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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bach Sully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrell Brewer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer throws a body punch but Sully moves out of range.
Brewer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brewer fails to land with a series of punches.
Sully throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sully throws a series of strikes that have Brewer backpedaling.
It looks like Terrell Brewer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sully tries to bum rush Brewer with a series of wild strikes but Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sully uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
Sully misses with a double jab.
Sully fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Sully, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sully misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sully.
Bach Sully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sully throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brewer misses the shot to the body.
Sully throws a nice looking combination but Brewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brewer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brewer looks gassed!
Sully lands a head kick!
Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Sully sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully is looking to slow Brewer down with leg kicks.
Sully lands a two punch combo.
Sully scores with a jab to the head.
Brewer throws a combination that misses
and Sully counters with a good low kick that Brewer was not able to check.
A combination from Sully does no damage.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Brewer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sully feints and then cracks Brewer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brewer down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sully. That's going to slow Brewer down.
Sully lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sully throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brewer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sully lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brewer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully lands a two punch combo.
Sully lands with a slapping head kick.
Brewer is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Sully knocks Brewer out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bach Sully!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ronnie Boxer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Boxer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boxer lands with a nice body punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Boxer digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Boxer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Boxer lands with an overhand left.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxer digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boxer works Williams's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Boxer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boxer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronnie Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boxer lands a jab.
Boxer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Williams is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer lands a slapping body shot.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Boxer looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh!!! Boxer has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Boxer steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Boxer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Williams to the canvas! Williams doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boxer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Boxer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker's entrance music is Sandstorm. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Stryker!
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, Brian Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshall under the eye.
Stryker slips a jab and a cross from Marshall.
Stryker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Stryker has him pressed against the cage.
Stryker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stryker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stryker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stryker keeps control of Marshall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stryker controlling the action here for a moment.
Marshall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marshall is trying to break free.
Stryker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stryker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stryker landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stryker tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Stryker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Stryker manages to break the clinch.
Stryker moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stryker.
Stryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marshall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stryker tries to clinch there but Marshall circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker clinches.
Marshall is looking to break free of the clinch but Stryker has double underhooks.
Marshall can't break the clinch.
Marshall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stryker scores with a knee to the head.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch but Stryker keeps him there for the moment.
Marshall is trying to force a seperation but Stryker has the dominant position.
Marshall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stryker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Stryker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stryker obliges.
Marshall looks gassed!
Stryker has Marshall pushed against the cage.
Marshall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stryker misses with a knee to the head.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stryker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stryker moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Stryker.
Stryker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stryker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Stryker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stryker wants to clinch.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Stryker moves out of range.
Stryker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
Marshall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stryker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stryker wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker moves into range and clinches up with Marshall.
A knee to the head by Stryker.
Stryker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall blocks it with crossed arms.
Stryker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stryker.
Stryker lands a good knee to the midsection. Marshall won't want to take too many of those.
Stryker lands a damaging elbow.
Stryker tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Stryker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stryker stalling in the clinch.
Marshall is trying to force a seperation but Stryker has the dominant position.
Stryker tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Marshall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marshall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stryker lands a damaging elbow.
Stryker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stryker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stryker tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker clinches up against the cage.
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!
Marshall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stryker breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stryker tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Stryker is looking to clinch.
Stryker tries to clinch up.
Stryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall throws a right and a left that Stryker avoids nicely.
Marshall works Stryker's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stryker.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Stryker is just out of range.
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stryker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Stryker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stryker is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stryker closes the distance but Marshall moves to the side
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stryker thinking.
Marshall scores with a sloppy right hand. Stryker should have avoided that one.
Stryker connects with a jab.
Marshall throws a right hand that Stryker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stryker also avoids with ease.
Stryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall swinging wildly here.
Stryker has Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stryker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stryker lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshall wants to break free but Stryker has control.
Marshall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stryker crunches a lovely knee into Marshall's ribcage.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Marshall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stryker landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker breaks from the clinch.
Marshall gets tackled into the cage by Stryker. Stryker maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice elbow from Stryker.
Stryker is pushing Marshall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshall is trying to push Stryker away but Stryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stryker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stryker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall blocks it with crossed arms.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Stryker.
Stryker lands a damaging elbow.
Stryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stryker tries to clinch there but Marshall circles away.
Stryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marshall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall throws a right and a left that Stryker avoids nicely.
Stryker tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.
Stryker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Stryker.
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!
Stryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stryker.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stryker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stryker darts in and clinches Marshall up against the cage.
