray breaks the clinch.
A jab from Ray finds it's way through Vriden's defenses.
Ray closes the distance and clinches up with Vriden, looking for a takedown. Ray pushes Vriden against the cage but Vriden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vriden misses with a combination
and Ray counters with a good low kick that Vriden was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Ray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sune Vriden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray tries to bum rush Vriden with a series of wild strikes but Vriden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray connects with a body shot.
Ray clobbers Vriden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vriden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ray.
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ray.
Ray cracks Vriden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ray connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ray.
Ray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ray lands in his opponent's guard.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vriden keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vriden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray prevents Vriden from getting back to his feet.
Ray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ray is fighting to break Vriden's control of his arms but Vriden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray is working Vriden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray thows a big elbow that misses.
Vriden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ray preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vriden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray takes one to the side of the head.
Vriden tests Ray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ray misses with a straight right.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vriden can do to turn this around?
Vriden takes the fight into the clinch.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vridens head.
Ray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch but Ray keeps him there for the moment.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vriden is rocked!
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ray pushes Vriden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vriden is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vriden slips a straight right by Ray.
Ray misses with the combination.
Vriden seems to have recovered his senses.
Vriden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vriden is breathing heavily.
Vriden has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.
Vriden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vriden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vriden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
Ray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
A short right from Ray.
Ray presses Vriden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vriden trying to land knees to the body.
Ray is working for takedown but Vriden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ray gets through Vriden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray scores with a shot to the side of Vriden's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ray.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Vriden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
Ray breaks the clinch.
Ray looks to clinch
and Vriden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vriden keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vriden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ray - the referee stops the clock and Vriden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ray. Vriden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vriden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vriden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ray has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Ray crashes against the mat.
Vriden wants to get back to his feet.
Ray in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Ray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray working the strikes but Vriden uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ray trying to control from half guard but Vriden is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray not doing much here.
Ray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vriden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vriden misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vriden misses with a right hand
and Ray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vriden clinches.
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vriden.
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frankie Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Ray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vriden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ray to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by Ray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ray pushes Vriden up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray lands with a right hand.
Vriden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ray. Ray obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Ray tenderised Vriden's leg. Vriden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sune Vriden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray forces Vriden back against the cage and clinches.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vriden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vriden digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vriden looking to throw knees to the head but Ray is blocking nicely.
Vriden tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Ray is leaning against Vriden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frankie Ray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vriden defending well though.
Ray is just content to waste time from the top position. Vriden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vriden keeps moving.
Ray throws a strike but Vriden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ray trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Ray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vriden clinches up against the cage.
Vriden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ray gets through Vriden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vriden manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vriden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vriden is trying to break free.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vriden misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Ray lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
Vriden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray pushes Vriden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ray.
Ray digs a right hand underneath Vriden's ribcage. Vriden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Ray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray lands with a nice combination. Vriden backs away looking to recover.
Ray lands the left hand.
Frankie Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ray thows a body kick. Vriden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sune Vriden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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272 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Sin!
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, John Layfield!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layfield misses with a left hand
and Sin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Layfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Layfield misses with a body shot.
Layfield misses with an uppercut
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Sin looks to throw the jab but Layfield is out of range.
Layfield slips under a jab.
Layfield scores with the left hand. Sin knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ryu Sin has been cut.
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!
Layfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
Layfield avoids the body shot from Sin.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Layfield looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Layfield.
Sin fakes the leg kick and cracks Layfield in the body.
Layfield swings widly with a right hand
and Sin counters with a good, hard body kick but Layfield shrugs it off.
Layfield avoids the body shot from Sin.
Sin cracks Layfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Layfield works Sin's body with a nice hook.
Sin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sin looks for the body kick but Layfield saw that one coming.
Layfield slips under a jab.
Sin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Layfield.
Layfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sin scores with a shot to the body.
Layfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Layfield looks gassed!
Layfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Layfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sin.
Layfield throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Layfield misses with a hook
and Sin moves into the clinch.
Layfield has had enough of the clinch but Sin keeps him there for the moment.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Sin prevents Layfield from breaking the clinch.
Layfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Layfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Layfield's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sin keeps control of Layfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Layfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Layfield lands a shot to the body.
Layfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Sin has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Layfield is defending well for now.
Sin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Sin scores with a shot to the side of Layfield's head.
Layfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Layfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Layfield manages to break the clinch.
Layfield scores with a body shot.
Layfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Layfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Sin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a nice looking body shot.
Sin throws a shot to the body.
Layfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sin scores with a jab.
A head kick from Sin lands but Layfield takes it in his stride.
Layfield walks into a left hand.
Sin with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Layfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sin was well out of range. Poor timing from Layfield.
Layfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin punishes Layfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Layfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Layfield scrambles back to his feet.
Sin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Layfield needs to keep his hands up - Sin had a free shot at his head there.
Sin with a nice cross.
Sin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sin catches Layfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a high kick!
Sin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Layfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Sin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Layfield's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sin feints and then cracks Layfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Layfield down.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sin connects with a body shot.
John Layfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Layfield.
Sin connects with a right hand. Layfield shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Sin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Layfield if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sin sizes up Layfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sin throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Sin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Sin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sin lands a high kick!
Layfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sin counter with a right hand.
Layfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Layfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Sin throws a right and a left that Layfield avoids nicely.
Layfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sin momentarily.
Sin throws a series of strikes that have Layfield backpedaling.
Layfield lands with a cross.
Sin takes a swing at Layfield's ribcage but misses.
Sin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Layfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Layfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Layfield.
Sin scores with a sloppy right hand. Layfield should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Sin catches Layfield right on the button with a cross.
Layfield misses with a left hand
and Sin counters with a big head kick but Layfield shrugs it off.
Sin jabs at Layfield's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield misses with a combination
and Sin counters with a head kick.
Layfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Layfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Layfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Layfield manages to avoid it.
Layfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Sin tenderised Layfield's leg. Layfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Layfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Sin cracks a nice hook into Layfield's ribs.
Layfield drops his hands momentarily and Sin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin lands a slapping body shot.
Sin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Sin.
Sin fails to land with a series of punches.
Layfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin scores with a nice strike.
Layfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Layfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sin. Sin obviously looking to wear him down.
Layfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Layfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sin lands a head kick. Layfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sin clinches up with Layfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Layfield wants to break free but Sin has control.
Sin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin gets through Layfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sin trying to land knees to the body.
Layfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield is trying to break the clinch but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Sin looking to throw knees to the head but Layfield is blocking nicely.
Sin working aggressively here.
A short right from Sin.
Sin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Layfield's face.
Layfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Layfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Layfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Layfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Layfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Layfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Layfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Layfield lands a head shot.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Layfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
Layfield misses with an uppercut.
Layfield misses with a body shot
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Layfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layfield misses with an uppercut
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sin throws a hook but Layfield avoids it easily.
Layfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Layfield misses with a body punch
and Sin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, jab by Sin - just one landing.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Layfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sin.
That kick from Sin tenderised Layfield's leg. Layfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Layfield throws a right and a left that Sin avoids nicely.
Sin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Sin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Sin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sin scores with a nice right hand.
Sin fakes the leg kick and cracks Layfield in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Layfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin rushes Layfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Layfield can do to turn this around?
Sin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Sin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sin lands with a right to the head.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sin prevents Layfield from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sin as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin has Layfield pressed against the cage, preventing Layfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sin digs a right hand underneath Layfield's ribcage. Layfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Sin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Sin - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Layfield backwards.
Sin presses Layfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Layfield backwards.
Sin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sin scores with a shot to the side of Layfield's head.
Layfield working hard to break the clinch.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin has Layfield pressed against the cage, preventing Layfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Sin.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sin.
Sin works on Layfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
Layfield blocks the elbow strike.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Layfield.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Layfield backwards.
Layfield tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing Layfield back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin works on Layfield's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Layfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sin lands an uppercut.
Layfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Layfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Layfield working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sin is looking to control Layfield's arms but Layfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sin has his back to the cage.
Sin keeps control of Layfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Sin.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryu Sin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Layfield is trying to force a seperation but Sin has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield is trying to stall.
Sin pushes Layfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sin.
Sin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Layfield being controlled against the cage.
Sin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sin.
Sin digs a right hand underneath Layfield's ribcage. Layfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Layfield tries to break free but Sin pushes him back against the cage.
Sin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Layfield's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Sin.
Sin taking a breather.
Sin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Layfield taking a breather.
Sin is struggling to control the position.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Layfield tries to circle away but Sin has him pinned against the cage.
Layfield tries to stall but Sin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryu Sin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Layfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Layfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Sin won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Sin.
