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Bellum 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heller Reese (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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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Graham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heller Reese!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Reese misses
and Graham counters with a takedown into side control.
Reese tries to bench press Graham off him but Graham keeps the position.
Reese can't do much from the bottom here.
Graham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reese, who protects the arm well.
Reese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese is trying to get back to his feet.
Graham has hold of Reese's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Reese tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Graham cranks the arm and Reese screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Reese, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Graham!
Marcus Graham is the new bantamweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Puzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Giordano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giordano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Godfather Theme (hip hop remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Bernardo Puzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Giordano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giordano tries for a takedown but Puzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Giordano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puzo counters with a series of strikes. Giordano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Giordano avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Giordano with a poor takedown
and Puzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bernardo Puzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Giordano.
Puzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giordano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giordano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giordano throws a lazy uppercut
and Puzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giordano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puzo won't be happy with that.
Giordano staying calm.
Giordano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Puzo!
Puzo is bucking up trying to escape but Giordano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giordano throwing strikes here but Puzo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Giordano looking for a guillotine from mount but Puzo is having none of it.
Puzo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Giordano.
Puzo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Giordano.
Giordano looking to secure an arm triangle but Puzo defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giordano working Puzo over with strikes here.
Puzo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Giordano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puzo is looking to escape.
Giordano won't let Puzo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Giordano misses with a head shot.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Giordano punching from mount but Puzo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Giordano looking to finish Puzo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Puzo!
Puzo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Giordano.
Giordano tries to control but Puzo wriggling away.
Giordano throwing strikes here but Puzo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Giordano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Giordano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Puzo counter with a right hand.
Puzo connects with a body shot.
Giordano with a poor takedown
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Giordano 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.
Giordano trying to control but Puzo is working from the bottom.
Puzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giordano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo keeping moving, preventing Giordano from controlling successfully.
Giordano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Giordano is looking to work some ground and pound but Puzo has wrist control.
Giordano thows a big elbow that misses.
Giordano postures up in Puzo's guard and throws a big left but Puzo blocks it.
Giordano throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Giordano throwing strikes from guard but Puzo blocks nicely.
Puzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giordano on the ground.
Giordano wants to pass the guard but Puzo is keeping the position.
Giordano trying to control but Puzo is working from the bottom.
Giordano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giordano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puzo is fending him off so far but Giordano persists. Nope, Puzo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giordano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puzo but Puzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernardo Puzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Giordano.
Giordano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puzo throws out the jab.
Bernardo Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puzo looks to throw the jab but Giordano is out of range.
Puzo throws out a loose jab but Giordano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonio Giordano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Giordano misses with a left hand
and Puzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Giordano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puzo throws out the jab.
Giordano tries for a takedown but Puzo circles away easily
and Puzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Puzo swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Bernardo Puzo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Puzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Giordano ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.
Puzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giordano.
Giordano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puzo counters with a left to the body.
Puzo scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo slips a jab and a cross from Giordano.
Puzo connects with a crisp jab.
Puzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puzo duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giordano has his takedown stuffed
and Puzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Giordano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puzo won't be happy with that.
Giordano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Puzo tries to improve position but can't.
Giordano is trying to move to mount but Puzo reverses beautifully and ends up in Giordano's guard.
Puzo is looking to stand up but Giordano won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giordano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Puzo stacks Giordano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Puzo!
Giordano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puzo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Giordano sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giordano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Giordano.
Giordano trying to control the position.
Antonio Giordano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puzo tries to stand but Giordano is controlling from the bottom.
Giordano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Puzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Giordano.
Giordano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Giordano trying to control from the bottom.
Giordano actively working from the bottom here.
Giordano looking for submissions off his back.
Giordano actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puzo tries to stand and escape but Giordano is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Giordano.
I think Giordano 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Giordano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ogasip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simmons's choice of entrance music: Kid cypher round 11. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ogasip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ogasip.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Ogasip saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogasip counters with a left to the body.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt
and Ogasip counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Zak Simmons has been cut.
Carlos Ogasip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zak Simmons.
Ogasip misses with a kick to the body.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ogasip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons tries to sprawl but Ogasip drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Ogasip thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ogasip.
Ogasip throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Ogasip thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Simmons tries to kick Ogasip off but Ogasip keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons controlling the position for now.
Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ogasip not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ogasip throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looks gassed!
Ogasip throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ogasip throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ogasip throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Ogasip is controlling well.
