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KONFLIKT 68 - Semtex PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Magas (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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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Magas!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.
Magas swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Magas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magas lands a two punch combo.
Magas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Magas tries to clinch up.
Mike Magas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Morris.
Morris slaps away a takedown attempt from Magas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sammy Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Magas.
Morris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Magas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morris's guard.
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morris, up you get!
Magas misses with a takedown attempt
and Morris counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magas tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magas looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magas tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magas shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a leg kick.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magas moves away.
Magas with a lazy takedown attempt
so Morris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morris pushing down on Magas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Morris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between batista haight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). haight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Forgot About Dre - Eminem. Ross has chosen Dr. Dre - Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat feat. Snoop Dogg & RBX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, batista haight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
haight misses with a head kick.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but haight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
haight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ross tries to clinch up.
haight connects with a body shot.
haight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ross rushes haight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ross scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ross.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped haight in his tracks for a moment.
Ross landing knees to the head.
Ross manages to break the clinch.
Ross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ross wants to clinch up but haight keeps it at a distance.
haight shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - haight circles away.
haight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
haight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but haight circles away quickly and effectively.
haight shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but haight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for batista haight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
haight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ross!
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ross throws a head kick but haight moves out of range.
Ross staying out of range there.
The fighters circle, before Ross throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into haight's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ross lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ricky Ross!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rawse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Chay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hustlin'. Rick Rawse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chase Chay's chin.
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rawse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Chay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chay tries to clinch up but Rawse circles away and keeps his distance.
Chay tries to clinch there but Rawse circles away.
Chay is looking to clinch.
Rawse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chay moves in looking to clinch but Rawse pushes him off.
Chay tries a head kick but it misses.
Rawse closes the distance and clinches.
Rawse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rawse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chay stalling the fight.
Rawse turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rawse in side control, throwing shots but Chay defends.
Rawse landing strikes.
Rawse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rawse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rawse working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chay being controlled for a moment.
Rawse misses with the ground and pound.
Rawse working the ground and pound.
Rawse wants to control but Chay is keeping him busy.
Rawse lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chay is not content to let Rawse control the position.
Rawse scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rawse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chay's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse throws an elbow but Chay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chay is trying to get back to half guard.
Rawse lands a nice forearm strike.
Chay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rawse's best efforts.
Rawse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chay's head.
Rawse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chay keeps working.
Rawse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rawse stalling away here and it's allowed Chay to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chay keeping moving, preventing Rawse from controlling successfully.
Rawse throwing strikes from guard but Chay blocks nicely.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chay 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rawse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rawse throws a right hand that Chay ducks under and follows up with a left that Chay also avoids with ease.
Rawse moves away from the strike by Chay.
Rick Rawse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Rawse.
Rawse gets the takedown into side control.
Rawse postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Rawse seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rawse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chay is pressing down on Rawse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rawse defends it easily.
Rawse won't allow Chay to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rawse controls the pace.
Rawse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Chay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawse 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.
Chay is looking to stand up but Rawse isn't so interested in that idea.
Rawse forces his way into half guard.
Rawse has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chay tries to reverse the position but Rawse maintains control.
Rawse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chay working to try and regain half guard.
Rawse unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rawse cracks Chay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rawse wants to control the pace but Chay is squirming around nicely.
Rick Rawse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rawse goes for an armbar but Chay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chay.
Rawse trying to keep a closed guard but Chay is proving a slippery customer.
Rawse throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rawse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chay tries to stand but Rawse is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chay wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Rawse working for a triangle but Chay defends it easily.
Rawse is working an open guard so Chay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Rawse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Chay.
Chay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chay working Rawse over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rawse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rawse circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rawse counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chay's guard now.
Rawse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chay looking for a guillotine here but Rawse defends easily.
Rawse throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawse prevents Chay from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Chay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rawse defends it easily.
Rawse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rawse dodges the punch combination from Chay.
Chay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chay throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rawse trying to control the position.
Rawse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chay tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawse is retaining full guard.
Rawse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chay is looking to stand up but Rawse won't let him.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chay wants to stand but Rawse has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rawse, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse moves into the clinch successfully.
Rawse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rawse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chay slowing the pace effectively.
Chay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rawse or not.
Chay prevents Rawse from breaking the clinch.
Chay breaks the clinch.
Chay tries to clinch but Rawse moves out of range.
Rawse shoots for a takedown but Chay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rawse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chay throws a sloppy head kick and Rawse moves out of range easily.
Chay misses with a head kick.
Chase Chay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rawse.
Rawse wants to control from the top but Chay keeps moving.
Chay wants to stand up but Rawse is controlling him.
Rawse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rick Rawse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rawse cracks Chay with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Rawse.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rawse, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rawse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kato Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Maggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maggio has chosen Speak Softly Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Hanzo!
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, Tony Maggio!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Maggio misses.
Hanzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maggio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
Horrible takedown by Hanzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Maggio which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maggio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanzo.
Maggio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanzo is breathing heavily.
Maggio pushes Hanzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maggio stops a takedown attempt from Hanzo.
Maggio lands an elbow inside that Hanzo shrugs off.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Maggio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maggio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maggio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maggio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maggio manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Maggio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maggio rushes Hanzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maggio has Hanzo pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Maggio.
Maggio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maggio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maggio connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Maggio to work.
Maggio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Maggio.
Maggio crunches a lovely knee into Hanzo's ribcage.
Maggio manages to break the clinch.
Maggio closes the distance and clinches.
Maggio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maggio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maggio lands a knee to the body.
Maggio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maggio lands a damaging elbow.
Maggio with a knee to the head.
Maggio lands a nice knee to the body.
Maggio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maggio.
Maggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maggio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggio closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo letting Maggio take a breather here.
Maggio lands a knee to the body.
Hanzo being controlled against the cage.
Maggio blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maggio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maggio counters with a nice body kick.
Hanzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maggio but Maggio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maggio closes the distance and clinches.
Maggio scores a nice knee to the body.
Maggio taking a breather.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maggio crunches a lovely knee into Hanzo's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maggio lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Maggio.
Maggio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hanzo.
Come on Maggio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maggio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maggio lands a knee to the head.
Maggio lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Maggio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maggio prevents Hanzo from breaking the clinch.
Maggio lands a nice knee to the body.
Maggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tony Maggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maggio fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanzo in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maggio.
Maggio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maggio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maggio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maggio landing knees to the head.
Hanzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maggio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maggio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanzo takes a step back to recover.
Maggio lands a high kick!
Maggio throws a nice head kick!
Hanzo clinches but Maggio breaks the clinch
and Maggio counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maggio fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Maggio.
Maggio drives through and clinches with Hanzo against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Maggio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maggio.
Hanzo throws a lazy right hand but Maggio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maggio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maggio misses with a head kick.
Hanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maggio throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanzo is defended easily by Maggio.
Maggio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanzo lands with a shot to the body.
Tony Maggio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maggio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanzo takes a step back to recover.
Hanzo shoots in and drives through. Maggio sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Maggio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanzo avoids the head kick by Maggio.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hanzo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maggio has closed the distance and engaged Hanzo in a clinch.
Maggio lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maggio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanzo.
Maggio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanzo darts in trying to clinch
and Maggio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hanzo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maggio lands a head kick!
Maggio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maggio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Maggio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hanzo really felt that one!
A head kick from Maggio lands but Hanzo takes it in his stride.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Maggio.
Maggio rushes Hanzo and presses him up against the cage.
Maggio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Maggio.
Maggio stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggio breaks from the clinch.
Maggio rushes Hanzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maggio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanzo up against the cage.
Maggio lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanzo won't want to take too many of those.
Maggio lands an elbow just above Hanzo 's eye.
Maggio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maggio scores a nice knee to the body.
Maggio landing knees to the head.
Tony Maggio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maggio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maggio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Maggio.
Hanzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Maggio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maggio scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hanzo manages to end up in side control.
Maggio is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanzo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maggio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanzo is controlling him well.
Hanzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maggio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maggio is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hanzo seems content to control.
Hanzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maggio is trying to stand up here but Hanzo is controlling him well.
Hanzo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maggio's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo trying to control from half guard but Maggio is working away.
Hanzo controlling the pace.
Maggio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maggio is staying active underneath Hanzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maggio gets back to full guard.
Maggio controls Hanzo momentarily but Hanzo frees himself.
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Maggio.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maggio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Maggio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hanzo takes a swing at Maggio's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo looks to clinch
and Maggio counters by clinching up.
Knees to the body from Maggio.
Maggio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanzo wants to clinch
and Maggio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maggio.
Maggio lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Maggio to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maggio.
Maggio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maggio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maggio connects with a knee to the head.
Maggio crunches a lovely knee into Hanzo's ribcage.
Maggio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maggio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maggio landing knees to the body.
Hanzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maggio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maggio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hanzo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hanzo trying to control the position but instead, Maggio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hanzo into the cage.
Hanzo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maggio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maggio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maggio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Maggio blocks the elbow strike.
Hanzo lands a takedown into guard.
Maggio trying to control the position.
Hanzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maggio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maggio 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.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggio keeping moving, preventing Hanzo from controlling successfully.
Maggio wants to stand but Hanzo is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hanzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maggio lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanzo's head.
Maggio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Maggio tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maggio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maggio moves away.
Hanzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maggio, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Maggio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hanzo is working for takedown but Maggio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maggio working Hanzo over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maggio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanzo's defenses.
Maggio stalling the fight.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Maggio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maggio crunches a lovely knee into Hanzo's ribcage.
Maggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maggio lands with a kick to the temple. Hanzo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maggio doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanzo circles away.
