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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elix Skipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Been to Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elix Skipper!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skipper gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Skipper manages to pull guard.
Skipper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skipper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Skipper raining down hammerfists from mount.
Skipper looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skipper prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Skipper avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skipper on the ground.
Skipper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skipper landing shots from mount.
Skipper avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Skipper looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to hold on but Skipper postures up.
Skipper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skipper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skipper works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Skipper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skipper looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skipper working Diaz over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skipper content just to control the position here.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skipper prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Skipper is controlling the pace.
Diaz is trying to control but Skipper manages to pass to mount!
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Skipper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skipper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skipper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skipper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to hold on but Skipper pushes him away.
Skipper with a couple of short strikes.
Skipper prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Skipper controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skipper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skipper takes Diaz's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Diaz is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Skipper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skipper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skipper passes into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Skipper wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Skipper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz gets full guard.
Skipper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skipper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skipper pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is looking to control Skipper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz won't allow Skipper to pass to mount.
Skipper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Skipper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skipper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skipper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skipper wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Skipper is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Skipper is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skipper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz has Skipper up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Skipper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skipper advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skipper is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz looking for a sweep but Skipper has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Skipper controlling his opponent.
Diaz is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Skipper has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skipper is punishing Diaz with some ground and pound.
Skipper has his arm under Diaz's chin here. Game over son! Skipper squeezes tightly and Diaz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elix Skipper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikkie Mckey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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230 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vit Kana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikkie Mckey!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kana lands a big right hand that sends Mckey crashing to the mat! Kana stays standing though and waves Mckey back to his feet!
Mckey is rocked!
It looks like Nikkie Mckey has been cut.
Kana throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mckey clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kana stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vit Kana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Gillberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch's entrance music is for whom the bells toll. A fine choice. Gillberg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - Colony. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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215 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Gillberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Lynch shoots in and gets a takedown into Gillberg's guard.
Lynch trying to control but Gillberg is working from the bottom.
Lynch connects with a couple of short punches.
Lynch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lynch postures up in Gillberg's guard and throws a big left but Gillberg blocks it.
Lynch postures up.
Lynch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gillberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lynch, into his guard.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Gillberg being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillberg looking to pass the guard.
Gillberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lynch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gillberg's guard.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Gillberg is keeping the position.
Lynch content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gillberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch won't allow Gillberg to sweep him here.
Lynch looking to pass the guard.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gillberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynch off and has taken his back!
Lynch trying to control the hands but Gillberg breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillberg keeps control of the position as Lynch tries to break free.
Lynch is trying to shake Gillberg off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Gillberg won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Lynch misses with a double jab
letting Gillberg counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Lynch scores with a four punch combination!
Lynch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynch moves into the clinch successfully.
Lynch working aggressively here.
Lynch misses with a punch on the inside.
Gillberg is trying to break the clinch but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynch staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lynch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gillberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lynch but great work by Gillberg.
Lynch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Gillberg gets back to full guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Gillberg keeps moving.
Lynch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gillberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gillberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lynch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gillberg slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gillberg as he avoids it easily.
Lynch misses with a double jab
and Gillberg counters with a left to the body.
Gillberg moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Lynch shoots for a double leg takedown but Gillberg sprawls well. He's pushed Lynch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lynch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jamie Lynch has been cut.
Gillberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Lynch throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gillberg counter with a right hand.
Lynch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gillberg blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Gillberg throws a lazy right hand but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch throws a combination that misses
and Gillberg counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynch moves forwards but Gillberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lynch is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillberg looks to throw the jab but Lynch is out of range.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gillberg scores with a nice head shot.
Gillberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynch seems to have got his legs back now.
Gillberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillberg works the jab nicely.
Theo Gillberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gillberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
Gillberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gillberg jabs at Lynch's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Gillberg as Lynch shoots in.
Gillberg misses with a few strikes there.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Gillberg.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Gillberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Gillberg jabs at Lynch's body.
Lynch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Theo Gillberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gillberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillberg lands a right hook to the body.
