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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John Fisher enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks misses with a head kick.
Hanks tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fisher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hanks to the mat. Hanks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hanks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fisher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanks is on top in guard.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Hanks tries to pass.
Hanks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fisher dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Antonio Hanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks throws a combination. Fisher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fisher throws a head kick that Hanks semi-blocks.
Hanks misses with a takedown attempt
and Fisher counters with a three punch combo that has Hanks backing up. Hanks nods at Fisher to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanks is breathing heavily.
Hanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisher is in close to Hanks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher gets to his feet - Hanks follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher rushes Hanks and presses him up against the cage.
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher looking to score a takedown here. Hanks is defending well but Fisher drives through and ends up in Hanks's guard.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher stays in close to Hanks's body and controls the position.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanks is retaining full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Fisher wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hanks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hanks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fisher is looking to escape.
Hanks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanks is working away from the top position though.
Fisher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fisher.
Hanks has gone for a leg lock! Fisher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanks's guard.
Hanks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fisher trying to control but Hanks is working from the bottom.
Fisher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher trying to control but Hanks is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanks lands a head kick. Fisher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fisher clinches up with Hanks and pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fisher.
Hanks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Hanks misses
and Fisher counters with a nice body shot.
Fisher moves into the clinch.
Fisher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanks uses from the top position.
Hanks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fisher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanks, into his guard.
Hanks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fisher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hanks.
Fisher passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hanks!
Fisher landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher lands a heavy elbow.
Fisher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
BOOM! Fisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fisher trying to control but Hanks is having none of it.
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Fisher controlling his opponent.
Hanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher dominating with strikes here.
Fisher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanks can't escape the position.
Hanks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanks prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Hanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher is adopting a defensive guard.
Hanks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fisher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fisher has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanks pushes a forearm under Fisher's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fisher is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Hanks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dj Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carl Orff - O Fortuna . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dingo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dingo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Dingo lands a takedown into guard.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dingo is one step ahead there.
Dingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dingo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Dingo didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Dingo keeps moving.
Dingo managing to control the position.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dj Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dingo swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Dingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson needs to keep his hands up - Dingo had a free shot at his head there.
Dingo throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Dingo moved away.
Dingo dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Dingo's head and hops out.
Dingo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.
Dingo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dingo is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Dingo has control of the leg.
Dingo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nelson controls his leg.
Dingo is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dingo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo not doing much here.
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Dingo in his half guard.
Dingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dingo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Dingo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Dingo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nelson - that will leave a mark!
Dingo tries to clinch
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo lands with a cross.
Dingo looks to throw a body kick
and Nelson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dingo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Dingo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Dingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Dingo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dingo misses with a left hand
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Dingo had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dingo lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into rage.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dingo tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dingo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dj Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dingo tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson rushes Dingo and presses him up against the cage.
Dingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dingo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Dingo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo throws a sloppy body shot
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dingo is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dingo.
Nelson is trying to drag Dingo to the mat but Dingo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dingo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dingo tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dingo wants to clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dingo won't be happy with that.
Dingo is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson looking to control but instead Dingo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dingo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dingo missing with punches from the bottom.
Dingo trying to control here.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Dingo won't allow it.
Dingo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nelson is defending well though. Dingo let's go of the attempt for now.
Dingo trying to control momentarily.
Dingo missing with strikes from the back.
Dingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dingo is landing with strikes from the back.
Dingo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nelson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dingo is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Nelson surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Nelson trying to control the hands but Dingo breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo missing with punches from the back.
Dingo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Nelson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dingo's arms.
Nelson is covering up but some of the strikes from Dingo are getting through and doing damage.
Dingo keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson prevents Dingo from getting a body triangle.
Nelson trying to control the position but Dingo manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Dingo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dingo scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dingo scores with a jab.
Nelson misses with the body kick
and Dingo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dingo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dingo trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Dingo working the strikes but Nelson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dingo wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Dingo drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson is not content to let Dingo control the position.
Dingo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Dingo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is staying active underneath Dingo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matt Dingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson tries to roll over but Dingo keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Dingo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Dingo.
Dingo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dingo lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dingo did well to prevent Nelson getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dingo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dingo is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Dingo has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Dingo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Dingo. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Matt Dingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dingo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Dingo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson is looking to control Dingo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Dingo sits in half guard.