Tony Maggio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maggio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maggio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maggio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanzo fails to land the takedown.
Kato Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maggio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanzo shoots in for a double leg but Maggio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maggio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanzo.
Tony Maggio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maggio can pounce on him.
Maggio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanzo takes a step back to recover.
Maggio throws a front kick that sends Hanzo stumbling back into the cage.
Maggio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanzo will feel that in the morning.
Maggio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maggio feints and then cracks Hanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanzo down.
Hanzo looks to land a right hand but Maggio moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Maggio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maggio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Maggio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Barbalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Give it Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
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25
175 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikola Barbalic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbalic closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Barbalic pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barbalic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbalic.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbalic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbalic moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbalic.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Barbalic ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Barbalic was well out of range.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbalic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Barbalic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbalic is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Barbalic is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbalic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbalic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith is looking for submissions but instead, Barbalic has regained full guard.
Barbalic keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to advance position but Barbalic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smith tries to hold on but Barbalic pushes him away.
Barbalic trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Barbalic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbalic content just to control the position here.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Barbalic is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbalic throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barbalic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbalic.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Barbalic tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbalic misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbalic has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Barbalic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Barbalic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barbalic manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Barbalic's guard.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barbalic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barbalic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barbalic!
Barbalic wants to stand but Smith has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith tries to control but Barbalic wriggling away.
Smith controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barbalic is on top in guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Barbalic controlling him for the moment.
Barbalic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbalic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbalic is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barbalic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith trying to control the action but Barbalic is working from the bottom.
Barbalic tries to improve position but can't.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbalic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barbalic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbalic is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Barbalic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbalic's legs.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Barbalic tries to clinch up
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbalic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nikola Barbalic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbalic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barbalic wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbalic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control the position.
Barbalic thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Barbalic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbalic's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to control from the top but Barbalic keeps moving.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to control but Barbalic is working from the bottom.
Barbalic keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbalic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbalic has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbalic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbalic looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Barbalic keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to control from the top but Barbalic keeps moving.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Barbalic has managed to sweep!
Barbalic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barbalic manages to get to full guard.
Nikola Barbalic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbalic looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Smith.
Well Smith 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar has chosen "Stick 'em Up!" - Quarashi as his entrance music. River Greywar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
140 lbs
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25
130 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardy slips a jab from Greywar.
Greywar thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Greywar cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Greywar.
Greywar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greywar misses with a straight left.
Hardy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greywar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greywar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardy holds on and takes a little breather.
Greywar thows a big elbow that misses.
Greywar throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greywar manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Greywar.
Greywar looking to control.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Greywar is keeping the position.
Greywar 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.
Hardy is in close to Greywar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greywar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
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.
Hardy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greywar throws some wild stikes that Hardy manages to avoid easily.
Greywar landing strikes from the mount.
Greywar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Greywar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Greywar with shots to the head and body - Hardy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greywar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greywar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy wants to hold on but Greywar pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Greywar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Greywar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greywar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greywar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greywar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greywar seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Greywar thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy is holding on to half guard well.
Greywar not doing much here.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greywar lands a nice short elbow.
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Greywar.
Greywar won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Greywar postures up.
Greywar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greywar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Greywar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Greywar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Greywar throws a strike but Hardy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Greywar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Greywar working away.
Greywar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hardy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Greywar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hardy to see if he's OK.
Hardy defending against the ground and pound.
Greywar tries to score with some ground and pound. Hardy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Greywar is trying to ground and pound but Hardy uses the momentary lack of control by Greywar to regain half guard.
Greywar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Greywar.
Greywar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greywar looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hardy won't allow Greywar to sweep him here.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Greywar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greywar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Harrison Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Greywar.
Greywar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greywar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardy has escaped and now he's on top!
Hardy advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar controlling the position for now.
Hardy is working for a kimura but Greywar is defending it quite comfortably.
Greywar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy trying to advance position but Greywar counters by regaining guard.
Hardy trying to control but Greywar is working from the bottom.
Greywar pulls Hardy in to control the position.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Greywar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greywar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greywar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greywar takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Greywar misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Greywar thows a body shot but no joy.
Greywar moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greywar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greywar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Greywar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Greywar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Greywar.
Greywar misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greywar moves away.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Greywar.
Greywar moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Greywar fails to land the takedown.
Greywar thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Greywar misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greywar avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Greywar connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy is looking to wear down Greywar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Greywar swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Greywar avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy takes a swing at Greywar's ribcage but misses.
Hardy blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
River Greywar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greywar avoids the body shot from Hardy.
A jab from Greywar misses.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Greywar misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greywar thinking.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greywar lands with a hook. Hardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrison Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Greywar.
Greywar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardy sprawls well initially but Greywar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Greywar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River Greywar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greywar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greywar looks to land a strike but Hardy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Greywar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
River Greywar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greywar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greywar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greywar tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Greywar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greywar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Greywar really felt that one!
