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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmelo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cockney Rejects - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carmelo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Boyce misses the target.
Boyce is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Boyce lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boyce shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boyce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyce controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Boyce is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Boyce seems content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Tommy Boyce wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boyce tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Boyce cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boyce lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez takes a swing at Boyce's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyce avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Boyce.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyce.
Boyce lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Boyce cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyce throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Boyce.
Boyce scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Boyce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyce.
Jab from Boyce.
Boyce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyce.
Boyce throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Boyce throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boyce to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Boyce ducks down to avoid it.
Boyce checks the leg kick.
Boyce throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Boyce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Boyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyce connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyce connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Boyce moves out of range.
Boyce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyce checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boyce digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Boyce digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Boyce looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Boyce has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Boyce works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Boyce keeps him there for the moment.
Boyce stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boyce tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Boyce back against the cage.
Boyce jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyce looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyce, not yet.
Boyce is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Boyce dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boyce scores with a hook.
Boyce shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Boyce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Boyce connects with a nice looking jab.
Boyce loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Boyce cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Boyce with a series of wild strikes but Boyce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyce dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Boyce.
Boyce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boyce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyce misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Boyce avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez cracks Boyce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boyce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boyce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyce misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Boyce scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Boyce backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyce misses with a looping right.
Boyce slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Boyce closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tommy Boyce is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Boyce semi-blocks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boyce.
A head kick misses from Boyce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyce throws a shot to the body.
Boyce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boyce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Boyce throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyce scores with a body shot.
Boyce cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Boyce slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Boyce closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boyce has him pressed against the cage.
Boyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyce lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boyce.
Tommy Boyce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyce tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyce swinging wildly here.
Boyce lands a jab-cross combination.
Boyce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Boyce moves out of range.
Boyce misses with an uppercut.
Boyce stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Boyce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Boyce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyce bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyce fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyce lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Boyce defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyce takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Boyce misses with the combination.
Boyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Boyce dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boyce dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Sanchez throws a hook but Boyce avoids it easily.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyce lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boyce punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyce was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Boyce moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Boyce manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Boyce misses its intended target.
A head kick from Boyce lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Boyce takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Boyce moves out of range easily.
Boyce throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Boyce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boyce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyce.
Boyce misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boyce moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boyce is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyce misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Boyce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boyce.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyce.
Boyce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyce throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boyce.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Boyce.
Carmelo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez thows a body kick. Boyce tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyce defends it nicely.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Boyce is out of range.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Boyce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Boyce moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyce punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Boyce avoids it.
Boyce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Boyce lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyce.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Boyce moves out of range.
Boyce lands a body shot.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Boyce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boyce connects with a looping right hand.
Tommy Boyce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Boyce.
A head kick from Boyce lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Boyce lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Boyce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Boyce persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boyce cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Boyce lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyce connects with a jab.
Boyce works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyce throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Boyce.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Boyce scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez sizes up Boyce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boyce wants to clinch.
Boyce lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Boyce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Boyce!
A very excited looking Tommy Boyce rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Danner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haus Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Danner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haus Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danner connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Haus Cartwright has been cut.
Danner throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Danner connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Danner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danner throws a quick head kick that knocks Cartwright silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Danner is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Danner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Legend of the Ocean . Anders has chosen Radiohead - "Myxomatosis" as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Lii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Anders!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anders wants to clinch.
Lii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anders tries to clinch up but Lii circles away and keeps his distance.
Anders misses with a double jab.
Lii checks the leg kick.
Luke Lii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lii throws a head kick that misses.
Lii lands with a kick to the temple. Anders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anders tries to clinch there but Lii circles away.
Lii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders blocks the body kick.
Lii throws a head kick that misses.
Lii throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Lii lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circle, before Lii throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Anders's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lii lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Luke Lii!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris-Move Bitch. Paolo Santana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerome Carter's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Santana!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santana.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santana counters with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Santana as Carter shoots in.
Carter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Santana.