Dingo prevents Nelson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dingo trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingo misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Dingo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Dingo.
Dingo pulls Nelson in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dingo, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Dingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dingo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Dingo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pawter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger wants to clinch
and Pawter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pawter misses with a low kick as Dillinger jumps back.
Pawter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pawter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pawter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dillinger prevents it.
Pawter dodges an elbow strike from Dillinger.
Pawter breaks from the clinch.
Pawter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pawter counters with a three punch combo that has Dillinger backing up. Dillinger nods at Pawter to acknowledge the strikes.
Dillinger darts in trying to clinch
and Pawter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dillinger!
Pawter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dillinger turns into him and now he's in Pawter's guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Pawter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pawter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dillinger is looking to defend but Pawter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dillinger! Pawter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dillinger taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Pawter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avatar Noon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avatar Noon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Layfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avatar Noon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Layfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Layfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Noon is just out of range.
Noon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noon misses with a looping right.
Layfield misses with a left hand
and Noon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Noon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Layfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Noon counters with a straight right hand.
Layfield misses with a combination
and Noon counters with a straight right hand.
Noon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Layfield on the side of the head.
Layfield throws a nice looking combination but Noon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noon misses the jab.
John Layfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Layfield throws an off balance right hand
and Noon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Layfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Noon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noon throws a shot from downtown. Layfield moves away and avoids it.
Layfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Layfield.
Layfield takes a swing at Noon's ribcage but misses.
Noon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Layfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Layfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Layfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
and Noon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Layfield misses with a jab to the body
letting Noon counter with a right hand.
Donk. Layfield catches Noon right on the button with a cross.
Noon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Layfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Layfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Noon counters with a nice uppercut.
Layfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Noon misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Noon as he connects with a hook.
Layfield swings widly with a right hand
and Noon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Noon.
Noon scores with the left hand. Layfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Layfield throws a body punch but Noon moves out of range.
Layfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noon counters with a stiff right hand.
Layfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Layfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Layfield misses with an uppercut
and Noon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Layfield swings widly with a right hand
and Noon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Layfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noon scrambles back to his feet.
Layfield misses with a shot to the body
and Noon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Layfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noon manages to avoid it.
Noon throws a series of punches but Layfield moves out of range.
Noon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Layfield jabs at Noon's body.
Layfield digs a good hook to Noon's body.
Noon looks gassed!
Layfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noon was well out of range. Poor timing from Layfield.
Layfield throws a series of punches but Noon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Layfield misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Layfield.
Layfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Layfield throws an off balance right hand
enabling Noon to counter with a crisp jab.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
and Noon counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Noon misses the target.
Noon lands a slapping body shot.
Layfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Layfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Noon counter with a right hand.
Noon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Layfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noon.
Noon lands with a hook. Layfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noon.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
and Noon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Layfield thinking.
Noon blocks a jab.
Layfield slips a jab from Noon.
Layfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noon lands an overhand right.
Noon misses with a looping right.
Layfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noon was well out of range. Poor timing from Layfield.
Layfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Layfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noon counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Layfield. Noon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Layfield.
Layfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noon manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Layfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noon counters with a stiff right hand.
Layfield misses with a left hand
and Noon counters with a three punch combo that has Layfield backing up. Layfield nods at Noon to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Layfield misses with a body punch
and Noon counters with a straight right hand.
Noon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Layfield misses with a hook
and Noon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avatar Noon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noon connects with a single shot there.
Layfield misses with a body shot.
Layfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Layfield lands with a good body shot.
Layfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Layfield misses with a double jab
and Noon counters with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Noon.
Layfield misses with a double jab
letting Noon counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Layfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Layfield misses with a hook
and Noon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Layfield lands with a nice body punch.
Noon moves out of range as Layfield strikes.
Layfield misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noon moves out of range of the strikes.
Layfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noon counters with a one-two to the body.
Layfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Layfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Layfield ducks under a wild hook from Noon.
John Layfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noon slips a jab and a cross from Layfield.
Layfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Layfield misses with a double jab
and Noon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Layfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noon under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noon lands a lovely overhand right.
Layfield misses with a right hand
and Noon counters with a nice uppercut.
Layfield takes one to the side of the head.
Avatar Noon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Layfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noon throws out a powerful jab.
Layfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Layfield misses with an uppercut
letting Noon counter with a right hand.