Greywar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greywar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greywar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar misses with a takedown attempt
and Greywar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Greywar moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
A shot to the body from Greywar misses
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy pushes Greywar away with a front kick.
Greywar looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Greywar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrison Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greywar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Greywar.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greywar manages to avoid it.
Greywar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greywar shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Greywar is just out of range.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Greywar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy punishes Greywar's body with a nice straight punch.
Greywar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Greywar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hardy digs a good body shot into Greywar's ribs.
Hardy throws a jab when Greywar was well out of range.
A shot to de liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Greywar seems unphased.
Greywar feints and as Hardy raises his hands in defense, Greywar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Greywar defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy looking to control but Greywar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greywar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Greywar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chihiro Ogino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (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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130 lbs
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147 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chihiro Ogino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie lands a head shot.
Ogino defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie gets caught flat footed, as Ogino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ogino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ogino throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely.
Ziskie throwing short punches from the bottom.
Ziskie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ogino.
Ogino throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely.
Ogino landing with the ground and pound.
Ogino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie is adopting a defensive guard.
Ogino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ziskie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ogino, into his guard.
Ogino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ogino wants to sweep here but Ziskie controlling him for the moment.
Ogino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziskie defends well.
Ziskie wants to stand but Ogino is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ogino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ogino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ogino trying to strike off his back.
Ogino looking for a sweep. Not yet Ogino, not yet.
Ogino wants to improve his position but instead Ziskie has moved into half guard.
Ogino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ogino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ogino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziskie's waist but Ziskie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ogino off to one side.
Ziskie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ogino dives in and grabs Ziskie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes down on Ogino's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chihiro Ogino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown but Ziskie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ogino dives in and grabs Ziskie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes down on Ogino's head and hops out.
Ziskie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ziskie leaves Ogino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ogino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ziskie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziskie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ziskie lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ziskie swivels and escapes.
Ziskie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ogino.
Ziskie throws a hook but Ogino blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Ziskie dominated that round.
That's time! Ogino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ogino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziskie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ogino somewhat.
Ogino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie manages to get full guard.
Ziskie trying to control the position here.
Ogino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ogino throws and elbow that misses. Ziskie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ogino's guard. Nice move by Ziskie!
Ogino looking for a guillotine here but Ziskie defends easily.
Ogino keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie wants to stand but Ogino is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ogino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ogino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Ogino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ogino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziskie wants to control but Ogino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ogino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head.
Ogino thows a huge punch but Ziskie dodges it nicely.
Ziskie is looking to control Ogino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziskie avoid being mounted?
Ziskie wants to improve his position but Ogino is controlling well.
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ogino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ogino.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ogino.
Ogino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chihiro Ogino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogino shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziskie sprawls well. He's pushed Ogino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ogino closes the distance and clinches up with Ziskie, looking for a takedown. Ogino pushes Ziskie against the cage but Ziskie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ogino is looking to clinch but Ziskie is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ogino shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie throws a jab when Ogino was well out of range.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziskie sprawls well. Ziskie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ogino gets slowly back to his feet.
Ogino has a takedown stuffed.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogino shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ogino doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Chihiro Ogino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ogino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ogino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ogino misses with a takedown attempt - Ziskie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chihiro Ogino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Ziskie.
Ogino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie cracks a nice hook into Ogino's ribs.
Ziskie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ogino.
No luck for Ogino with that takedown attempt.
Ziskie misses with a head kick.
Ogino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ogino fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ogino.
Ziskie lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Ogino ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ziskie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ogino.
Chihiro Ogino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Ogino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziskie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ziskie as Ogino shoots in.
Ogino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ogino is just out of range.
Ogino shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziskie sprawls well. He's pushed Ogino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziskie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ogino shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ogino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ogino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziskie pinned against the cage. Ziskie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziskie's waist but Ziskie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ogino off to one side.
Ziskie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ogino on the side of the head.
Ziskie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ogino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ogino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ziskie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ogino moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ziskie 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Ziskie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Wathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes into the arena with Brainpool - We Aim to Please blaring out of the sound system. Chan Wathan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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137 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chan Wathan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wathan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wathan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pleaser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pleaser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wathan is looking to chop away at Pleaser's legs.
Pleaser lands an overhand right.
Pleaser checks a leg kick.
Pleaser lands with a shot to the body.
Wathan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pleaser circles away.
Pleaser lands a high kick!
Pleaser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleaser sizes up Wathan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pleaser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pleaser delivers a nice body kick.
Wathan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Pleaser.
Wathan dives in and grabs Pleaser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pleaser pushes down on Wathan's head and hops out.
Pleaser misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Pleaser.
Pleaser lands with an uppercut that bounces Wathan off the cage and back into rage.
Pleaser throws out a powerful jab.
Pleaser misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan walks into a stiff left hand from Pleaser.
Pleaser checks a low kick from Wathan.