Lynch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gillberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gillberg takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillberg circles away.
Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gillberg.
Gillberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gillberg scores with a shot to the body.
Gillberg scores with the left hand. Lynch knows he should have avoided that one.
Gillberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gillberg throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Gillberg looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch moves out of range of the strikes.
Gillberg cracks Lynch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Lynch lands but Gillberg takes it in his stride.
Lynch throws a half hearted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Lynch.
Lynch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynch throws an overhand right that lands on Gillberg's shoulder, as Gillberg tries to avoid the shot.
Gillberg throws a hook but Lynch blocks it.
Gillberg throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Lynch misses with an uppercut. Gillberg saw that one coming.
Gillberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lynch looks to land a combination. Gillberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jamie Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gillberg throws a big shot that misses.
Gillberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gillberg's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gillberg misses.
Lynch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gillberg's half guard.
Gillberg is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Gillberg tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Gillberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gillberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
Lynch is trying to control the action in half guard but Gillberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lynch landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Gillberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lynch's cut.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gillberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gillberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lynch is in Gillberg's guard.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gillberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch stops Gillberg from standing up.
Lynch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch passes Gillberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jamie Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch is thwarting Gillberg's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lynch lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is nestled in close to Gillberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gillberg wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Lynch is controlling the pace.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Gillberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch lands strikes from half guard.
Lynch slows the pace down in half guard.
Gillberg is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Gillberg is defending well.
Lynch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gillberg is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gillberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lynch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lynch trying to control but Gillberg is working from the bottom.
Lynch advances position into side control!
Gillberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gillberg is trying to control but Lynch manages to pass to mount!
Lynch lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gillberg is looking to escape.
Lynch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gillberg can't escape the position.
Lynch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lynch 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.
Lynch with a couple of short strikes.
Gillberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gillberg has given up his back here. Will Lynch look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Lynch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Lynch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Lynch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Layzie Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Layzie Assassin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layzie Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walt Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin keeps the fight on the outside.
Assassin misses with a wild body shot.
Assassin misses the shot to the body.
Heisenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Assassin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heisenberg's guard now.
Heisenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Assassin passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Assassin.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heisenberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heisenberg trying to control but Assassin postures up.
Assassin wants to free his trapped foot but Heisenberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Assassin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heisenberg!
Assassin looking to ground and pound but Heisenberg is blocking nicely.
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.
Heisenberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Assassin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Heisenberg is squirming around, avoiding Assassin's attempts to control the action.
Assassin punching from mount but Heisenberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Heisenberg regains half guard.
Assassin wants to pass the guard but Heisenberg is defending well.
Assassin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heisenberg's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heisenberg wants to control but Assassin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assassin wants to work for an arm triangle but Heisenberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Assassin 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.
Assassin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assassin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heisenberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Assassin moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is not content to let Assassin control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Assassin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Heisenberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assassin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heisenberg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Assassin is trying to get an arm triangle but Heisenberg is defending well.
Heisenberg tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layzie Assassin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heisenberg misses with a jab to the body
enabling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Walt Heisenberg has been cut.
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Assassin keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg misses the body punch
and Assassin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Assassin counters with a crisp one two that drops Heisenberg! Assassin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Heisenberg to his feet! Heisenberg is in big trouble!
Heisenberg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Assassin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heisenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Assassin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin lands a jab to Heisenberg's midsection.
Heisenberg is breathing heavily.
Assassin misses with a double jab.
Heisenberg misses with a right hand
and Assassin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heisenberg's guard.
Assassin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assassin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heisenberg dives on top into guard.
Assassin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heisenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assassin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heisenberg defends well.
Assassin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heisenberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heisenberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Assassin is trying to keep Heisenberg in close.
Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Heisenberg defends easily.
Assassin wants to sweep here but Heisenberg controlling him for the moment.
Heisenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heisenberg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Layzie Assassin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Xtanspel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xtanspel comes to the cage accompanied by Whitesnake - Here I go again. The crowd seem to be enjoying Blunt's choice of entrance music: Danzig - Mother. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
191 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Xtanspel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt 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.
