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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DaMarcus Talofalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Talofalani's choice of entrance music: Ka Mate. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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, Clifford Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DaMarcus Talofalani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Smith.
It looks like DaMarcus Talofalani has been cut.
Talofalani punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talofalani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Talofalani.
Talofalani misses with a looping right.
Talofalani misses with a right hand
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Talofalani really felt that one!
Talofalani walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talofalani throws a big shot that misses.
Smith jabs at Talofalani's body.
Talofalani looks gassed!
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Talofalanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Talofalani is rocked!
Smith lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Talofalani up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Smith from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Talofalani's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clifford Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorin Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson has chosen I will not bow (Breaking Benjamine) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thorin Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gable crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Odinson - the referee stops the clock and Gable gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Odinson. Gable manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gable shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odinson defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Odinson, right into the meat.
Gable fails to land the takedown.
Odinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odinson lands an elbow inside that Gable shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Odinson.
It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Odinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gable changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Odinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable tries for a takedown but Odinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Odinson shows good takedown defense.
Odinson lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gable takes a step back to recover.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Odinson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gable. Gable circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Odinson closes the distance and clinches.
Odinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gable tries to pull guard but Odinson won't allow it.
Odinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Odinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gable, pushing him back against the cage.
Gable tries to score a body lock takedown but Odinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gable gets control of Odinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gable will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Odinson wants to stand and escape but instead Gable has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Odinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
Gable throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Odinson blocks nicely.
Gable throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable postures up in Odinson's guard and throws a big left but Odinson blocks it.
Odinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odinson is looking to stand up but Gable isn't so interested in that idea.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable landing some decent shots from guard.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gable's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Odinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
Gable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable stands up over Odinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gable is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable slips nicely into half guard.
Gable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gable winds up and cracks Odinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Thorin Odinson has been cut.
Gable winds up and cracks Odinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Gable there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Odinson defending well though.
Gable thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gable has Odinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odinson prevents it.
Odinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Odinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Odinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gable. Gable gets slowly back to his feet.
Odinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. Odinson tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Odinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gable just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odinson's brow.
Gable tries for a takedown but Odinson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson stops a takedown attempt from Gable.
Odinson landing knees to the head.
Odinson landing knees to the head.
Odinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odinson cracks Gable with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Odinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gable backs up against the cage.
Gable has a takedown stuffed.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. Odinson tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Odinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid body kick from Odinson.
Odinson stalks Gable and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gable's face. Gable staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson throws a good cross that connects.
Odinson is looking to clinch.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dan Gable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Odinson finds it's way through Gable's defenses.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left and a right from Odinson both land. Nice combination.
Gable scores a takedown into full mount!
Gable working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Odinson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gable tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gable lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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.
Gable working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
Odinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable with the ground and pound from mount.
Gable landing strikes from the mount and Odinson is in trouble!
Odinson is rocked!
Gable connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Odinson is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up Thorin Odinson's cut even more.
Odinson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gable.
Odinson seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Odinson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gable landing strikes from the mount.
The cut above Thorin Odinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gable dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable looking to finish Odinson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Odinson!
Thorin Odinson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thorin Odinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Gable!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Santana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana lands with a cross.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Santana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santana cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Santana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana's corner calls for a 1-2. Santana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santana lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Paolo Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Santana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santana finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana connects with a looping right hand.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Santana. Beautiful body shot.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santana fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Santana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santana.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Santana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santana misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Santana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Santana counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santana gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Santana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Santana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Santana to pass to mount.
Santana has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Silva works to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Santana is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Santana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santana blocks a leg kick.
Santana tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Santana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Santana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
Santana trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Santana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paolo Santana was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santana has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Santana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Santana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva clinches.
A short left from Silva.
Santana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Santana.
Silva pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santana goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Silva moves out of range as Santana strikes.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Santana shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut lands for Santana. That snapped Silva's head back.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Santana jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva wants to clinch.
Santana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to control but Santana postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Santana.
Santana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santana throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Santana misses with a combination
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Santana lands with a slapping head kick.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Santana is looking to land body kicks.
Santana misses the jab.
Santana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva is looking to wear down Santana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santana moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Santana tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santana.