Sin throws a head punch that misses.
Sin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Layfield's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Sin.
Sin prevents Layfield from breaking the clinch.
Layfield is trying to force a seperation but Sin has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Layfield is trying to break the clinch but Sin is controlling him.
John Layfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Layfield backwards.
Sin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sin 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Sin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Slayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andrew Slayton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Slayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strife gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strife slowing the pace effectively.
Strife looking to throw knees to the head but Slayton is blocking nicely.
Slayton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strife looking to throw knees to the head but Slayton is blocking nicely.
Strife has Slayton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strife dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strife pushes Slayton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strife drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strife using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slayton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strife keeps control of Slayton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strife just leaning against Slayton, taking a breather.
Slayton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Slayton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slayton avoiding damage as Strife throws knees to the body.
Slayton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slayton takes a shot to the head.
Strife lands with a left to the head.
Strife pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strife escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slayton counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Slayton.
Strife takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayton misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Slayton as Strife shoots in.
Andrew Slayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Strife.
Strife avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strife throws a leg kick
and Slayton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strife connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrew Slayton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strife misses the jab.
Strife has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slayton finds it's way round the side to connect with Strife's head.
A head kick by Strife misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strife misses with a leg kick
and Slayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slayton scores with a jab. Strife acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strife misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Strife misses
and Slayton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayton scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strife looks gassed!
Strife slips a jab and a cross from Slayton.
Strife misses with a hook
and Slayton counters with a head kick. That will keep Strife thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Slayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strife scores with a hook to the body. Slayton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strife gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slayton.
Slayton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but Slayton pushes him off.
Strife checks a leg kick.
Strife is looking to clinch but Slayton is avoiding it.
Slayton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slayton duly obliges.
Strife tries for a takedown but Slayton circles away easily
and Slayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strife misses with a body punch
and Slayton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strife is rocked!
Slayton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayton tries to land a body kick
and Strife counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strife misses with a hook
and Slayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strife is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayton finish him?
A head kick misses from Slayton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strife seems to have recovered his senses.
Slayton lands a really nice looking cross but Strife seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strife scores with a spinning back kick!
Slayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strife paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slayton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strife connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slayton scrambles back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strife fails with the takedown.
Strife throws an off balance right hand
letting Slayton counter with a right hand.
Strife with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slayton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Slayton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strife throws an off balance right hand
and Slayton counters with an inside leg kick.
Strife takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strife throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slayton counters with a nice uppercut.
Strife misses with a body shot
and Slayton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slayton scores with a hook.
Strife sizes up Slayton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slayton counters with a huge left! Strife is in big trouble! He's backing up but Slayton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Strife from any more damage. A dominating finish by Slayton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Slayton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blackmore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sometimes My Opponent Feels Like Screaming. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackmore moves away.
Blackmore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackmore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackmore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Blackmore's guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackmore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones pushes down on Blackmore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Blackmore is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to advance position but Blackmore won't allow it.
Blackmore trying to control but Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blackmore tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blackmore has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blackmore is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Blackmore gets back to half guard.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Blackmore wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackmore trying to control here.
Jones is working for a kimura but Blackmore is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Blackmore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Blackmore is not content to let Jones control the position.
Blackmore is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackmore avoid being mounted?
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Blackmore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is working for a kimura but Blackmore is defending it quite comfortably.
Blackmore wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackmore looking for submissions off his back.
Blackmore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the action but Blackmore is working from the bottom.
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.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Blackmore defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blackmore is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Blackmore wants to get back to full guard.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Blackmore prevents Jones from taking his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones wants to control the pace but Blackmore is squirming around nicely.
Jones fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Blackmore falls off balance throwing a combination
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackmore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Blackmore controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackmore is on top in guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackmore drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Blackmore off! Blackmore jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position.
Blackmore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Blackmore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blackmore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blackmore's back!
Well, with Jones on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Blackmore is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Blackmore is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Blackmore is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Blackmore manages to turn into his guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackmore's guard.
Blackmore keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackmore is on top in guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blackmore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Bobby Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blackmore is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Blackmore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blackmore wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Blackmore defends it.
Jones wants to control but Blackmore is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackmore keeps working.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Blackmore is defending the position.