A big right from Xtanspel misses.
Xtanspel throws a hook but Blunt blocks it.
Xtanspel throws an off balance right hand
and Blunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Blunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xtanspel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bob Blunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xtanspel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blunt misses with a head kick.
Xtanspel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blunt throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Xtanspel to counter with a crisp jab.
Xtanspel throws a leg kick
and Blunt counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel misses the shot to the body.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xtanspel moves away.
Nice body punch from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blunt is looking to land body kicks.
Xtanspel misses with a series of wild punches.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Xtanspel's shoulder, as Xtanspel tries to avoid the shot.
Blunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blunt misses with a body punch
and Xtanspel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blunt moves away from the strike by Xtanspel.
Blunt throws out a powerful jab.
Blunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xtanspel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Xtanspel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xtanspel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xtanspel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt stops Xtanspel from standing up.
Blunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xtanspel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xtanspel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xtanspel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Blunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Xtanspel is retaining full guard.
Blunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xtanspel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xtanspel keeping moving, preventing Blunt from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blunt looking to pass the guard.
Xtanspel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but Xtanspel blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xtanspel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xtanspel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xtanspel is trying to break the clinch but Blunt has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xtanspel lands a shot to the body.
Blunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blunt misses with some punches.
Xtanspel effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Xtanspel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Xtanspel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xtanspel.
Blunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xtanspel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Xtanspel.
Xtanspel misses with a hook
and Blunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xtanspel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xtanspel lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Xtanspel both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Bob Blunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xtanspel lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Xtanspel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Xtanspel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
Xtanspel misses with a hook to the body
and Blunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Xtanspel tries to bum rush Blunt with a series of wild strikes but Blunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xtanspel misses with a looping left.
Blunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Xtanspel counters with a straight right hand.
Blunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xtanspel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xtanspel misses with a jab to the body
and Xtanspel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blunt tries to clinch but Xtanspel moves away
and Xtanspel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xtanspel swings widly with a right hand
and Blunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt misses with a body punch
letting Xtanspel counter with a right hand.
Xtanspel lands a glancing blow to the side of Blunt's head.
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xtanspel.
Xtanspel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xtanspel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blunt wants to clinch but Xtanspel slips to the side
and Xtanspel counters with a stiff right hand.
Blunt misses with a left hand
and Blunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xtanspel counters with a straight right hand.
Blunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xtanspel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel misses with a wild combination.
Blunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xtanspel lands a nice shot that snaps Blunt's head back.
Blunt misses with the body kick
and Xtanspel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xtanspel misses with a combination
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xtanspel connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Xtanspel.
A low kick from Blunt misses
and Xtanspel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank Xtanspel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Xtanspel misses.
A low kick from Blunt misses
and Xtanspel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xtanspel lands with a right hand.
Xtanspel lands a slapping body shot.
Blunt staying out of range there.
Xtanspel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xtanspel, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xtanspel tests Blunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xtanspel, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Xtanspel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Blunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Xtanspel scores with the left hand. Blunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Xtanspel lands a nice shot to the body.
Xtanspel lands a slapping body shot.
Xtanspel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xtanspel works Blunt's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xtanspel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blunt thows a leg kick but Xtanspel checks it
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Xtanspel counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xtanspel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xtanspel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blunt.
Blunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel with a jab.
A left and a right from Xtanspel both land. Nice combination.
Xtanspel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blunt at a distance.
Blunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xtanspel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Xtanspel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blunt misses with a left hand
and Xtanspel counters with a nice leg kick.
Blunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xtanspel, as that shot connected.
Frank Xtanspel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xtanspel can pounce on him.
Xtanspel throws a shot from downtown. Blunt moves away and avoids it.
Blunt wants to clinch
and Xtanspel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xtanspel lunges at Blunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blunt's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blunt swings widly with a right hand
and Xtanspel counters with a stiff right hand.
Xtanspel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xtanspel misses with a double jab.
Xtanspel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blunt misses with a body shot
and Xtanspel counters with a nice uppercut.