Ryan Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Sloppy strikes from Santana. Those never looked like landing.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paolo Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santana looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva rushes Santana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Santana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santana blocks a body shot from Silva.
Santana throws an elbow that misses.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Santana pulls Silva into guard.
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Santana defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva working for a triangle but Santana defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Silva.
I think Santana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Santana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haus Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Danner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haus Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Danner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danner leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Danner is avoiding it.
Cartwright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Haus Cartwright has been cut.
Danner throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Danner circles away and keeps his distance.
Danner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Danner keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danner's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danner controlling the position for now.
Cartwright tries to stand and escape but Danner is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danner trying to control from the bottom.
Danner controlling the position for now.
Cartwright stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hugo Danner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danner avoids it really well and circles away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Danner sprawls well. Danner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haus Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Danner fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danner is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danner avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danner kicks Cartwright off and gets back to his feet.
Cartwright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Danner is having none of it.
Danner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danner. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.
Danner slips under a jab from Cartwright.
Danner has a takedown stuffed.
Hugo Danner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Danner avoids nicely.
Danner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Danner moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cartwright, right into the meat.
Danner has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Danner breaks the clinch.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Danner is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartwright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Danner.
Danner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danner avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Danner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haus Cartwright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Danner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartwright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danner is out of range and Cartwright settles back down.
Cartwright throws a body kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Danner. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Danner throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Danner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Danner tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haus Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danner connects with a single shot there.
Danner tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Danner on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danner defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danner punishes Cartwright's body with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cartwright as Danner shoots in.
Danner connects with the punch.
Danner scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danner scores with a hook.
Danner misses with a double jab.
Danner scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartwright gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cartwright tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Danner is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cartwright buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cartwright!! Cartwright is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Danner throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Danner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crash Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Roger Silva has been cut.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Silva scores with a head kick. Davis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva stands up and beckons Davis to his feet.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
Silva stalls.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva prevents Davis from escaping the position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Silva stands up and beckons Davis to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crash Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva slips under a jab.
Davis with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Davis misses.
Silva moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Davis can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Silva is now in Davis's guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Davis up against the cage.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Crash Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
That has opened up Roger Silva's cut even more.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis lands a left and a right that sends Silva crashing to the canvas! Davis dives into mount looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
Davis looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Davis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Davis looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Davis goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crash Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis drops Silva with a left and a right! Oh, Silva is hurt - Davis dives into side control looking to finish!
The cut above Roger Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Davis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davis but great work by Silva.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Davis to his feet.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Davis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Davis shrugs it off.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davis on his heels. He'll look to pass Davis's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Davis misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard.
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 Crash Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Davis misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Davis cracks Silva with an uppercut from hell and Silva crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Davis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Davis passes into half guard.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva gets full guard.
Davis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Davis to his feet.
Davis blocks a head kick by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Davis taking a breather.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Roger Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Davis's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bear Grylls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear Grylls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bishop Deacon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grylls.
Deacon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grylls. That did some damage!
Grylls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deacon has Grylls up against the cage in a clinch.
Grylls goes for a takedown attempt but Deacon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grylls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deacon tries to avoid it but Grylls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deacon to the ground. Deacon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Grylls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grylls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deacon scores a takedown into full mount!
Deacon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grylls is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon dominating with strikes here.
Grylls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deacon landing shots from mount.
Grylls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deacon lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Grylls that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deacon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grylls wants to control but Deacon is having none of it.
Deacon scoring with strikes but Grylls is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grylls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deacon avoids the attempt from Grylls to control.
Grylls is trying to escape the mount.
Deacon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grylls is looking to improve his position but Deacon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grylls manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grylls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deacon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deacon stands up over Grylls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grylls keeping moving, preventing Deacon from controlling successfully.
Deacon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deacon scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grylls working for submissions but it's allowed Deacon to get to half guard.
Grylls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deacon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grylls is just riding it out for now. Deacon eventually gives up the hold.
Grylls actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is trying to control. Grylls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deacon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deacon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grylls is staying active underneath Deacon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deacon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grylls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deacon pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grylls gets full guard.
Deacon trying to control but Grylls is working from the bottom.
Grylls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deacon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grylls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deacon is one step ahead there.
Grylls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deacon defends well.