Stryker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stryker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stryker tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall is trying to push Stryker away but Stryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshall is trying to force a seperation but Stryker has the dominant position.
Stryker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stryker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stryker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stryker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stryker landing knees to the head.
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Stryker is controlling him.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stryker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stryker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stryker tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall avoiding damage as Stryker throws knees to the body.
Stryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Stryker tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stryker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stryker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marshall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marshall tries to clinch but Stryker moves out of range.
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marshall counters with a three punch combo that has Stryker backing up. Stryker nods at Marshall to acknowledge the strikes.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Stryker clinches up with Marshall and pushes him back against the cage.
Stryker scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall is looking to break free of the clinch but Stryker has double underhooks.
Stryker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Stryker has him pressed against the cage.
Stryker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Stryker lands with a light punch inside.
Stryker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stryker misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker trying to land knees to the body.
Austin Stryker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stryker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Stryker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stryker dodges the punch combination from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
Marshall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stryker tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Stryker wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Stryker is looking to clinch.
Stryker pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Stryker lands an elbow just above Marshall 's eye.
Stryker landing knees to the head.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stryker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stryker.
Stryker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Stryker holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Stryker has him pressed against the cage.
Stryker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Stryker connects with a knee to the head.
Marshall is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stryker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marshall's brow.
Marshall avoids a wild elbow strike from Stryker.
Stryker lands a knee to the body.
Marshall is trying to break free.
Stryker looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Marshall tries to circle away but Stryker has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stryker obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Stryker misses with a knee to the head.
Marshall can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stryker tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Stryker tries to clinch there but Marshall circles away.
Stryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stryker closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stryker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marshall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stryker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stryker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stryker has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stryker lands a damaging elbow.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stryker misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stryker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall tries to circle away but Stryker has him pinned against the cage.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
Stryker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Stryker prevents Marshall from breaking the clinch.
Stryker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
Stryker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marshall's face.
Marshall tries to circle away but Stryker has him pinned against the cage.
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stryker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stryker scores with a knee to the head.
Stryker trying to control the position but instead, Marshall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stryker into the cage.
Stryker looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Marshall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stryker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Austin Stryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stryker wants to clinch.
Marshall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Austin Stryker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stryker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brian Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stryker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stryker with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stryker darts in and clinches Marshall up against the cage.
Marshall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brian Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stryker misses with a knee to the head.
Stryker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Stryker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stryker 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Stryker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Kanakri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO. TJ Crawford is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Kanakri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kanakri misses.
Crawford looks to clinch
and Kanakri counters with a one-two to the body.
Kanakri swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanakri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanakri swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Kanakri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kanakri counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Kanakri circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Kanakri circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanakri misses with a double jab
and Crawford counters with a nice leg kick.
Crawford clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanakri's brow.
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Kanakri swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Kanakri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanakri. Crawford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanakri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanakri misses with a series of wild punches.
Dante Kanakri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford thows a body kick. Kanakri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crawford dodges the punch combination from Kanakri.
Kanakri misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanakri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanakri.
Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Kanakri pushes him off.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kanakri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanakri throws a series of punches but Crawford avoids them all with ease.
Kanakri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri misses with a straight right.
Crawford clinches.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kanakri walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kanakri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanakri misses with a double jab
and Crawford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kanakri looks gassed!
Kanakri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kanakri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crawford takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Crawford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crawford jumps guard but Kanakri stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kanakri stops a takedown attempt from Crawford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries to score a body lock takedown but Kanakri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kanakri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawford lands a head kick. Kanakri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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 TJ Crawford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford keeps control of Kanakri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dante Kanakri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Kanakri misses
and Crawford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kanakri misses with a double jab
and Crawford counters with a good low kick that Kanakri was not able to check.
Kanakri misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kanakri. Those never looked like landing.
Kanakri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crawford scores with a head kick. Kanakri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crawford checks the leg kick.
Kanakri throws a low kick, looking for Crawford's leg but Crawford calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanakri gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Crawford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kanakri breaks the clinch.
Kanakri looks to land a combination. Crawford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kanakri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TJ Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Kanakri.
Kanakri is breathing heavily.
Kanakri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crawford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crawford tries to circle away but Kanakri has him pinned against the cage.
Crawford pulls guard successfully.
Crawford working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri thows a big elbow that misses.
Kanakri trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanakri preventing the sweep.
Crawford trying to keep a closed guard but Kanakri is proving a slippery customer.
Kanakri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Crawford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanakri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crawford is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri preventing the sweep.
Kanakri tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawford is retaining full guard.