Layfield misses the shot to the body.
Layfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Layfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noon counters with a nice body shot.
Layfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Layfield misses the body punch
and Noon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Noon finds it's target.
Layfield misses with a double jab
letting Noon counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Noon coming out on top.
Layfield throws a hook but Noon blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noon.
Noon tests Layfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Layfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noon counters with a left and a right that stings Layfield.
A combination from Layfield does no damage.
Noon scores with a nice right hand.
Layfield misses with a double jab
and Noon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Layfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Layfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Noon counters with a left and a right that stings Layfield.
Layfield swings widly with a right hand
enabling Noon to counter with a crisp jab.
Noon lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Layfield throws a right hand that misses
and Noon counters with a left 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!
Noon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Layfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
and Noon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Layfield.
Layfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Noon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Layfield at a distance.
Layfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Layfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noon lands with a hook. Layfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Layfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Noon counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Layfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Layfield misses with an uppercut
and Noon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noon lands with a nice body punch.
Noon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avatar Noon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Noon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Layfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noon scores with a jab.
Layfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noon counters with a left and a right that stings Layfield.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Layfield cracks Noon with a good jab.
Noon throws the kick towards the body but Layfield avoids it.
Noon lands a two punch combo.
Layfield works the jab nicely.
Layfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Layfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noon cracks Layfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Layfield slips a jab from Noon.
Layfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noon scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield misses with a left hand
and Noon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Noon.
Noon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noon duly obliges.
No joy there for Noon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Layfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noon counters with a nice uppercut.
Noon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Noon looks to land a left hand but Layfield moved out of range nicely.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
enabling Noon to counter with a crisp jab.
Layfield swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noon misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Layfield.
Layfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Noon counter with a right hand.
Noon misses with an uppercut.
Noon cracks Layfield with an open hand slap.
Layfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noon manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layfield misses with a double jab
and Noon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Layfield cracks Noon with a good jab.
Noon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Layfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noon counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Layfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Noon counter with a right hand.
Layfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Noon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Layfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Noon counters with a two punch combo.
Noon scores with a nice strike.
Noon avoids the body shot from Layfield.
Layfield misses with a right hand
and Noon counters with a left to the body.
Layfield moves out of range as Noon strikes.
Layfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Noon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
and Noon counters with a three punch combo that has Layfield backing up. Layfield nods at Noon to acknowledge the strikes.
Layfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Layfield misses with a right hand
and Noon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noon throws a right hand that Layfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Layfield also avoids with ease.
Layfield misses with an uppercut
and Noon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Layfield misses with a hook to the body
and Noon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Layfield misses with a hook
and Noon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Layfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Layfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noon.
Layfield throws a right hand that Noon ducks under and follows up with a left that Noon also avoids with ease.
Layfield swings widly with a right hand
and Noon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Layfield misses the shot to the body.
Noon drops his hands momentarily and Layfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Layfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Layfield throws a combination that misses
and Noon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Layfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Noon.
Noon throws a shot to the body.
Layfield works Noon's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layfield misses with an uppercut
and Layfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Layfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Layfield swings widly with a right hand
and Noon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Layfield thinking.
Noon lands a nice shot that snaps Layfield's head back.
Avatar Noon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Layfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noon counters with a nice uppercut.
Layfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Layfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Layfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Layfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noon on the side of the head.
Noon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Layfield at a distance.
Noon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avatar Noon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avatar Noon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vit Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doin Time. This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vit Kana!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowell drives through and clinches with Kana against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nowell obliges.
Nowell is struggling to control the position.
Kana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kana tries to break free but Nowell pushes him back against the cage.
Kana is trying to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling him.
Nowell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kana wants to break free but Nowell has control.
Kana is trying to break free.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Vit Kana has been cut.
Kana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nowell is looking to clinch.
Nowell rushes Kana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nowell connects with a knee to the head.
Nowell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kana wants to get back to striking at distance but Nowell won't allow it.
Nowell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kana's face.
Nowell trying to stall but Kana improves his position.
Nowell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Kana has had enough of the clinch but Nowell keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell trying to land knees to the body.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Kana blocks it.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
Kana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nowell has him pressed against the cage.
Kana manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Nowell misses.
A big left from Kana misses.
Kana misses with a double jab
and Nowell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kana looks gassed!