Grylls looking for a sweep. Not yet Grylls, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deacon trying to control the position from guard on top but Grylls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deacon is looking to work some ground and pound but Grylls has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Deacon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grylls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deacon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grylls somewhat.
Deacon is looking to clinch but Grylls is avoiding it.
Deacon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grylls. Grylls circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deacon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grylls moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grylls fails with a takedown attempt.
Deacon lands a nice hook to Grylls's body. Grylls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grylls scores a takedown into full mount!
Grylls swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Deacon is now in Grylls's guard. A big mistake from Grylls there, giving up the dominant position!
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!
Deacon postures up and lands a big shot to Grylls's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon trying to control but Grylls is working from the bottom.
Grylls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deacon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deacon won't allow Grylls to sweep him here.
Grylls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deacon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grylls keeping full guard, as Deacon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deacon trying to control but Grylls is working from the bottom.
Deacon lands a couple of elbows.
Grylls has his foot on Deacon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deacon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grylls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deacon defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deacon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deacon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grylls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deacon has managed to get both his arms back between Grylls's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deacon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grylls's head.
Grylls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deacon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deacon wants to control from the top but Grylls keeps moving.
Deacon throwing strikes but missing.
Grylls looking for a guillotine here but Deacon defends easily.
Deacon wants to control from the top but Grylls keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grylls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deacon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deacon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grylls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deacon has managed to get both his arms back between Grylls's legs - danger averted.
Grylls isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Deacon stacks Grylls on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Deacon!
Deacon scoring with punches from side control.
Deacon controls the position.
Grylls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Deacon is trying to get back to full guard.
Grylls moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grylls is trying to get an arm triangle but Deacon is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grylls is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deacon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grylls in side control, throwing shots but Deacon defends.
Grylls wants to control but Deacon is keeping him busy.
Deacon is trying to control Grylls's posture but Grylls avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Grylls crashes against the mat.
Grylls swings around for an armbar but Deacon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grylls's guard.
Grylls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Grylls dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deacon stalks Grylls and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grylls's face. Grylls staggers backwards, shaken.
Grylls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deacon circles away.
Grylls shoots in for a double leg but Deacon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Deacon.
Deacon lands with a straight right. Grylls didn't see that one coming.
Grylls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deacon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Grylls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deacon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grylls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deacon counters with a straight right hand.
Deacon drives through with a takedown into Grylls's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grylls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deacon passes into side control.
Grylls is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grylls some visible discomfort.
Deacon scores with punches from side control.
Deacon looks up at the clock and then as Grylls takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Deacon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Deacon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grylls to see if he's OK.
Deacon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deacon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deacon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grylls down.
Deacon working away.
Grylls is looking for a sweep.
Deacon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grylls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bishop Deacon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grylls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deacon controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deacon trying to control the action but Grylls is working from the bottom.
Deacon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deacon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grylls is trying to improve his position.
Grylls gets back to half guard.
Grylls is looking for a sweep. Deacon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grylls gets full guard.
Grylls will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon trying to control the position from guard on top but Grylls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deacon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grylls has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Deacon is looking to defend but Grylls has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Deacon! Grylls pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Deacon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bear Grylls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ride Of The Valkyries. Dan Bradley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willis Alves's chin.
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30
178 lbs
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175 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis Alves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Alves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bradleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bradley sprawling to the canvas! Bradley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alves finish him?!
Bradley is rocked!
It looks like Dan Bradley has been cut.
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!
Bradley walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Alves swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willis Alves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fergus McRedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRedd comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not a Winner. Anderson has chosen Simon Says as his entrance music. 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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196 lbs
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197 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fergus McRedd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRedd stuffs the takedown.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRedd lands with a nice body kick.
McRedd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McRedd is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, McRedd circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
Mason Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fergus McRedd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McRedd did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McRedd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McRedd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
McRedd looking to control.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but McRedd blocks nicely.
Anderson is working McRedd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson pushes down on McRedd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McRedd is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McRedd has managed to free his arm - good work.
McRedd is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McRedd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McRedd is looking to improve his position.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but McRedd is defending the position.
McRedd works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRedd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McRedd looking for a sweep. Not yet McRedd, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRedd keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but McRedd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRedd avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRedd keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fergus McRedd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Anderson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
McRedd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McRedd.