Wathan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck for Wathan with that takedown attempt.
Richard Pleaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Wathan.
A jab from Pleaser finds it's way through Wathan's defenses.
Pleaser digs a good hook to Wathan's body.
Pleaser thows a body kick. Wathan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wathan looks gassed!
Pleaser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pleaser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleaser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Wathan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pleaser is working for a kimura but Wathan is defending it quite comfortably.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but Wathan defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wathan has hold of Pleaser's hands but Pleaser slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pleaser is pressing down on Wathan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wathan is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pleaser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleaser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wathan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pleaser cracks Wathan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pleaser cracks a nice hook into Wathan's ribs.
Pleaser cracks the inside of Wathan's front leg.
Pleaser lands with a nice combination. Wathan backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wathan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pleaser checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pleaser.
Wathan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pleaser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pleaser struggling a bit here.
Pleaser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleaser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pleaser.
Pleaser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pleaser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wathan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pleaser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wathan has managed to get both his arms back between Pleaser's legs - danger averted.
Pleaser working for submissions but it's allowed Wathan to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wathan is looking to score with low kicks.
Pleaser pushes Wathan away with a front kick.
Wathan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pleaser feints and then cracks Wathan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wathan down.
Wathan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Pleaser.
Pleaser checks a low kick from Wathan.
Wathan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pleaser's corner calls for a 1-2. Pleaser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pleaser 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.
Wathan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleaser is one step ahead there.
Wathan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wathan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan trying to keep a closed guard but Pleaser is proving a slippery customer.
Pleaser advances to half guard.
Wathan is looking to improve his position.
Wathan is not content to let Pleaser control the position.
Wathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleaser.
Pleaser throwing shots but Wathan is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wathan walks into a jab.
Pleaser misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pleaser tests Wathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pleaser scores with a hook.
Wathan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pleaser.
Wathan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Wathan's body. Wathan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richard Pleaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleaser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wathan misses with a leg kick
and Pleaser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pleaser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pleaser gets a takedown into half guard.
Pleaser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but Wathan defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura here.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pleaser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wathan defends it well.
Wathan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleaser is working away from the top position though.
Wathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleaser.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pleaser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wathan at a distance.
Pleaser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pleaser looks to score with a jab to the body but Wathan is just out of range.
Pleaser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wathan.
Pleaser pushes Wathan away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pleaser lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wathan is defended easily by Pleaser.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleaser works Wathan's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Wathan misses
letting Pleaser counter with a right hand.
Pleaser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wathan has time to react.
Pleaser lands the left hand.
Wathan throws a leg kick
and Pleaser counters with a body kick that stops Wathan in his tracks momentarily.
Wathan throws a leg kick
and Wathan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Wathan is predictable there
and Pleaser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pleaser advances position into side control!
Pleaser working the ground and pound.
Wathan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pleaser tries to score with some ground and pound. Wathan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wathan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pleaser slows the pace down.
Wathan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richard Pleaser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pleaser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wathan is avoiding damage well.
Pleaser decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wathan to his feet.
Pleaser throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wathan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pleaser postures up in Wathan's guard and throws a big left but Wathan blocks it.
Pleaser passes Wathan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pleaser tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wathan.
Wathan is looking for a sweep. Pleaser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pleaser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wathan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura here.
Pleaser is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Pleaser is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pleaser prevents Wathan from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pleaser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wathan sees it coming and defends easily.
Pleaser wants to advance to full mount but Wathan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wathan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleaser.
Pleaser postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wathan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pleaser, into his guard.
Pleaser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wathan manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wathan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pleaser checks a leg kick.
Wathan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pleaser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wathan.
Wathan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pleaser is trying to get back to his feet.
Pleaser manages to get back to half guard.
Pleaser trying to control from the bottom.
Pleaser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wathan pulls his head out easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pleaser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wathan is working away from the top position though.
Pleaser holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan wants to control but Pleaser is keeping him busy.
Pleaser gets full guard.
Pleaser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pleaser is pressing down on Wathan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wathan is holding on for now.
Pleaser seems to be looking for submissions.
Wathan wants to control but Pleaser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pleaser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wathan defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pleaser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wathan tries to roll over but Pleaser keeps him under control.
Pleaser wants to work for an arm triangle but Wathan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pleaser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pleaser connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Wathan misses
and Pleaser counters with a left to the body.
Pleaser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wathan doesn't seem bothered though.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Wathan's body. Wathan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wathan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pleaser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pleaser.
Wathan throws a leg kick but Pleaser checks it.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Pleaser as he connects with a hook.
Pleaser looks to land a combination. Wathan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pleaser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richard Pleaser is winning the standup battle so far.
Pleaser displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wathan throws a leg kick
and Pleaser counters with a right hand to the body.
Pleaser digs a good hook to Wathan's body.
A cross from Pleaser lands.
Pleaser digs a good body shot into Wathan's ribs.