Simmons wants to control but Ogasip is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simmons has one foot on Ogasip's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ogasip scores with a one two! Simmons had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Ogasip counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ogasip tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Ogasip clinches up against the cage.
Simmons is working for takedown but Ogasip is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Ogasip won't allow it.
Ogasip manages to break the clinch.
Ogasip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simmons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ogasip was covering up waiting for the punch and Simmons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Ogasip blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogasip keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Ogasip is keeping the position.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ogasip trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ogasip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogasip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogasip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ogasip wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ogasip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ogasip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zak Simmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simmons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ogasip on his heels. He'll look to pass Ogasip's guard now, I'm sure.
Simmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogasip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons works over Ogasip with some ground and pound from guard.
Simmons postures up in Ogasip's guard and throws a big left but Ogasip blocks it.
Ogasip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogasip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ogasip on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ogasip tries to get out of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ogasip has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ogasip's head.
Simmons cracks Ogasip with a solid left hand.
Simmons thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ogasip keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ogasip has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Ogasip being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ogasip's head.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simmons content to stall in guard here.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.
Zak Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ogasip keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogasip has wrist control.
Simmons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zak Simmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ogasip gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons postures up in Ogasip's guard and throws a big left but Ogasip blocks it.
Ogasip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ogasip is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
Ogasip sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ogasip thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Simmons unloads with some shots from mount but Ogasip bucks and avoids them well.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons lands a big elbow.
Simmons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simmons avoids the attempt from Ogasip to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ogasip in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simmons landing punches.
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simmons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ogasip hang on?
You get the feeling that Ogasip really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
Simmons cracks Ogasip with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Simmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Ogasip is in a horrible position here. Simmons smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simmons looking to finish Ogasip with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ogasip!
Simmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons landing punches.
Simmons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons scoring with strikes but Ogasip is staying in there.
Simmons is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ogasip can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ogasip taking shots to the head.
Simmons scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Simmons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Berkovitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar has chosen Saliva - Superstar as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Berkovitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cesar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar catches Berkovitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berkovitz misses with an uppercut
letting Cesar counter with a right hand.
Cesar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berkovitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berkovitz scores with a nice strike.
Berkovitz throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cesar misses the target.
Cesar throws an off balance right hand
and Berkovitz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkovitz thows a leg kick but Cesar checks it
and Cesar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berkovitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Cesar off the cage and back into rage.
Cesar misses with a left hand
and Berkovitz counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Berkovitz misses
enabling Cesar to counter with a crisp jab.
Cesar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berkovitz counters with a solid body kick.
Cesar throws a poor cross that misses
and Berkovitz counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar misses with a body punch
and Berkovitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berkovitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cesar moves away.
An inside leg kick from Berkovitz misses.
Berkovitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Berkovitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Cesar counters with a nice uppercut.
Cesar checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cesar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berkovitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cesar scores with a jab to the head.
Cesar throws an off balance right hand
and Berkovitz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cesar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Julio Cesar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Cesar misses
letting Berkovitz counter with a right hand.
Berkovitz scores with a leg kick.
Berkovitz misses with a low kick.
Cesar throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Berkovitz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berkovitz lands with a nice body kick.
Cesar slips under a jab.
Cesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cesar thuds a left hand into Berkovitz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berkovitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cesar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkovitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berkovitz.
Berkovitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cesar misses with a lunging right hand
and Berkovitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berkovitz swings widly with a right hand
and Cesar counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cesar counters with an inside leg kick.
Cesar throws a right hand that misses
and Berkovitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berkovitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berkovitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cesar throws a hook but Berkovitz blocks it.
Cesar swings for the body but Berkovitz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar swings widly with a right hand
and Berkovitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berkovitz, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cesar, right into the meat.
Berkovitz throws a leg kick but Cesar moved away.
Cesar throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkovitz throws a sloppy head kick
and Cesar counters with a straight right hand.
Cesar drops his hands momentarily and Berkovitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Cesar.
Good exchange - Cesar coming out on top.
Cesar throws an off balance right hand
and Berkovitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Berkovitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Berkovitz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Cesar misses
and Berkovitz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berkovitz.
Cesar looking for a sweep. Not yet Cesar, not yet.
Berkovitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cesar managing to control the position.
Cesar looking for a sweep. Not yet Cesar, not yet.
Cesar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berkovitz won't allow Cesar to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar is trying to control the position but Berkovitz postures up.
Berkovitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cesar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkovitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Cesar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berkovitz wants to sweep here but Cesar controlling him for the moment.