Nowell clinches with his opponent.
Nowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowell landing knees 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!
Nowell has Kana pushed against the cage.
Nowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kana gets underhooks to prevent Nowell's takedown attempt.
Kana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kana being controlled against the cage.
Nowell keeps control of Kana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nowell.
Nowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kana is trying to break the clinch but Nowell has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nowell.
Nowell crunches a lovely knee into Kana's ribcage.
Nowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nowell lands a knee to the body.
Kana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kana tries to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Nowell.
Nowell crunches a lovely knee into Kana's ribcage.
Nowell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kana's face.
Knees to the body from Nowell.
A knee to the head by Nowell.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kana blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowell prevents Kana from breaking the clinch.
Kana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kana.
Kana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nowell scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nowell tries to score a body lock takedown but Kana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kana tries to break free but Nowell pushes him back against the cage.
Nowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kana's elbow.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Nowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kana is trying to push Nowell away but Nowell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nowell prevents Kana from breaking the clinch.
Kana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kana throws the left hand but Nowell avoids the punch easily.
Kana throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowell moves into the clinch.
Nowell stalling the fight.
Kana tries to circle away but Nowell has him pinned against the cage.
Kana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowell tries to throw a body punch but Kana avoids it by throwing Nowell back against the cage.
Kana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nowell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nowell tries to stall but Kana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kana is trying to push Nowell away but Nowell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nowell missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but Kana blocks with his arms.
Nowell wants to stall.
Kana manages to break the clinch.
Kana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kana throws a nice looking combination but Nowell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nowell misses with a hook. Kana ducked under it nicely.
Nowell wants to clinch.
Nowell clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nowell with a knee to the head.
Nowell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kana's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vit Kana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nowell has Kana up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowell prevents Kana from breaking the clinch.
Nowell has Kana pressed against the cage, preventing Kana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Nowell.
Kana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nowell misses with a punch to the body.
Nowell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nowell obliges.
Nowell landing knees to the body.
Nowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Kana won't want to take too many of those.
Kana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bradley Nowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nowell presses Kana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nowell landing knees to the body.
Nowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nowell lands a nice knee to the body.
Nowell lands a knee to the body.
Kana wants to break free but Nowell has control.
Nowell prevents Kana from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nowell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana managing to block the knees to the body from Nowell.
Kana is trying to force a seperation but Nowell has the dominant position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nowell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nowell taking a breather.
Kana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Kana avoids the damage to the body.
Nowell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kana working hard to break the clinch.
Kana avoiding damage as Nowell throws knees to the body.
Nowell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kana's efforts to push away.
Nowell keeps control of Kana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nowell has Kana pressed against the cage, preventing Kana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nowell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nowell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kana swats away the attempt to clinch by Nowell.
Kana misses with a straight left.
Kana throws a right hand that Nowell ducks under and follows up with a left that Nowell also avoids with ease.
Nowell has closed the distance and engaged Kana in a clinch.
Nowell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kana can do to turn this around?
Nowell connects with a knee to the head.
Nowell looking to stall.
Kana prevents a body shot from Nowell.
Nowell has Kana pushed against the cage.
Nowell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kana is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowell has double underhooks.
Nowell missing with knees to the body.
Kana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowell missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kana breaks from the clinch.
Kana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nowell slips a jab from Kana.
Kana misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Kana misses.
Nowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Kana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vit Kana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nowell just misses with a punch to the body.
Kana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell is looking to clinch.
Kana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kana loads up on a big right hand but Nowell slips the punch.
Nowell tries to clinch but Kana moves out of range.
Nowell wants to clinch.
Bradley Nowell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kana throws a jab when Nowell was well out of range.
Nowell clinches up against the cage.
Nowell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nowell avoiding damage.
Kana tries to circle away but Nowell has him pinned against the cage.
Kana is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowell has double underhooks.
Nowell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nowell has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vit Kana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nowell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kana misses with a looping right.
Kana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kana misses with a body shot.
Kana throws a combination that misses
and Nowell counters with a head kick. That will keep Kana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kana lands a right hook to the body.
Nowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kana blocks a head kick by Nowell.
Kana swings widly with a right hand
and Nowell moves into the clinch.
Nowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nowell prevents Kana from breaking the clinch.
Nowell controlling the action here for a moment.
Kana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nowell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Kana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nowell with a knee to the head.