Pleaser throws a shot to the body.
Pleaser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pleaser misses with a two punch combination.
Wathan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pleaser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wathan thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wathan will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Pleaser lands but Wathan takes it in his stride.
Pleaser tests Wathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pleaser gets a takedown into half guard.
Pleaser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Pleaser seems content to control.
Pleaser wants to pass the guard but Wathan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser had his way with Chan Wathan in that round.
That's time! Pleaser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Pleaser lands with an overhand left.
Wathan slips a jab and a cross from Pleaser.
Pleaser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Pleaser as Wathan shoots in.
Pleaser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Wathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleaser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pleaser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wathan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wathan is trying to control Pleaser's posture but Pleaser avoids it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Wathan is working from the bottom.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wathan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wathan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pleaser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wathan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pleaser connects with a decent elbow.
Pleaser tries for a kimura but Wathan is defending well.
Pleaser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pleaser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wathan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wathan can't do much from the bottom here.
Pleaser tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pleaser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wathan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pleaser tries to move to mount but Wathan blocks the move with his legs.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pleaser is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wathan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Wathan with that takedown attempt.
Pleaser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pleaser looks to land a combination but Wathan avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wathan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chan Wathan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pleaser connects with a high kick.
Pleaser works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pleaser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wathan can do to turn this around?
Wathan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pleaser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pleaser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pleaser has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
Richard Pleaser retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs has chosen Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins cracks Spliffs with a good jab.
Spliffs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffs.
A big left from Spliffs misses.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spliffs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Spliffs seems unphased.
Spliffs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spliffs slips under a jab.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Spliffs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Spliffs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Spliffs moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Spliffs walks into a left hand.
Spliffs throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
Spliffs moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Spliffs ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Spliffs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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.
Hopkins cracks Spliffs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Spliffs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spliffs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to de liver by Spliffs. Beautiful body shot.
Spliffs scores with a leg kick.
Spliffs loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spliffs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spliffs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Spliffs misses.
Spliffs throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spliffs.
Spliffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffs.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Spliffs avoids the punch easily.
Spliffs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Spliffs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spliffs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Spliffs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Spliffs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spliffs throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Spliffs defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spliffs throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopkins.
A frustrated look appears on Hopkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spliffs tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Spliffs is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Spliffs breaks the clinch.
Spliffs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Spliffs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spliffs moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rolen Spliffs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spliffs swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Spliffs misses with a hook.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spliffs scores with a one two! Hopkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Spliffs circles away.
Spliffs throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Spliffs saw that one coming.
Spliffs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Spliffs moves out of range.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins defending well as Spliffs loads up on a big left hand.
Spliffs misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs misses with a looping right.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spliffs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spliffs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Spliffs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Spliffs manages to break the clinch.
Spliffs slips under a jab.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Spliffs avoids it.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Spliffs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spliffs.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins with a hook.
Spliffs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spliffs.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Spliffs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hopkins sizes up Spliffs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
An inside leg kick from Spliffs misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with a jab to the body
and Spliffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Spliffs misses with a low kick.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Spliffs.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Spliffs's shoulder, as Spliffs tries to avoid the shot.
Spliffs throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Spliffs only half commits.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spliffs throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins moves out of range as Spliffs strikes.
Spliffs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a leg kick
and Spliffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins with a hook.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliffs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spliffs throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Spliffs cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Spliffs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rolen Spliffs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spliffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Spliffs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliffs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffs.
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 Tito Hopkins will probably get the nod.
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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Spliffs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spliffs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliffs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Spliffs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Spliffs misses.
Spliffs avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Spliffs slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffs moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Spliffs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spliffs lands with a shot to the body.
Hopkins moves out of range as Spliffs strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Spliffs saw that one coming.
Spliffs misses with a body shot
and Spliffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Spliffs lands.
Spliffs missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Spliffs moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
A big right from Spliffs misses.
Spliffs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Spliffs misses.
Spliffs throws a solid leg kick but Hopkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spliffs.
Spliffs defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Spliffs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spliffs throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Spliffs's head but Spliffs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins with a jab.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spliffs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Spliffs slips the punch.
Spliffs throws a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spliffs throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Spliffs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spliffs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tito Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Spliffs with a jab.
Spliffs throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Spliffs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spliffs.
Spliffs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spliffs's hands.
Spliffs scores with a jab.
Spliffs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Spliffs settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Spliffs off the cage and back into rage.
Spliffs throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spliffs throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with the combination.
Spliffs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spliffs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spliffs. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliffs blocks a jab.
Spliffs misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Hopkins clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spliffs doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spliffs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spliffs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Spliffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Spliffs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spliffs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spliffs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffs.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Spliffs keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spliffs works over Hopkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Spliffs swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Spliffs missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Spliffs moved away.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spliffs.