Crawford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crawford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanakri.
Kanakri scores with a one two! Crawford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kanakri!
Kanakri thuds his right hand into Crawford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanakri.
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 TJ Crawford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kanakri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kanakri is trying to break the clinch but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Kanakri tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawford tries to clinch but Kanakri is having none of it.
Kanakri throws a combination that misses
and Crawford counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kanakri walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanakri tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanakri.
Kanakri misses with a kick to the body
and Crawford counters with an inside leg kick.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanakri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kanakri tries to bum rush Crawford with a series of wild strikes but Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crawford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kanakri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crawford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kanakri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kanakri scrambles back to his feet.
Crawford wants to clinch.
A low kick from Kanakri is predictable there
and Crawford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crawford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford breaks from the clinch.
Crawford pushes Kanakri up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kanakri smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanakri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanakri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crawford counters with a body kick.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kanakri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanakri tries to bum rush Crawford with a series of wild strikes but Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Kanakri is avoiding it.
Kanakri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crawford instigates a clinch.
Kanakri takes an elbow to the temple.
Kanakri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crawford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanakri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
A bit of stalling here from Crawford.
Kanakri working hard to break the clinch.
Crawford leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanakri breaks from the clinch.
Kanakri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford tries to clinch up.
Kanakri circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford jumps guard but Kanakri stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dante Kanakri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ Crawford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanakri is looking to break free of the clinch but Crawford has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawford, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Crawford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Westcott is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Westcott!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Westcott.
Westcott misses with a head kick.
Westcott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ryan Hoffman has been cut.
Westcott wants to clinch.
Westcott throws a right hand that Hoffman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoffman also avoids with ease.
Oooooh!!! Westcott has knocked Hoffman down with a huge combo! Westcott steps away and waves a wobbly Hoffman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hoffman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Hoffman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Westcott misses its intended target.
Westcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westcott misses with the combination.
Hoffman cracks the inside of Westcott's front leg.
Westcott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffman swivels and escapes.
Hoffman seems to have got his legs back now.
Billy Westcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Westcott quickly recovers to half guard.
Hoffman thows a huge punch but Westcott dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westcott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westcott sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Westcott is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoffman lands a nice short elbow.
Westcott is not content to let Hoffman control the position.
Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoffman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Westcott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hoffman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoffman is keen to just control but Westcott is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westcott's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman slips a nice elbow through Westcott's hands, connecting with Westcott's forehead.
Hoffman lands strikes from half guard.
Hoffman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoffman drops an elbow to the side of Westcott's head.
Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Westcott is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hoffman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Westcott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoffman backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westcott.
Ryan Hoffman's cut is getting worse.
Hoffman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westcott avoids it really well and circles away.
Westcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoffman.
Westcott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoffman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billy Westcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Westcott looks for a takedown but Hoffman sprawls well.
Westcott misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoffman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a leg kick that knocks Westcott off balance momentarily.
Westcott fails with the takedown
and Hoffman counters with an inside leg kick.
Westcott is breathing heavily.
Hoffman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westcott.
Westcott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffman lands a head kick that stumbles Westcott and the fighters go to the mat.
Westcott is rocked!
Hoffman 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.
Hoffman loads up on a big left hand. Westcott felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hoffman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Westcott can't hide his disappointment, as Hoffman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bruce (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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240 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Bruce!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The One Armed Man digs a good hook to Bruce's body.
Bruce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruce walks into a left hand.
The One Armed Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce wants to clinch
enabling The One Armed Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
The One Armed Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The One Armed Man connects with the punch.
The One Armed Man throws a shot to the body.
The One Armed Man lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The One Armed Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The One Armed Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
The One Armed Man lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce looks gassed!
The One Armed Man lands a jab to Bruce's midsection.
Bruce moves forwards but The One Armed Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The One Armed Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The One Armed Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for The One Armed Man. That snapped Bruce's head back.
Bruce takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man lands a jab to Bruce's midsection.
Bruce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe The One Armed Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The One Armed Man rushes Bruce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The One Armed Man works on Bruce's body with a couple of short punches.
The One Armed Man scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head.
The One Armed Man taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bruce in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The One Armed Man scores with a knee to the head.
The One Armed Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bruce tries for a takedown. No joy.
The One Armed Man cracks Bruce with a nice body shot.
The One Armed Man with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bruce takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man slowing the pace effectively.
Bruce takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from The One Armed Man as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from The One Armed Man.
A left hand lands to the body for The One Armed Man.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce wants a takedown.
The One Armed Man stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with The One Armed Man for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The One Armed Man connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from The One Armed Man - that landed with a thud.