Cesar wanted to stand there but Berkovitz had control of the position.
That's two 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.
Berkovitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cesar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berkovitz is proving hard to escape from.
Abraham Berkovitz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Berkovitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cesar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar misses with a lunging right hand
and Berkovitz counters with a left to the body.
Berkovitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cesar was well out of range. Poor timing from Berkovitz.
Cesar throws a poor cross that misses
and Berkovitz counters with a thumping low kick.
Berkovitz throws a shot to the body.
Cesar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berkovitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar lands an overhand right.
Berkovitz looks for the body kick but Cesar saw that one coming.
A cross from Berkovitz lands.
Julio Cesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berkovitz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berkovitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cesar throws a lazy uppercut
and Berkovitz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Berkovitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berkovitz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Berkovitz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Twinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Twinkle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Cook!
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, Frank Twinkle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twinkle throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Cook scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Twinkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cook is trying to get an arm triangle but Twinkle is defending well.
Cook has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Twinkle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cook yanks on the arm and Twinkle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cook.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Cook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Fortunato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isais Paendrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunato comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven . Joaquin Fortunato could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isais Paendrag's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquin Fortunato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isais Paendrag!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paendrag tries to work over Fortunato's front leg with a kick but Fortunato checks it.
Paendrag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Fortunato is predictable there
and Paendrag makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paendrag buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paendrag displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fortunato defending well as Paendrag loads up on a big left hand.
Paendrag throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortunato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paendrag tries to close the distance and clinch but Fortunato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paendrag fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fortunato is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paendrag attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paendrag misses with an uppercut
and Fortunato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paendrag loads up on a big right hand but Fortunato slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortunato. Paendrag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortunato avoids the head kick by Paendrag.
Paendrag plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paendrag tries to clinch there but Fortunato circles away.
Paendrag missing with a left hand there. Fortunato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paendrag moves in looking to clinch but Fortunato pushes him off.
Paendrag throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortunato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Isais Paendrag has been cut.
A head kick misses from Fortunato.
Good standup being displayed there by Paendrag as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Paendrag.
Paendrag throws a leg kick but Fortunato checks it.
Fortunato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Paendrag is predictable there
and Fortunato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paendrag scores with a head kick. Fortunato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fortunato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paendrag misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paendrag misses with a leg kick
and Fortunato counters with a shoot takedown. Paendrag fights it but they end up in guard.
Fortunato trying to control the position from guard on top but Paendrag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paendrag keeping moving, preventing Fortunato from controlling successfully.
Fortunato 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.
Fortunato won't allow Paendrag to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paendrag throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fortunato trying to control the position from guard on top but Paendrag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortunato passes into half guard.
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 Joaquin Fortunato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isais Paendrag's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paendrag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fortunato counters with a solid body kick.
Paendrag misses with a jab to the body
and Fortunato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fortunato has a takedown stuffed.
Fortunato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortunato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Paendrag misses
and Fortunato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paendrag connects with a crisp jab.
Paendrag cracks Fortunato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paendrag fails to land with a series of punches.
Paendrag swings for the body but Fortunato moves out of range.
Paendrag misses the jab.
Paendrag is looking to slow Fortunato down with leg kicks.
Isais Paendrag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortunato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paendrag lands a head kick. Fortunato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Paendrag misses
and Fortunato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paendrag is breathing heavily.
Paendrag looks for the body kick but Fortunato saw that one coming.
Joaquin Fortunato is winning the standup battle so far.
Paendrag throws a right hand that misses
and Fortunato counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paendrag throws a head kick that misses
and Fortunato counters with a nice uppercut.
Paendrag is rocked!
Paendrag thows a leg kick but Fortunato checks it
and Fortunato counters with a nice body shot.
Paendrag is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortunato finish him?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paendrag crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fortunato - the referee stops the clock and Paendrag gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fortunato. Paendrag manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paendrag is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Fortunato doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Paendrag crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Paendrag's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Fortunato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grupe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) . Roy Keane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Keane!
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, Norbert Grupe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane clinches.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Keane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grupe as he avoids it easily.
Keane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grupe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Grupe.
Grupe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keane tries to score a body lock takedown but Grupe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grupe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grupe uses from the top position.
Grupe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grupe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grupe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grupe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grupe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grupe with a nice head shot there.
Grupe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane is trying to keep Grupe in close.
Grupe works over Keane with some ground and pound from guard.
Keane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grupe trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grupe landing some decent shots from guard.
Keane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grupe keeps working.