Hopkins swinging wilding here.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spliffs throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spliffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spliffs lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins darts in and clinches Spliffs up against the cage.
Spliffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Spliffs manages to break the clinch.
Spliffs misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Spliffs takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Spliffs's body.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spliffs slips a jab from Hopkins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spliffs checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spliffs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Spliffs moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spliffs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Spliffs throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Spliffs slips under a jab.
Spliffs misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Spliffs misses
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Spliffs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hopkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spliffs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Spliffs down.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Spliffs.
Hopkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spliffs lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Spliffs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spliffs misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tito Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins cracks Spliffs with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Spliffs counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Spliffs to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Spliffs moves away and avoids it.
Spliffs tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Spliffs throws a head kick that misses.
Spliffs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Spliffs throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Spliffs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins throws a hook but Spliffs avoids it easily.
Spliffs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spliffs.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Spliffs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Spliffs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffs.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Spliffs misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffs doesn't seem bothered though.
Spliffs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spliffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spliffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spliffs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliffs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Spliffs finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Spliffs is having none of it.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Spliffs throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Tito Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spliffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spliffs tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Spliffs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins motions for Spliffs to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to de liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Spliffs throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spliffs lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolen Spliffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Spliffs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins with a hook.
Hopkins sizes up Spliffs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spliffs tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spliffs walks into a jab.
Hopkins misses with a combination
letting Spliffs counter with a right hand.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffs.
Spliffs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tito Hopkins.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Hopkins!
Tito Hopkins retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Crodonilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa has chosen HELLUVA LIFE as his entrance music. Wilson Crodonilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Crodonilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crodonilson misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Sosa lands.
Sosa scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Crodonilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crodonilson scores with a push kick.
Sosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Crodonilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crodonilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Sosa.
Sosa misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crodonilson misses with a head kick.
Sosa scores with a jab to the body.
Crodonilson misses with a body kick.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa throws a series of punches but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sosa throws a looping overhand right but Crodonilson ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Crodonilson misses with a body kick.
Crodonilson motions for Sosa to come forward. Crodonilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crodonilson avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Sosa throws out a powerful jab.
Crodonilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crodonilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sosa lands a jab-cross combination.
Sosa looks to land a combination but Crodonilson avoids it well.
Sosa throws a body punch but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Sosa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crodonilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sosa.
Sosa tests Crodonilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crodonilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crodonilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Crodonilson.
Sosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crodonilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosa digs a good body shot into Crodonilson's ribs.
Crodonilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Crodonilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crodonilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sosa misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sosa, as that shot connected.
Crodonilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
Sosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sosa swinging wilding here.
Sosa slips a straight right by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crodonilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by Sosa.
Crodonilson avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Crodonilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crodonilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa staying out of range there.
Crodonilson misses with a body kick.
Sosa lands with a hook. Crodonilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crodonilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crodonilson misses with a leg kick.
Sosa scores with a nice strike.
Crodonilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crodonilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crodonilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marcello Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crodonilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sosa works Crodonilson's body with a nice hook.
Crodonilson is breathing heavily.
Sosa throws a combination that misses
and Crodonilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crodonilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crodonilson. Crodonilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Sosa throws a nice looking combination but Crodonilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa misses with a looping left.
Crodonilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crodonilson looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa checks a leg kick.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Crodonilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crodonilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Sosa lands with a nice body punch.
Crodonilson throws a body kick that misses.
Sosa throws a body punch but Crodonilson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Crodonilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Crodonilson's head but Crodonilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Crodonilson is just out of range.
Crodonilson is looking to land body kicks.
Sosa defending well as Crodonilson loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sosa.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crodonilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sosa.
Crodonilson misses with a head kick.
Sosa punishes Crodonilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Crodonilson connects with a high kick.
Crodonilson moves forwards but Sosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sosa lands the left hand.
Sosa with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crodonilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sosa.
Sosa scores with a jab.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crodonilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crodonilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Crodonilson looks to land a body kick but Sosa moved away.
Sosa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcello Sosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crodonilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crodonilson moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Sosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy left from Sosa finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crodonilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crodonilson. Sosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sosa blocks a head kick by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson misses the jab.
Crodonilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
Sosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crodonilson's waist but Crodonilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sosa off to one side.
Sosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Sosa.
Sosa lands with a straight right. Crodonilson didn't see that one coming.
Crodonilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Sosa misses.
Crodonilson avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa lands a jab to Crodonilson's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Crodonilson lands with a kick to the temple. Sosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crodonilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crodonilson moves away.
Crodonilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crodonilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson slips a jab from Sosa.
Sosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crodonilson can pounce on him.
Crodonilson throws and low kick but Sosa moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Crodonilson.
Sosa throws a hook but Crodonilson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcello Sosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Crodonilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crodonilson lands with a kick to the temple. Sosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Crodonilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa with a jab.