Blackmore tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Blackmore trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Blackmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Ritchie Blackmore wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Blackmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control but Blackmore is working from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Blackmore to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blackmore working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Blackmore keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackmore manages to avoid it.
Blackmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackmore is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Blackmore's ribcage but misses.
Jones takes a swing at Blackmore's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Blackmore.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackmore.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Blackmore's head but Blackmore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a jab to Blackmore's midsection.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackmore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Blackmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackmore throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Blackmore throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackmore!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Blackmore is holding on tight.
Blackmore's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Blackmore is in real trouble.
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blackmore is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackmore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for the choke.
Jones looking to hold on to the position here but Blackmore rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackmore trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blackmore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore is trying to control but can't.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Blackmore is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackmore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackmore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackmore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blackmore working a defensive guard here.
Ritchie Blackmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackmore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yumbo Yack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Ice Baby. Yack has chosen The Ultimate Cheeseburger Song (Jack In The Box FULL song) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yumbo Yack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Henderson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yumbo Yack!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson is looking to slow Yack down with leg kicks.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson lands with a hook. Yack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yack misses the shot to the body.
Henderson closes the distance but Yack moves to the side
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henderson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack tries for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yack is staying tight to Henderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yack working away.
Henderson defending against the ground and pound.
Henderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yack throwing strikes here but Henderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yack with shots to the head and body - Henderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Yack throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Henderson because Yack loaded up on that one.
Yack lands a heavy elbow.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yack avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Yack content just to control the position here.
Yack with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yack.
Henderson tries to hold on but Yack postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yack unloading with bombs!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yack throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Henderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yack.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Yack's attempts to control the action.
Yack looking to finish with strikes here!
Yack throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yack thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yumbo Yack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson avoids the head kick by Yack.
Yack swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yack.
Yack swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Yack misses with a kick to the body
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Yack ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack slips under a jab.
A low kick from Yack misses
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Yack was not able to check.
Henderson lands a leg kick that knocks Yack off balance momentarily.
Yack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Henderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yack doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yack throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yack.
Henderson thuds his shin into the meat of Yack's side.
Yack fails with a takedown attempt.
Yack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. Yack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands an overhand right.
Yack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yack slips a jab from Henderson.
Yack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Henderson is predictable there
and Yack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yack winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson is holding on to half guard well.
Henderson gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yack passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yumbo Yack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Yack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yack swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yack takes a step back to recover.
Yack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Yack blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Yack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yack managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Yack blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Yack in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Yack.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yumbo Yack.
Henderson working Yack over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
Yack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yack backwards.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Yack avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yack managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Yack shrugs off.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yack lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Yack keeps it at a distance.
Henderson tries to clinch but Yack moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Yack pushes him off.
Dan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yack.
Yack misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Yack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Yack's front leg but catches the back leg as Yack tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Henderson.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
Yack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a nice body kick.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yack was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Yack's front leg but catches the back leg as Yack tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson is looking to slow Yack down with leg kicks.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Henderson.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Yack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Yack avoids the damage to the body.
Yack has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yack up against the cage.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Yack is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Yack avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yack breaks from the clinch.
Yack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yack's knee momentarily.
Yack throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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.
Yack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Henderson tries to hold on but Yack pushes him away.
Yack throwing strikes but Henderson bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Yack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yack trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson has his hands on Yack's head, controlling the position.
Yack wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the position.
Yack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yack passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Yack in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yack wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson trying to hold on to Yack's head to control him but Yack postures up.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Henderson trying to hold on to Yack's head to control him but Yack postures up.
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.
Yack is taking a breather. Henderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Dan Henderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yack tries to work over Henderson's front leg with a kick but Henderson checks it.
Yack throws a leg kick
and Henderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yack counters with a low kick, right behind Henderson 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
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!
Yack lands with a nice body kick.
Yack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Yack is predictable there
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
Henderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yack counters with a low kick, right behind Henderson 's knee.
Yack tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Yack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yack gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Yack misses
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Yack takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Yack down.
Yack thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yack slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Yack with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Yack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to clinch but Yack moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yack swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Yack misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a leg kick.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Henderson.
Yumbo Yack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Yack is predictable there
and Henderson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Yack pushes him off.
Yack misses with a hook
and Henderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yack is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Henderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Yack shoots and misses
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yumbo Yack.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson retains his middleweight title!
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