The One Armed Man lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from The One Armed Man.
Bruce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The One Armed Man slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from The One Armed Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The One Armed Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The One Armed Man stops a takedown attempt from Bruce.
Joe The One Armed Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Bruce.
The One Armed Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The One Armed Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bruce tries to clinch but The One Armed Man moves out of range.
The One Armed Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruce on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jack Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruce shoots and misses
letting The One Armed Man counter with a right hand.
The One Armed Man lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by The One Armed Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The One Armed Man cracks Bruce with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for The One Armed Man.
Bruce is rocked!
The One Armed Man drops Bruce with a beautiful combination! Bruce stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The One Armed Man is looking for the KO!
Bruce is still on wobbly legs! Can The One Armed Man finish him?
Bruce is breathing heavily.
The One Armed Man fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bruce to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bruce looks to clinch but The One Armed Man throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bruce taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe The One Armed Man!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steven Price has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Stewart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Price, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stewart punching from mount but Price doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stewart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stewart misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stewart is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stewart looking to ground and pound but Price is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looking to finish Price with some ground and pound. This is bad for Price!
Price slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Price has managed to free his arm - good work.
Price is looking to escape.
Stewart decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Price won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price is breathing heavily.
Stewart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stewart stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Stewart on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Price fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Price but Price pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steven Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Price, pushing him back against the cage.
Stewart decides to pull guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Paul Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Stewart is looking for a triangle but Price pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch.
Stewart is working for takedown but Price is calmly controlling the position for now.
Price jumps guard and drags Stewart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stewart trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stewart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Price.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Stewart drives through and ends up in Price's guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Stewart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Stewart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Price's half guard.
Stewart trying to mount his opponent but Price defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart moves into full mount! Price won't be happy about that!
Stewart controlling his opponent.
Stewart tries to control but Price wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart controlling from mount.
Stewart gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stewart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stewart!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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148 lbs
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130 lbs
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Slick misses.
Slick throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slick throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Woods tries for a takedown but Slick circles away easily
and Slick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick Slick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slick misses with a body shot.
Slick throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Slick just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slick.
Woods fails with the takedown
and Slick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods tries for a takedown but Slick circles away easily
and Slick counters with a single leg into guard. Woods didn't expect that.
Rick Slick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Woods is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slick defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick preventing the sweep.
Woods has an active guard here but Slick has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slick is working away from the top position though.
Slick thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
Woods wants to control but Slick is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to get back to full guard but Slick has mounted him!
Slick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woods's face.
Woods is looking to get to half guard.
Woods is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slick lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to hold on but Slick pushes him away.
Woods tries to reverse the position but Slick maintains control.
Slick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Woods because Slick loaded up on that one.
Woods is squirming around, avoiding Slick's attempts to control the action.
Woods sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Slick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slick.
Slick keeps the fight on the outside.
Slick thows a body shot but no joy.
Slick throws a big shot that misses.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Slick counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slick. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slick misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Slick tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick misses with a straight left.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Slick throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods slips a straight right by Slick.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Slick.
Jab, jab by Slick - just one landing.
Slick throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Woods tries to clinch but Slick is having none of it.
Woods fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods moves out of range as Slick strikes.
Slick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Slick misses with a looping right.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Slick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rick Slick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Slick just misses with a punch to the body.
Slick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slick connects with a nice looking jab.
Slick swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Slick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woods won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Slick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods regains half guard.
Woods gets full guard.
Rick Slick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods has momentary wrist control but Slick slips an elbow through the middle.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slickis looking to pass into half guard but Woods pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Woods is in guard.
Woods wants to control from the top but Slick keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Slick dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Woods tries for a takedown but Slick circles away easily
and Slick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woods's guard.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods tries to strike from the bottom.
Woods manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slick manages to get himself to full guard.
Slick is trying to control the position but Woods postures up.
Woods is pushing down on Slick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slick is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woods is working for a kimura but Slick is defending it quite comfortably.
Woods 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! Slick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Woods!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjorn Rundstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundstrom has chosen Lose Control as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Ward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asbjorn Rundstrom!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rundstrom.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up with Rundstrom, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes Rundstrom against the cage but Rundstrom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rundstrom misses with the combination.
Rundstrom lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Rundstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward moves out of range as Rundstrom throws a body kick.
Rundstrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws a lazy head kick
and Rundstrom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rundstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Rundstrom blocks a head kick by Ward.
Rundstrom connects with a single shot there.
Rundstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Rundstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Rundstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ward lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rundstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rundstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rundstrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ward rather than just go for the knockout.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Rundstrom misses with the combination.
Rundstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Rundstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Rundstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rundstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rundstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Stuart Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Rundstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Rundstrom checks a leg kick nicely.
Ward looks for a takedown but Rundstrom sprawls well.
Rundstrom connects with an inside leg kick.
Rundstrom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ward's calf.
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rundstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rundstrom is keeping the position for now.
Rundstrom seems keen to control Ward's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Rundstrom is retaining full guard.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Rundstrom blocks nicely.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rundstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rundstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rundstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asbjorn Rundstrom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Rundstrom avoids it.
Rundstrom blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Rundstrom moves out of range easily.
Rundstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Rundstrom misses with a wild combination.
Asbjorn Rundstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Rundstrom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rundstrom throws a shot to the body.
Rundstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asbjorn Rundstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rundstrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Rundstrom misses the shot to the body.
Rundstrom lands a head shot.
Ward throws a hook but Rundstrom avoids it easily.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rundstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Rundstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Rundstrom avoids it.
Rundstrom throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Rundstrom moves away from the strike by Ward.
Ward throws a push kick but Rundstrom slaps the foot to one side.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Rundstrom tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rundstrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Rundstrom cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rundstrom moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Rundstrom. No joy for Ward on that attempt.
Rundstrom swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Rundstrom lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Rundstrom.
Ward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rundstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rundstrom digs a good hook to Ward's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rundstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rundstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rundstrom lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asbjorn Rundstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rundstrom shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rundstrom. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Rundstrom.
Rundstrom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rundstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Rundstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rundstrom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rundstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Rundstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Rundstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Rundstrom connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Rundstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Rundstrom misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom jabs at Ward's body.
Rundstrom scores with a nice head shot.
Ward slips under a jab.
Rundstrom thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Rundstrom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rundstrom throws out a powerful jab.
Rundstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rundstrom's corner calls for a 1-2. Rundstrom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Ward shoots in and bounces Rundstrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rundstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ward postures up in Rundstrom's guard and throws a big left but Rundstrom blocks it.
Ward trying to control but Rundstrom is working from the bottom.
Rundstrom is trying to keep Ward in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Rundstrom is retaining full guard.
Ward postures up in Rundstrom's guard and throws a big left but Rundstrom blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rundstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rundstrom trying to control the position.
Ward 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Ward.
The ground and pound from Ward seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rundstrom defending against the ground and pound.
Ward advances to full mount.
Rundstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asbjorn Rundstrom really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rundstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Ward.
Nice defenses there by Rundstrom.
Ward misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Rundstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rundstrom.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rundstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Rundstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rundstrom.
Rundstrom misses with a body shot.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rundstrom sprawls well. Rundstrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Rundstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rundstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Rundstrom tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rundstrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick from Rundstrom misses.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Rundstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rundstrom avoids the body shot from Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Rundstrom does no damage.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rundstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rundstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward thuds his right hand into Rundstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward swings for the body but Rundstrom moves out of range.
Rundstrom moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rundstrom lands a jab to the nose.
Rundstrom leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Rundstrom is out of range.
Ward needs to keep his hands up - Rundstrom had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Rundstrom lands.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rundstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Ward throws a low kick but Rundstrom moves out of range easily.
Ward misses with a hook
and Rundstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asbjorn Rundstrom dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward moves away from the strike by Rundstrom.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Rundstrom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Rundstrom does no damage.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Rundstrom.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Rundstrom moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Ward looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rundstrom throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Rundstrom slips a straight right by Ward.
Rundstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Rundstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rundstrom.
Ward throws the left hand but Rundstrom avoids the punch easily.
Ward wants to slow Rundstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Rundstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Rundstrom.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Rundstrom's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rundstrom is looking for a sweep.
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rundstrom, who protects the arm well.
Rundstrom tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.
Ward postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Rundstrom is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rundstrom, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Ward.
Rundstrom tries to improve position but can't.
Ward throws an elbow but Rundstrom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ward tries to move to mount but Rundstrom blocks the move with his legs.
Ward throws a strike aimed at the side of Rundstrom's head but Rundstrom avoids it well.
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rundstrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rundstrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom is not content to let Ward control the position.
Rundstrom parries the strikes from Ward easily there. Ward is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rundstrom to escape.
Rundstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Rundstrom prevents Ward from improving position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward moves into full mount!
Stuart Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rundstrom hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rundstrom 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asbjorn Rundstrom!
Asbjorn Rundstrom is the new middleweight champion!
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