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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Gusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusto has chosen ........ as his entrance music. Jean Charles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc Gusto!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusto has a couple of punches blocked by Charles.
Gusto tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusto tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Gusto tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Charles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charles just leaning against Gusto, taking a breather.
Charles lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusto digs a right hand underneath Charles's ribcage. Charles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gusto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Charles blocks a body shot from Gusto.
Nice body punch from Gusto - that landed with a thud.
Gusto lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a punch to the body.
Gusto missing with knees to the body.
Gusto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gusto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Charles stalling in the clinch but Gusto improves position.
Gusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusto tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Charles.
Gusto misses with a body punch.
Charles wants to stall.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Gusto.
Gusto tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gusto misses with a body punch.
Charles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gusto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Gusto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles tries a knee to the head but Gusto blocks it.
Gusto misses with a body punch.
Charles looking to throw knees to the head but Gusto is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Charles.
Gusto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to stall but Gusto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gusto misses with a punch to the body.
Gusto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusto tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Charles managing to block the knees to the body from Gusto.
Gusto looking to slow down the pace here.
Charles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gusto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusto misses with a punch to the body.
Gusto tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusto avoids the damage to the body.
Gusto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charles's elbow.
Gusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusto can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Gusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles prevents a body shot from Gusto.
Charles misses with a knee to the head.
Charles blocks a body shot from Gusto.
Gusto is trying to maintain a safe position but Charles gets an underhook and turns Gusto into the cage.
Charles prevents a body shot from Gusto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusto.
Gusto can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Gusto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Gusto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Gusto misses.
Charles thumps Gusto with a low kick.
Gusto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charles's hands.
Gusto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gusto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gusto throws a leg kick but Charles moved away.
Gusto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Charles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Charles trying to land knees to the body.
Gusto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusto avoiding damage as Charles throws knees to the body.
Charles avoiding damage as Gusto throws knees to the body.
Charles tries to throw a body punch but Gusto avoids it by throwing Charles back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles blocks a body shot from Gusto.
Charles tries to throw a body punch but Gusto avoids it by throwing Charles back against the cage.
Gusto struggles to land a body shot inside as Charles controls his hands.
Charles misses with a punch to the body.
Gusto struggles to land a body shot inside as Charles controls his hands.
Gusto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusto.
Gusto avoiding damage as Charles throws knees to the body.
Gusto lands a body punch.
Gusto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles can't find room to land a body shot as Gusto controls the action.
Charles misses with a knee to the head.
Charles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles prevents a body shot from Gusto.
Charles blocks a body shot from Gusto.
Charles letting Gusto take a breather here.
Gusto tries to throw a body punch but Charles avoids it by throwing Gusto back against the cage.
Mc Gusto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Charles tries a knee to the head but Gusto blocks it.
Charles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusto blocks it with crossed arms.
Gusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
Charles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Gusto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gusto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gusto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charles.
Charles with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mc Gusto has been cut.
Charles blocks a body shot from Gusto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusto is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Charles as the two fighters clinch.
Gusto is still on wobbly legs! Can Charles finish him?
Charles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Charles blocks a body shot from Gusto.
Charles prevents a body shot from Gusto.
Charles lands a nice shot to the body.
Charles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gusto up against the cage.
Gusto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gusto - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Charles, and another! Gusto is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jean Charles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Von Lydeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Von Lydeman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Country lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Country checks a low kick from Von Lydeman.
Country throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lydeman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Lydeman scores with a leg kick.
Country stuns Von Lydeman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Country throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Country lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Von Lydeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
Country fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Country with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Country moves out of range as Von Lydeman throws a body kick.
Von Lydeman gets caught napping as Country dives in and scores a takedown. Von Lydeman manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lydeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lydeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Country. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Lydeman wants to stand up but Country is controlling him.
Country pushing down on Von Lydeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Country seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Lydeman is trying to maintain the position but Country is very close to passing his half guard.
Country is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Country is pressing down on Von Lydeman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Lydeman is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country passes to full mount!