Carter tries to land a front kick but Santana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Santana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carter.
Santana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santana pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Carter is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Carter walks into a jab.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a nice head kick!
Carter is rocked!
It looks like Jerome Carter has been cut.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Santana counters with a huge head kick that drops Carter! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Santana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anson Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Sean McNamara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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12 - 16 - 0 |
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5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anson Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNamara throws a combination. Wheeler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Wheeler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Wheeler lands.
Wheeler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara slips a jab from Wheeler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wheeler. McNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wheeler throws out a loose jab but McNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheeler stuns McNamara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut. McNamara saw that one coming.
Wheeler misses with a looping right.
McNamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
Wheeler steps into range and cracks McNamara with a monster punch that buckles his knees! McNamara flops backwards and Wheeler dives into his guard looking to finish!
McNamara is rocked!
It looks like Sean McNamara has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wheeler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh McNamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wheeler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wheeler throws an overhand right that has McNamara reeling! Wheeler follows up with more punches and McNamara is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anson Wheeler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Gyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid has chosen Go to sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
210 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Gyver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid throws a sloppy head kick
and Gyver counters with a straight right hand.
Gyver misses with a body shot.
Gyver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gyver.
An inside leg kick lands from Gyver.
Gyver lands with a hook. Kid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gyver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gyver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyver trying to land knees to the body.
Gyver tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing Gyver back against the cage.
Kid letting Gyver take a breather here.
Kid avoiding damage as Gyver throws knees to the body.
Gyver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Gyver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gyver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gyver digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gyver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gyver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gyver lands a good knee to the midsection. Kid won't want to take too many of those.
Kid looks gassed!
Gyver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gyver misses with a knee strike.
Gyver is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Gyver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gyver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gyver connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Karate Kid has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gyver.
Kid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kid wants a takedown.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but Kid blocks with his arms.
Gyver stalling against the cage.
Kid is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gyver can't fight it off and eventually Kid manages to take the fight to the floor. Gyver looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
Kid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gyver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kid, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gyver looking to pass the guard.
Gyver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kid is looking for a triangle but Gyver pushes his legs off easily.
Kid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gyver uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Gyver keeps moving and retains side control.
Kid regains half guard.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gyver is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Gyver is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kid flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gyver lands a glancing blow to the side of Kid's head.
Gyver tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gyver stuns Kid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gyver tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Gyver tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid misses with a kick to the body.
Gyver moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gyver obliges.
Gyver looking to throw knees to the head but Kid is blocking nicely.
Gyver stalling in the clinch but Kid improves position.
Gyver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gyver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyver connects with a knee to the head.
Gyver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gyver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gyver prevents the takedown attempt.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Gyver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kid is trying to drag Gyver to the mat but Gyver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gyver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gyver scores with a knee to the head.
Gyver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gyver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gyver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gyver tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Gyver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gyver lands a knee to the head.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gyver is defending well.
Kid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but Kid blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Gyver.
Gyver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gyver has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
Kid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gyver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gyver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kid avoids it.
Gyver misses with a knee to the head.
Kid wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver is struggling to control the position.
Gyver misses with a knee strike.
Kid goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gyver prevents it.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kid avoids it.
Gyver throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Kid has Gyver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gyver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gyver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kid takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Gyver as the two fighters clinch.
Mac Gyver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gyver stops a takedown attempt from Kid.
Gyver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gyver tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Gyver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gyver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
Gyver moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Gyver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kid on the side of the head.
Kid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gyver jabs at Kid's body.
Gyver tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gyver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but Gyver slips the punch.
Gyver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gyver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kid momentarily.
Kid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gyver avoids it really well and circles away.
Gyver moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Kid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gyver tries to avoid it but Kid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gyver to the ground. Gyver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Gyver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyver pushes Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gyver obliges.
Gyver stalls.
Gyver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Gyver on the inside.
Gyver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kid jumps guard but Gyver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gyver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kid being controlled against the cage.
Gyver looking to throw knees to the head but Kid is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but Kid blocks with his arms.