Keane is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grupe is concentrating on defense, preventing Keane from advancing position.
Grupe is trying to control but can't.
Keane stops Grupe from getting back to his feet.
Keane wants to work for an arm triangle but Grupe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grupe is looking to improve his position.
Grupe is not content to let Keane control the position.
Grupe is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grupe tries to roll over but Keane keeps him under control.
Keane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grupe is not content to let Keane control the position.
Grupe wants to improve his position but Keane is controlling well.
Keane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grupe defends it well.
Keane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Keane lands a nice shot to the head.
Keane is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Grupe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Grupe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Keane anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Grupe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Keane slips an arm under Grupe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Keane has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Keane is squeezing on Grupe like an anaconda would it's prey. Grupe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Keane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Babcock (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Floor Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floor Jan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock missing with a left hand there. Floor Jan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Floor Jan throws a sloppy body shot
and Babcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floor Jan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Floor Jan lands a left and a right that send Babcock crashing to the mat, dazed. Floor Jan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Babcock is rocked!
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floor Jan.
Babcock is still on wobbly legs! Can Floor Jan finish him?
Babcock gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Floor Jan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Babcock is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Floor Jan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monika Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Loser. Paul Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Monika Szlesz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Penn!
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, Monika Szlesz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szlesz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Penn.
Szlesz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Szlesz misses with a takedown
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn jabs Szlesz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn dives in and scores a takedown into Szlesz's guard.
Szlesz looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szlesz looking to control.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Penn preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Szlesz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monika Szlesz.
Szlesz misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Szlesz for as long as he can get away with.
Szlesz is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Penn just content to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penn clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Szlesz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Szlesz moves to clinch but Penn breaks away
and Penn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Szlesz misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn jabs at Szlesz's body.
Nice jab there from Penn.
Szlesz misses with a takedown
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn digs a good hook to Szlesz's body.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Szlesz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szlesz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn cracks Szlesz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Szlesz avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn digs a good body shot into Szlesz's ribs.
Monika Szlesz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Szlesz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Penn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Szlesz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn!
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szlesz at a distance.
Penn works Szlesz's body with a nice hook.
Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Szlesz is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn 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.
Szlesz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Szlesz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szlesz is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
Penn controlling from mount.
Szlesz wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Szlesz is working to get back to half guard.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Szlesz tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Penn breaks from Szlesz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Penn with a couple of short strikes.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Szlesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Szlesz is controlling an arm, preventing Penn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoids the attempt from Szlesz to control.
Penn lands with some strikes.
Penn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szlesz looks a forlorn figure.
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Penn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Szlesz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Szlesz really felt that one!
Penn lands a jab to Szlesz's midsection.
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szlesz can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Szlesz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn digs a good hook to Szlesz's body.
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Szlesz off the cage and back into rage.
Penn scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Szlesz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn'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.
Penn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Penn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Szlesz is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Penn just wasn't active enough.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szlesz drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Penn just wasn't active enough.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szlesz misses with a takedown
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monika Szlesz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Szlesz momentarily.
Penn with a hook.
Penn with a jab.
Penn lands with a nice combination. Szlesz backs away looking to recover.
Szlesz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Szlesz is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Szlesz's guard.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Szlesz is retaining full guard.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Penn clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szlesz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn tests Szlesz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Szlesz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn 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.
Szlesz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn stays in close to Szlesz's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Szlesz is trying to work for a sweep but Penn has mounted him!
Penn lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Penn.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn prevents Szlesz from getting the reversal.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Szlesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Szlesz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Penn has taken his back.
Penn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Szlesz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps control of the position easily here as Szlesz tries to buck him off.
Penn not allowing Szlesz to control his hands.
Penn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Szlesz with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Szlesz gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Szlesz wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn stands and throws Szlesz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penn advances to full mount.
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Penn controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szlesz taking shots to the head.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Penn had his way with Monika Szlesz in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Szlesz thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szlesz's knee momentarily.
Szlesz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szlesz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Szlesz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szlesz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn slows the pace down.
Szlesz tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Szlesz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Szlesz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Szlesz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Szlesz to the mat! Szlesz manages to get full guard.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szlesz is adopting a defensive guard.
Penn stays in close to Szlesz's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Szlesz doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Szlesz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szlesz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Penn catches Szlesz right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Penn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Szlesz regains guard.
Szlesz working for submissions but it's allowed Penn to get to half guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Szlesz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn moves nicely into side control.
Penn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Szlesz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Penn yanks on the arm and Szlesz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Penn!
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