Von Lydeman is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Country looking to secure an arm triangle but Von Lydeman defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Country controlling the pace for now.
Von Lydeman working to try and regain half guard.
Country sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Country seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Von Lydeman for as long as he can get away with.
Von Lydeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country avoids the attempt from Von Lydeman to control.
Country working for a guillotine from mount but Von Lydeman is in no mood to give up.
Von Lydeman is trying to stand up.
Country controlling from mount.
Country seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Von Lydeman is holding on tight.
Country sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Country has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Country wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Country lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Country. Von Lydeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Country looks to land a left hand but Von Lydeman moved out of range nicely.
Country misses with a hook.
Roy Country seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lydeman throws a leg kick but Country moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Country dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Country swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Country dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Country dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Country scores with a hook to the body. Von Lydeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Lydeman avoids the body shot from Country.
A looping hook to the body misses from Country. Von Lydeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lydeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Country comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Country stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lydeman misses with an uppercut.
Jack Von Lydeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Lydeman walks into a straight right hand from Country.
Country swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lydeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Country cracks Von Lydeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Jack Von Lydeman has been cut.
Country throws out a powerful jab.
Country digs a good hook to Von Lydeman's body.
Von Lydeman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Country is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lydeman can do to turn this around?
Von Lydeman throws a wild body kick that Country sees coming a mile off.
Country swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lydeman looks to land a body kick but Country moved away.
Von Lydeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Country avoids it really well and circles away.
Von Lydeman is breathing heavily.
Country lands with a good body shot.
Roy Country is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country circles away from the clinch attempt.
Country digs a good body shot into Von Lydeman's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Country lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Country lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lydeman doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Lydeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch.
Country feints and as Von Lydeman raises his hands in defense, Country changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Country not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Country overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Country advances to half guard.
Country not doing much here.
Country passes to side control.
Country is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Lydeman is defending well.
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.
Von Lydeman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee asks Country politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Country prefers to stall for the moment though.
Country is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Von Lydeman is trying to escape and Country transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Von Lydeman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Country! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Country!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes into the arena with The Realest Sport blaring out of the sound system. Steele has chosen Rock You Like A Hurricane as his entrance music. Zacharia Steele acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Allen can't break the clinch.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen is trying to break free.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allen breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Steele looks gassed!
Allen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Allen tries to get to his feet but Steele is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Allen in his guard.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele pulls Allen in close to his closed guard and prevents Allen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steele keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.
Allen gets to his feet - Steele follows without any prompting.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen cracks Steele with a good jab.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele fails to pull guard.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Steele lands a head kick. Allen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Allen.
Allen forces Steele back against the cage and clinches.
Allen is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Allen blocks with his arms.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
Allen managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Allen tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Allen avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allen's face.
Allen avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Allen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zacharia Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen clinches.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen wants to break free but Steele has control.
Allen avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steele quickly recovers to half guard.
Allen wants to pass to mount but Steele is defending the position.
Allen 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.
Steele wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allen trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Steele has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steele is controlling him.
Steele trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Allen tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Allen slips a straight right by Steele.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Allen tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Allen.
Steele is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steele wants to control but Allen postures up.
Allen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Allen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Jason Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steele is trying to keep Allen in close.
Allen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Allen tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele shoots and misses
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steele napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
It looks like Allen is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working for a kimura but Steele is defending it quite comfortably.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.
Zacharia Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Allen is controlling the pace.
Steele wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
Steele gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen postures up.
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allen trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Allen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Allen tries to clinch but Steele moves away
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jason Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allen wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
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 Jason Allen.
I think Steele 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zacharia Steele!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braithweight has chosen 300 violin 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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179 lbs
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170 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pebble Braithweight!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Braithweight's guard.
Melendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braithweight keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Braithweight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melendez stopping the sweep attempt from Braithweight.
Braithweight can't keep his opponent in guard - Melendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melendez is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez is looking for submissions but instead, Braithweight has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braithweight keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braithweight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez advances position into side control!
Melendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Braithweight!
Melendez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Braithweight is surviving well by controlling Melendez's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melendez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Braithweight has worked his arm free - good work by Braithweight!
Melendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braithweight has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to take a break and control but Braithweight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melendez tries for a kimura but Braithweight is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Braithweight is trying to escape and Melendez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Braithweight is forced to tap! Nice work there by Melendez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Melendez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Romerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Boom 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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165 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Romerio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romerio with a hook.
Romerio swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romerio throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Romerio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Romerio on his heels. He'll look to pass Romerio's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Romerio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boom manages to get himself to full guard.
Boom wants to stand but Romerio is controlling the 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!
Boom is trying to keep Romerio in close.
Romerio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romerio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julio Romerio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Boom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romerio moves away.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom throws a nice head kick!
Romerio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romerio somewhat.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Romerio ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Romerio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Romerio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romerio as he jumps to the side.
Romerio throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Boom.
A big left from Romerio misses.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Julio Romerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romerio as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romerio scores with a jab to the head.
Romerio is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Romerio.
Romerio misses with a wild body shot.
Romerio misses with an uppercut
and Boom counters with a one-two to the body.
Romerio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romerio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boom defends it easily.
Romerio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boom is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romerio.
Boom lands an elbow.
Romerio can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Boom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Boom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom tries to score with some ground and pound. Romerio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Romerio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Orlando Boom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romerio misses with a looping left.
Boom connects with a right hand. Romerio shakes it off.
Boom scores with a nice strike.
Romerio connects with the punch.
Romerio looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Romerio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romerio.
Boom misses with a double jab.
Boom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Romerio seems unphased.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romerio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romerio looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Boom.
Romerio with a poor takedown
and Boom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boom.
Boom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romerio is looking for a triangle but Boom pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romerio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Romerio has Boom pulled in close to control his posture.
Romerio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boom lands an overhand right.
Boom lands with a slapping head kick.
Romerio staying out of range there.
Romerio misses with a right hand
and Boom counters with a series of strikes. Romerio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom takes a swing at Romerio's ribcage but misses.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Romerio.
Boom throws a head kick that Romerio semi-blocks.
Boom misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romerio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romerio under the eye.
Romerio connects with a body shot.
Romerio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romerio misses with a lunging right hand
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romerio misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romerio swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a head kick.
Boom moves forwards but Romerio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romerio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom on the side of the head.
Romerio shoots in but Boom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romerio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romerio punishes Boom's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romerio is trying to defend but Boom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romerio on the ground.
Boom 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.
Romerio looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Boom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Romerio misses with a wild body shot.
Romerio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romerio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romerio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom on the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romerio is defended easily by Boom.
Romerio lands with a nice body punch.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlando Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Romerio closes the distance and clinches up with Boom, looking for a takedown. Romerio pushes Boom against the cage but Boom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom drops his hands momentarily and Romerio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Romerio sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romerio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romerio wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Romerio misses its intended target.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romerio.
Romerio shoots in looking for a takedown. Boom tries to sprawl out of it but Romerio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlando Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Romerio.
Boom drives through with a takedown into Romerio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom distracts Romerio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boom wants to control from the top but Romerio keeps moving.
Boom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romerio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Boom should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Romerio has tightened it up now! Boom should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Romerio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Steele!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hall.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele avoids the head kick by Hall.
Horrible takedown by Steele or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
Michael Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Steele.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Steele clinches.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gregory Steele has been cut.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Hall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steele regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Steele darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Steele is trying to break free.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steele's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steele looks gassed!
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall lands a body punch.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steele avoids the head kick by Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Steele clinches.
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steele up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall lands an elbow inside.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hall.
Good body shot from Hall.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall lands a knee to the body.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Hall scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Hall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hall lands a left hand.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Hall.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Hall throws a head kick that Steele semi-blocks.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steele drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Hall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Steele.