Crodonilson loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crodonilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crodonilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crodonilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crodonilson throws a chopping leg kick but Sosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sosa lands a body shot.
Sosa lands with a hook. Crodonilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Sosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crodonilson throws out the jab.
Crodonilson misses with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crodonilson. Sosa shrugs it off though.
Sosa swings for the body but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Sosa lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Sosa.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Crodonilson is just out of range.
Crodonilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sosa lands with an overhand left.
Crodonilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sosa works Crodonilson's body with a nice hook.
Sosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Sosa as he connects with a hook.
Sosa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crodonilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crodonilson walks into a left hand.
Sosa connects with a jab.
Crodonilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sosa sizes up Crodonilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sosa lands a body shot.
Sosa misses with a jab to the body
and Crodonilson counters with a leg kick.
Sosa looks to land a combination but Crodonilson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a hook but Crodonilson avoids it easily.
Sosa avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Sosa - just one landing.
Sosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sosa thuds his right hand into Crodonilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crodonilson ducks right into an uppercut from Sosa.
Crodonilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Crodonilson's head but Crodonilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crodonilson takes one to the side of the head.
Sosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crodonilson's head backwards.
Crodonilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa throws a series of strikes that have Crodonilson backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Crodonilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa checks a leg kick.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crodonilson.
Sosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crodonilson.
Sosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sosa throws a one two combo.
Crodonilson misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sosa misses its intended target.
Sosa moves out of range of the body kick from Crodonilson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crodonilson looks for the body kick but Sosa saw that one coming.
Sosa stuns Crodonilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crodonilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sosa takes a swing at Crodonilson's ribcage but misses.
Crodonilson defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Crodonilson.
Sosa throws a looping overhand right but Crodonilson ducks down to avoid it.
Crodonilson punishes Sosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Crodonilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Crodonilson throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease.
Crodonilson lands a high kick!
Sosa scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Sosa.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson ducks right into an uppercut from Sosa.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sosa lands a head shot.
Sosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sosa!
A jab lands there for Sosa.
Sosa moves out of range of the body kick from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crodonilson walks into a stiff left hand from Sosa.
Sosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crodonilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sosa scores with a punch to the head.
Crodonilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Crodonilson.
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Crodonilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Crodonilson should have avoided that one.
Crodonilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa lands with a right hand.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crodonilson moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Sosa.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crodonilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crodonilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crodonilson's head backwards.
Sosa lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crodonilson at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Crodonilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sosa.
Sosa scores with a hook.
Sosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sosa jabs at Crodonilson's body.
Crodonilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crodonilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Crodonilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crodonilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crodonilson. Crodonilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Sosa lands the left hand.
Crodonilson tries to move into range but Sosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sosa lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa blocks a head kick by Crodonilson.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa throws a series of strikes that have Crodonilson backpedaling.
Crodonilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crodonilson manages to avoid it.
Crodonilson throws a front kick aimed at Sosa's knee but Sosa avoids it well.
Sosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crodonilson.
Sosa clobbers Crodonilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa dips to his left and cracks Crodonilson with an uppercut!
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crodonilson manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Sosa.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on Crodonilson's shoulder, as Crodonilson tries to avoid the shot.
Sosa scores with the left hand. Crodonilson knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sosa blocks the body kick.
Sosa checks a leg kick.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crodonilson.
Sosa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crodonilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Sosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crodonilson missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crodonilson moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sosa misses with a shot to the body
and Crodonilson counters with a leg kick.
Sosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sosa lands a jab to Crodonilson's midsection.
Crodonilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Sosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sosa scores with a punch to the head.
Crodonilson dips to his left and cracks Sosa with an uppercut!
Sosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crodonilson.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Crodonilson misses with a head kick.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
Crodonilson slips under a jab.
Crodonilson throws a shot from downtown. Sosa moves away and avoids it.
Crodonilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crodonilson moves away.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
Sosa thuds a left hand into Crodonilson's body.
Wilson Crodonilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sosa.
Crodonilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crodonilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Sosa misses.
Sosa walks into a left hand.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crodonilson.
Sosa stuns Crodonilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crodonilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Crodonilson.
Sosa scores with a nice strike.
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa connects with a looping right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crodonilson.
Sosa cracks Crodonilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sosa throws a hook but Crodonilson avoids it easily.
Crodonilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crodonilson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sosa cracks Crodonilson with a good jab.
Crodonilson throws a combination that misses
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crodonilson.
Sosa works over Crodonilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Sosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crodonilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sosa.
Crodonilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crodonilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Crodonilson's head.
Crodonilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sosa coming out on top.
Sosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sosa works Crodonilson's body with a nice hook.
Sosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crodonilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Crodonilson ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Crodonilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sosa digs a good body shot into Crodonilson's ribs.
Crodonilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sosa lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa scores with the left hand. Crodonilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crodonilson throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Marcello Sosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crodonilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sosa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa is the new featherweight champion!
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