Anderson looks to land a combination but McRedd avoids it well.
McRedd throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McRedd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fergus McRedd is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McRedd.
McRedd connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Mason Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRedd darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRedd breaks from the clinch.
McRedd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
McRedd stalling.
Anderson gets control of McRedd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McRedd pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McRedd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McRedd is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McRedd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but McRedd is defending well.
McRedd regains half guard.
McRedd is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but McRedd is having none of it.
McRedd tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control. McRedd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McRedd tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but McRedd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McRedd is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but McRedd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McRedd wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus McRedd dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McRedd eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but McRedd moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McRedd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McRedd throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
McRedd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but McRedd moves out of range.
McRedd works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McRedd.
McRedd throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson throws a combination. McRedd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRedd.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRedd loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
McRedd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRedd. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRedd can pounce on him.
McRedd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
McRedd lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRedd throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from McRedd.
McRedd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRedd gets a takedown into half guard.
McRedd wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson wants to improve his position but McRedd is controlling well.
McRedd is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow McRedd to pass to mount.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but McRedd has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRedd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McRedd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson wants to improve his position but McRedd is controlling well.
McRedd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRedd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Fergus McRedd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from McRedd.
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McRedd's guard.
McRedd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McRedd wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRedd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fergus McRedd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McRedd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fergus McRedd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tavish McRedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McRedd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Shikari - Mothership. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
182 lbs
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183 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tavish McRedd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders lands a jab to the head.
Sanders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McRedd!
Sanders is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sanders extends the arm and McRedd is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Sanders!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fette's Vette. Bookem has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Bullet Bookem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeffy Jefferson's chin.
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26
147 lbs
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155 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bookem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bookem lands a jab-cross combination.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Bookem shows good takedown defense.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bookem scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Bookem moves out of range.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bookem but Bookem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeffy Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bookem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jefferson rushes Bookem and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bookem digs a right hand underneath Jefferson's ribcage. Jefferson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bookem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson has picked Bookem up - he's going for a ride! Jefferson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bookem looking for submissions off his back.
Bookem is trying to get back to full guard.
Jefferson tries to pass to full mount but Bookem defends it.
Jefferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bookem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bookem tries to get to full guard but Jefferson has control of the leg.
Bookem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jefferson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bookem defending well though.
Bookem is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bookem avoid being mounted?
Bookem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson seems to be working for a kimura but Bookem defends the submission attempt.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura here.
Bookem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bookem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bookem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
Bookem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bookem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jefferson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bookem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bookem trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jefferson is working Bookem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jefferson looking to pass the guard.
Bookem is trying to keep Jefferson in close.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Bookem keeps moving.
Bookem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jefferson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Bookem is keeping the position.
Bookem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jefferson defends it easily.
Jefferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bookem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jefferson has managed to get both his arms back between Bookem's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bookem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bookem keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookem is looking for a triangle but Jefferson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Bookem is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bookem moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Bookem throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jefferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bookem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jefferson has managed to get both his arms back between Bookem's legs - danger averted.
Bookem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jefferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bookem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jefferson has managed to get both his arms back between Bookem's legs - danger averted.
Bullet Bookem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bookem keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson scoring with some ground and pound.
Bookem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jefferson works over Bookem with some ground and pound from guard.
Jefferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jefferson is pressing down on Bookem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bookem is holding on for now.
Jefferson is trying to work for a kimura but Bookem is defending well.
Bookem tries to get to full guard but Jefferson has control of the leg.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura but Bookem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jefferson to get the leverage.
Bookem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jefferson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bookem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bookem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jefferson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bookem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bookem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bookem!
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Bookem keeps moving and retains side control.
Bookem grinds an elbow into Jefferson's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson tries to bench press Bookem off him but Bookem keeps the position.
Bookem landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jefferson tries to buck Bookem off but Bookem is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem working the ground and pound.
Bookem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jefferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bookem scores with punches from side control.
Jefferson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jefferson tries to bench press Bookem off him but Bookem keeps the position.
Bookem lands some shots froms side control.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
Bookem working the head with strikes.
Jefferson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bookem scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jefferson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bookem can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bullet Bookem!
Bullet Bookem is the new featherweight champion!
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