Steele is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Michael Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall lands an elbow inside that Steele shrugs off.
Hall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Steele drops back down to his feet.
Hall with a knee to the head.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Hall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall feints a jab promting Steele to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Steele's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Michael Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Nice cross by Hall.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele has managed to clinch.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Hall taking a breather.
Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Steele has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Steele.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall lands a right hand.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Steele looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hall passes into side control!
Steele is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to reverse the position.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Hall has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall scores with a head kick. Steele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Steele clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hall clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Steele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Steele looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hall can't fight it off and eventually Steele manages to take the fight to the floor. Hall looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steele is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Steele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steele dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is pushing Steele's head away, looking to escape. Steele manages to hold on to the position though.
Hall wants to control but Steele postures up.
Hall is pushing Steele's head away, looking to escape. Steele manages to hold on to the position though.
Steele working the ground and pound but Hall is defending the strikes.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele scores with punches from side control.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
Steele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steele tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Steele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Steele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hall pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hall lands a damaging elbow.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steele trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Steele wants a takedown.
Steele wants to stall.
Steele is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
Hall stalling in the clinch.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hall taking a breather.
Steele has Hall pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steele pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hall tumbling to the mat - Steele dives into Hall's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele prevents Hall from getting back to his feet.
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall wants to stand and escape but Steele is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a knee to the head.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Michael Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Hall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steele regains guard immediately.
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall stays in close to Steele's body and controls the position.
Gregory Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Hall!
Michael Hall retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bedford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bedford comes to the cage accompanied by Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy. Murth has chosen Enemy 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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190 lbs
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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, Bobby Bedford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Murth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murth lands with a cross.
Bedford cracks Murth with a good jab.
Bedford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bedford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bedford thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Bedford misses.
Some wild striking there from Murth.
Murth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bedford misses with an uppercut. Murth saw that one coming.
Bedford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bedford slips a straight right by Murth.
Bobby Bedford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bedford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bedford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by Murth or perhaps it was just good defense by Bedford which made him look bad.
Murth lands with a nice combination. Bedford backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Bobby Bedford has been cut.
Murth misses with a double jab.
Murth needs to keep his hands up - Bedford had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bedford misses.
Bedford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murth.
Bedford slips a jab from Murth.
Bedford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bedford throws a poor cross that misses
and Murth counters with a left and a right that stings Bedford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedford throws a shot from downtown. Murth moves away and avoids it.
Murth cracks Bedford with an open hand slap.
Bedford lands a head shot.
Bedford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bedford wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Murth with that takedown attempt.
Bobby Bedford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Murth.
A lazy left from Bedford finds it's target.
Bedford looks to land a left hand but Murth moved out of range nicely.
Murth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bedford looks to score with a jab to the body but Murth is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Murth.
Bedford looks to score with a jab to the body but Murth is just out of range.
Bedford slips a jab and a cross from Murth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedford misses with an uppercut. Murth saw that one coming.
Murth walks into a stiff left hand from Bedford.
Murth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bedford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murth staying out of range there.
Bedford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Murth misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bedford. Murth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bedford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bedford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bedford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bedford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bedford is rocked!
Bedford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murth!
Oh Bedford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bedford drives through and clinches with Murth against the cage.
Murth breaks from the clinch.
Murth lands a nice hook to Bedford's body. Bedford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Murth has cracked Bedford with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Murth lands another huge swinging hook and Bedford tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bedford, before Murth can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Murth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jacksonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Riggins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Riggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jacksonville!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riggins has a takedown stuffed.
Riggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacksonville sprawls well. He's pushed Riggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacksonville. Jacksonville gets slowly back to his feet.
Riggins slips a jab and a cross from Jacksonville.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacksonville. That snapped Riggins's head back.
Jacksonville lands with a kick to the temple. Riggins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jacksonville lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacksonville wants to clinch up but Riggins keeps it at a distance.
Riggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacksonville doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggins circles away.
Riggins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacksonville's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins lands a couple of digs.