Kana tries to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling the position.
Nowell has Kana pressed against the cage.
Kana avoiding damage as Nowell throws knees to the body.
Kana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kana wants to get back to striking at distance but Nowell won't allow it.
Nowell misses with a knee strike.
Kana is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowell has double underhooks.
Nowell keeps control of Kana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
Nowell misses with a knee strike.
Kana is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowell has double underhooks.
Kana breaks the clinch.
Kana throws a nice looking combination but Nowell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowell tries to clinch up but Kana circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowell is looking to clinch.
Kana cracks Nowell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nowell staying out of range there.
Nowell tries to clinch up but Kana circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowell ducks under a wild hook from Kana.
Nowell slips under a jab.
Nowell takes the fight into the clinch.
Kana has had enough of the clinch but Nowell keeps him there for the moment.
Kana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowell looking to throw knees to the head but Kana is blocking nicely.
Nowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowell is looking to control Kana's arms but Kana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nowell has his back to the cage.
Nowell slowing the pace effectively.
Nowell is looking to control Kana's arms but Kana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nowell has his back to the cage.
Nowell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kana throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Kana finds it's target.
Nowell defending well as Kana loads up on a big left hand.
Kana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nowell defending well as Kana loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Kana misses its intended target.
Vit Kana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nowell darts in trying to clinch
and Kana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nowell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kana.
Nowell tries to clinch up.
Nowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kana misses.
Kana misses with a two punch combination.
Nowell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nowell at a distance.
Nowell rushes Kana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nowell has Kana pressed against the cage, preventing Kana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nowell tries a body shot but Kana blocks it.
Nowell throws an elbow but it misses.
Nowell prevents Kana from breaking the clinch.
Bradley Nowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nowell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kana up against the cage.
Kana tries to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling the position.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
Nowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kana wants to get back to striking at distance but Nowell won't allow it.
Nowell landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Nowell.
Nowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kana's elbow.
Nowell connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Nowell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Nowell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Wechsel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wechsel has chosen Faith No More - The Morning After as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
198 lbs
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27
201 lbs
9 - 5 - 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
7 - 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wally Wechsel!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wechsel. Wechsel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ray tries to work over Wechsel's front leg with a kick but Wechsel checks it.
Wechsel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
Ray misses with a right hand
and Wechsel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ray throws a right hand that Wechsel ducks under and follows up with a left that Wechsel also avoids with ease.
Wechsel feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Wechsel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wechsel wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wechsel's guard.
Wechsel is controlling Ray's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray stands up over Wechsel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray trying to control but Wechsel is working from the bottom.
Wechsel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wechsel 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.
Wechsel pulls Ray in close to his closed guard and prevents Ray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ray trying to control but Wechsel is working from the bottom.
Ray advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray passes to side control.
Wechsel defending against the ground and pound.
Ray scoring with punches and elbows.
Ray blocks the strikes from Wechsel.
Ray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ray lands an elbow.
Ray postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wechsel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wechsel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ray manages to pass to mount!
Ray looking to finish Wechsel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wechsel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Wally Wechsel has been cut.
Ray lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wechsel is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.
Ray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wechsel is rocked!
Ray postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Wechsel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ray around the waist but Ray pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ray is the winner by TKO! Ray jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Ray!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rollin'--Limp Bizkit. White has chosen Atreyu- You were the king, now your unconcsious as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
245 lbs
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265 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from White.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White lands a two punch combo.
White misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
White lands a jab.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from White does no damage.
White misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings White.
White misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A big left from White misses.
White thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from White misses.
White lands a jab-cross combination.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Barnes is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White misses with a left hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
White is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
White connects with a body shot.
White digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
White digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a one two combo.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
White cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from White.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White misses with a hook.
White scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
A cross from White lands.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from White.
White tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
White throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White jabs at Barnes's body.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes slips under a jab from White.
White throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes slips a straight right by White.
White lands a jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White connects with a single shot there.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
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!
White lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
White misses with an uppercut
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White manages to break the clinch.
White blocks a leg kick.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by White.
Barnes walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for White.
White looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White 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.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by White.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White with a hook.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes is rocked!
White lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White throws an uppercut from hell that sends Barnes clean off his feet! He's out cold! White stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John White!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robot Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagan comes to the cage accompanied by Conquest of Paradise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Sagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robot Joe!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagan throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sagan pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Sagan blocks with his arms.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sagan is trying to keep an underhook but Joe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagan defending well though.