Xtanspel lands a lovely overhand right.
Xtanspel lands a really nice looking cross but Blunt seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel walks into a left hand.
Blunt needs to keep his hands up - Xtanspel had a free shot at his head there.
Bob Blunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xtanspel avoids the head kick by Blunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xtanspel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xtanspel throws the left hand but Blunt avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xtanspel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blunt's head.
Blunt misses with a double jab
and Xtanspel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Xtanspel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xtanspel, 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 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Xtanspel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jokuani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Jokuani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks misses with a takedown attempt - Jokuani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jokuani connects with a high kick.
It looks like Antonio Hanks has been cut.
Hanks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jokuani throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jokuani counters with a nice body shot.
Hanks tries to move into range but Jokuani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanks is breathing heavily.
Hanks throws a lazy head kick
and Jokuani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokuani.
Jokuani lands a head kick. Hanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hanks is rocked!
Hanks is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jokuani Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hanks is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dan Jokuani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pawter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Sagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drowning Pool - Bodies. Carl Sagan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Pawter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Sagan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Pawter misses
and Sagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pawter thinking.
Sagan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pawter back to the cage. Sagan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Sagan misses.
Pawter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sagan is fending him off so far but Pawter persists. Nope, Sagan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter with a poor takedown
and Sagan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pawter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sagan is trying to defend but Pawter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pawter is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pawter 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.
Pawter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pawter is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pawter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sagan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pawter.
Pawter seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pawter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pawter seems to be working for a kimura but Sagan defends the submission attempt.
Pawter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pawter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pawter working over Sagan with some ground and pound. Sagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sagan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pawter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawter is trying to work for a kimura but Sagan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pawter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pawter shoots in and drives through. Sagan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan throws a leg kick which misses Pawter's front leg but catches the back leg as Pawter tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pawter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pawter.
Sagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pawter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pawter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pawter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan scores with a three punch combo!
Sagan connects with a body shot that sends Pawter's belly button to the back.
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.
Sagan misses with a looping right.
Sagan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pawter counters with a nice uppercut.
Pawter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Pawter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagan misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sagan 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pawter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pawter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Sagan coming out on top.
Pawter shoots in and bounces Sagan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pawter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pawter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sagan, who protects the arm well.
Pawter trying to control the action but Sagan is working from the bottom.
Sagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pawter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sagan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pawter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pawter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Pawter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pawter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pawter taking a break here but Sagan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pawter stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Sagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pawter doesn't seem phased though.
Sagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pawter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sagan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Sagan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Pawter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pawter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Pawter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kellen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avatar Noon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is 6 foot 7 foot by lil wayne. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Avatar Noon enters the cage!
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28
282 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kellen Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avatar Noon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith looks for a takedown but Noon sprawls well.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Noon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Noon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kellen Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Noon counters with a two punch combo.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Noon is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Noon's back.
Smith thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Noon is controlling his hands well.
Noon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Noon to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands with a hammerfist to the side of Noon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Noon up.
Noon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Even with his hooks in, Smith manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Smith looking for the RNC.
Noon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Noon is keeping busy.
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smith working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Noon is doing well to defend. Smith seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Noon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kellen Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmoud Denjat (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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185 lbs
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175 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahmoud Denjat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Denjat counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Denjat.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Denjat counters with a flying knee that drops Smith!
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Denjat looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Denjat celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahmoud Denjat!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by IM ALL IN. Martin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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221 lbs
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223 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Martin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moses Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs lands a left and a right that send Martin crashing to the mat, dazed. Diggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Martin is rocked!
It looks like George Martin has been cut.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin scores with the left hand. Diggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Diggs swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diggs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martin.
Martin moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Diggs misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Martin's cut.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Martin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Diggs misses.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Diggs sprawls well.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Moses Diggs 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.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin tries for a takedown but Diggs circles away easily
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Martin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggs thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Martin! Diggs lets Martin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Martin missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
George Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Martin misses
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Martin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs tried to score with a low kick but Martin checks it.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Diggs!
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