Riggins trying to control but Jacksonville is working from the bottom.
Riggins distracts Jacksonville with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacksonville avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacksonville has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacksonville looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggins with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacksonville looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riggins has picked Jacksonville up and slammed him! Jacksonville can't keep hold of the triangle and Riggins manages to pass to side control!
Jacksonville is looking for a sweep.
Jacksonville is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacksonville takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Riggins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Riggins working the ground and pound from side control.
Riggins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jacksonville!
Riggins landing strikes from the mount.
Riggins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Riggins with the ground and pound from mount.
Riggins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Riggins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jacksonville to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jacksonville shrugs it off.
Riggins raining down shots from the mount!
Riggins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Riggins lands with some strikes.
Riggins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riggins dominating with strikes here.
Jacksonville is rocked!
Riggins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jacksonville is still in real trouble! Can Riggins finish him?
Jacksonville looks gassed!
Riggins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riggins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jacksonville hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacksonville is in a horrible position here. Riggins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Riggins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Riggins is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Jacksonville goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Riggins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Riggins!
Tim Riggins retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy has chosen Dwight David - The Last Dragon as his entrance music. Joe Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Leroy's chin.
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166 lbs
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroy misses with a looping right.
That kick from Leroy tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Leroy.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Leroy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leroy can pounce on him.
Joe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroy throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Leroy is avoiding it.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a body punch but Leroy moves out of range.
Leroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Leroy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leroy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leroy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson cracks Leroy with an open hand slap.
Leroy lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Leroy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson throws a hook but Leroy avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Leroy.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Leroy scores with a leg kick.
Leroy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Leroy slips a jab from Jackson.
Leroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Leroy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Leroy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Bruce Leroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leroy slips a jab from Jackson.
Leroy scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leroy.
Nice defenses there by Leroy.
Leroy throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Leroy moves out of range.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Leroy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leroy can pounce on him.
Leroy lands a body shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leroy manages to avoid it.
Jackson digs a good hook to Leroy's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leroy scores with a body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leroy checks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leroy!
Leroy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leroy throws a head kick that misses.
Leroy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Leroy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Leroy scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Joe Jackson has been cut.
Leroy lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas. Leroy follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jackson hang on?
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leroy slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leroy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Leroy.
Leroy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leroy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leroy.
Leroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Leroy throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands with a hook. Leroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Leroy throws a body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Leroy.
Leroy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leroy!
Jackson has hold of Leroy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leroy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leroy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leroy tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson prevents Leroy from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leroy is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson looking to control but Leroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leroy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Leroy is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Leroy tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Leroy is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leroy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is keen to just control but Leroy is a slippery customer.
Leroy wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Leroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is keen to just control but Leroy is a slippery customer.
Jackson is thwarting Leroy's attempts to control the position.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Leroy is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leroy is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leroy throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson misses with a body shot
letting Leroy counter with a right hand.
Leroy throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Leroy only half commits.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leroy's waist but Leroy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Leroy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Leroy ducks down to avoid it.
Leroy throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Leroy staying out of range there.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leroy cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leroy misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson throws a jab when Leroy was well out of range.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leroy tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leroy.
Leroy lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Leroy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Leroy.
Leroy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leroy duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leroy lands with a shot to the body.
Leroy connects with a solid leg kick.
Leroy connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Leroy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leroy, right into the meat.
Leroy lands a jab.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leroy can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leroy.
Leroy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leroy keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Leroy catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Leroy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruce Leroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leroy, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Leroy counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leroy, right into the meat.
Leroy cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Leroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson 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.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leroys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Leroy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leroy is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Leroy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leroy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leroy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leroy throws a head kick that half lands.
Leroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Leroy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leroy, as that shot connected.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leroy manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leroy!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leroy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Leroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Leroy lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Leroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leroy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leroy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Loser. 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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137 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nova.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nova.
Nova tried to score with a low kick but Penn checks it.