Joe thows a huge punch but Sagan dodges it nicely.
Joe trying to control from half guard but Sagan is working away.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sagan is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe stalling away here and it's allowed Sagan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sagan trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe throws and elbow that misses. Sagan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Sagan!
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Carl Sagan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Carl Sagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagan scores with a jab.
Joe feints and as Sagan raises his hands in defense, Joe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sagan dives on top into guard.
Joe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagan is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joe is proving hard to escape from.
Sagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sagan has managed to get both his arms back between Joe's legs - danger averted.
Sagan won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robot Joe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe's hands.
Sagan misses with a left hand
and Joe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sagan jabs Joe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Sagan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Joe misses.
Joe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagan misses with a left hand
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Sagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sagan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe seems keen to control Sagan's posture.
Sagan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joe, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looks for a takedown but Sagan sprawls well.
Sagan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
Sagan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sagan stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sagan throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Sagan moves out of range of the body kick from Joe.
Joe shoots for a takedown but Sagan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagan lands a jab to the head.
Sagan avoids a kick to the body.
Sagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagan. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Sagan misses with a hook.
Sagan misses the jab.
Sagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Joe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sagan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joe scrambles back to his feet.
Sagan throws an off balance right hand
and Joe counters with an outside leg kick.
Sagan scores with a jab to the head.
Sagan lands with a nice body punch.
Sagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Sagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Joe dives in and grabs Sagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sagan pushes down on Joe's head and hops out.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. Sagan didn't expect that.
Joe preventing the sweep.
Sagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagan 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.
Joe trying to control but Sagan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe passes Sagan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sagan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sagan tries to get out of the position.
Sagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Joe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Joe is stalling here but it's allowed Sagan to get half guard.
Joe is looking to advance position but Sagan won't allow it.
Sagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robot Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan taking some punishment here, with Joe in his half guard.
Sagan is not content to let Joe control the position.
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sagan defends it well.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagan defending well though.
Joe is stalling here. Sagan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Joe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sagan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Joe regains half guard.
Joe manages to get to full guard.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robot Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robot Joe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Coburn!
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, Willis William!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coburn dips to his left and cracks William with an uppercut!
Coburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and William counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
William blocks a leg kick.
William needs to keep his hands up - Coburn had a free shot at his head there.
Coburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coburn swinging wildly here.
Coburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and William counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Coburn.
Coburn swings widly with a right hand
and William counters with an inside leg kick.
Coburn misses with the combination.
Coburn misses with a left hand
and William counters with a stiff right hand.
Coburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and William makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Coburn really felt that one!
Alex Coburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coburn.
William avoids the head kick by Coburn.
William misses with a wild body shot.
Coburn scores with a jab to the head.
William takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Coburn throws a poor cross that misses
and William counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and William counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and William counters with a nice kick to the body.
William defending well as Coburn loads up on a big left hand.
Coburn works over William's head and body with a nice combination.
William is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coburn.
Coburn scores with a nice head shot.
Coburn misses with a body punch
letting William counter with a right hand.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William throws the left hand but Coburn avoids the punch easily.
Coburn misses with a looping left.
Coburn swings widly with a right hand
and William counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coburn thinking.
Coburn throws a right hand that misses
and William makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coburn is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William scores with a nice right hand.
Coburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by William.
Coburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and William counters with an outside leg kick.
Coburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coburn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William lands a jab to the head.
Coburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. William darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coburn misses with a hook
and William counters with a body kick that stops Coburn in his tracks momentarily.
William lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coburn at a distance.
William scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
William with a body punch. A glancing blow.
William lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coburn's sensitive parts.
Coburn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
William scores with a nice body kick.
William bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coburn's head.
Nice straight punches there by William. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of William.
William dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coburn. That did some damage!
William misses with a body shot.
A jab from William finds it's way through Coburn's defenses.
Coburn throws a lazy uppercut
and William counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
William scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William scores with the left hand. Coburn knows he should have avoided that one.
William works Coburn's body with a nice hook.
William is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coburn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Coburn moves forwards but William connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! William throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Coburn is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Willis William!
Willis William is the new heavyweight champion!
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