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova misses with a head kick.
Nova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn 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 Nova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Nova's belly button to the back.
Penn thumps Nova with a low kick.
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Nova cracks Penn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Penn has managed to clinch.
Nova lands a left hand.
Penn taking a breather.
Nova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Paul Penn has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn digs a right hand into Nova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nova's gas tank.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova prevents a body shot from Penn.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
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!
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Nova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nova lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nova.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Penn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nova.
Nova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn slows down the pace here.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a left hand.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nova as the two fighters clinch.
Penn misses with a knee to the head.
Nova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn tries a body shot but Nova blocks it.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nova dodges an elbow strike from Penn.
Nova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nova is stalling here.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
A short uppercut from Nova.
Nova working aggressively here.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Nova on the inside.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Nova.
Penn tries for a takedown but Nova manages to get underhooks.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nova throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Nova scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova scores with a kick to the body.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Paul Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn jabs Nova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nova throws a low kick, looking for Penn's leg but Penn calmly moves out of range.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nova sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nova keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nova.
Nova throws a solid leg kick but Penn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nova.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Nova's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nova. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neo Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Nova.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Nova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn is looking to wear down Nova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nova avoids the head kick by Penn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nova 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 Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Penn misses.
Nova misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Nova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nova throws a low kick, looking for Penn's leg but Penn calmly moves out of range.
Nova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nova swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a right hand that Nova ducks under and follows up with a left that Nova also avoids with ease.
Nova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Nova thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Penn if he has to take too many more of those.
Nova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nova was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Nova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn punishes Nova's body with a nice straight punch.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Nova, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Nova against the cage but Nova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Nova's shoulder, as Nova tries to avoid the shot.
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nova scores with a nice head shot.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Nova as he checks the leg kick.
Nova lands with an overhand left.
Nova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Penn throws a head kick but Nova moves out of range.
Penn thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Nova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penn is rocked!
Nova takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Nova sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Nova circles away.
Nova scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Nova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Nova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a series of punches but Nova moves out of range.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nova's waist but Nova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Penn tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
Nova misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Penn connects with a jab.
Penn misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Nova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Nova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nova can pounce on him.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nova scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid body kick from Nova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Nova lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Nova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn checks a low kick from Nova.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn avoids the body shot from Nova.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Penn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Nova lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Nova is looking to land body kicks.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Penn throws a low kick but Nova moves out of range easily.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Nova moved out of range.
Nova lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Nova avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nova.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nova lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn lands the left hand.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Nova throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn lands with a cross.
Nova slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
Nova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nova's head.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Penn.
Nova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn jabs Nova right on the nose. Nova blinks but takes it well.
Nova throws out a powerful jab.
Nova throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Nova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nova thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Nova settles back down.
Nova misses with a body shot.
Nova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nova - that will leave a mark!
Penn cracks Nova with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn rushes Nova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Nova prevents a body shot from Penn.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn with a nice cross.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Nova misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Nova.
Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nova slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Nova motions for Penn to come forward. Nova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nova jabs at Penn's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nova tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nova to the ground. Nova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Nova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Neo Nova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Penn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into Nova's guard.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nova is keeping the position for now.
Penn is fighting to break Nova's control of his arms but Nova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nova wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Nova trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Penn trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Neo Nova was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nova lands a jab to the nose.
Penn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn tries to clinch up but Nova circles away and keeps his distance.
Nova lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nova.
Penn cracks Nova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nova thumps Penn with a low kick.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Nova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nova slips under a jab from Penn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
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.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Nova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn checks a low kick from Nova.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Paul Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nova.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Nova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nova moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nova was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Nova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nova.
Both fighters circling a little - Nova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Penn lands a head kick. Nova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Neo Nova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A good leg kick by Nova.
Nova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova lands a high kick!
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Nova lands a right hook to the body.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nova. That's going to slow Penn down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neo Nova.
I've got Nova 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Nova!
Neo Nova is the new bantamweight champion!
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