Gyver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gyver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kid blocks it with crossed arms.
Gyver looking to stall.
Gyver throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Gyver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kid is defending well for now.
Gyver is looking to control Kid's arms but Kid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gyver has his back to the cage.
Kid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karate Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyver is trying to stall.
Gyver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid goes for a takedown attempt but Gyver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gyver moves out of range as Kid throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kid.
Gyver is looking to clinch.
Donk. Gyver catches Kid right on the button with a cross.
Mac Gyver is winning the standup battle so far.
Gyver tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Gyver is just out of range.
Kid shoots in and drives through. Gyver sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid tries for a takedown but Gyver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gyver moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Kid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mac Gyver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gyver is looking to clinch.
Mac Gyver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick from Gyver lands but Kid takes it in his stride.
Gyver stuns Kid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Kid misses
and Gyver counters with a one-two to the body.
Gyver works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gyver is out of range.
Jab from Gyver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyver has managed to clinch.
Gyver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gyver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Gyver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gyver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Gyver!
Mac Gyver took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in the USSR. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
190 lbs
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30
194 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Reed throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed misses with a body punch
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed scores with a jab. Kozlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kozlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed.
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Kozlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed prevents Kozlov from improving his position.
Kozlov is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reed is working for a kimura but Kozlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kozlov reverses the position - he's now on top in Reed's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed working for submissions but it's allowed Kozlov to get to half guard.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed moves into full guard.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed working over Kozlov with some ground and pound. Kozlov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed content to control rather than advance.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Reed checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlov.
Reed misses with a hook
and Kozlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Kozlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses the shot to the body.
Dean Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reed 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.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Reed throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed misses the body punch
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov thumps Reed with a low kick.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reed thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov connects with a leg kick. Reed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reed misses with a hook
and Kozlov counters with a left and a right that stings Reed.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozlov.
Kozlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kozlov.
Kozlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reed's calf.
A cross from Kozlov lands.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kozlov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Kozlov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
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!
Kozlov connects with a leg kick. Reed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kozlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Kozlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Kozlov.
Nice shot by Kozlov.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlov feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Reed tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily
and Kozlov counters with a body kick that stops Reed in his tracks momentarily.
Drago Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Kozlov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed 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.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Kozlov - just one landing.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
Reed fails with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a nice body kick.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kozlov throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kozlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov pushes Reed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kozlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm back! And this crazy son of bitch is making a run for the title.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bookem has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles throws a jab when Bookem was well out of range.
Charles checks the leg kick.
Bookem misses with a straight left.
Charles's corner calls for a 1-2. Charles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Charles misses with a looping left.
Charles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Bookem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bookem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bookem.
Charles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Bookem.
Charles blocks a jab.
Charles misses with a looping right.
Bookem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charles's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bookem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Bookem.
Charles misses with a combination
letting Bookem counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Charles. No joy for Bookem on that attempt.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Bookem.
Bookem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Bookem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bookem throws a strike but Charles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bookem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bookem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bookem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bookem throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bookem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bookem throwing strikes from guard but Charles blocks nicely.
Bookem stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bookem.
Bookem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bookem is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Bookem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Bookem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Bookem is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Bookem is pushing down on Charles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Charles is fighting to maintain full guard but Bookem has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bookem lands a nice short elbow.
Bookem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bookem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bookem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bookem working the head and body with strikes.
Charles trying to hold on to Bookem's head to control him but Bookem postures up.
Bookem is looking to advance position but Charles won't allow it.
Bookem is working for a submission of some sort.
Bookem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bookem throws a strike but Charles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bookem trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bookem trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Bookem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bookem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bookem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bookem throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bookem throws out the jab.
Charles misses with a hook
letting Bookem counter with a right hand.
Bookem moves away from the strike by Charles.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Bookem jabs at Charles's body.
Bookem throws a leg kick but Charles checks it.
Bookem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Charles misses with a straight right.
Charles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bookem misses with an uppercut
and Charles counters with a solid body kick.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charles misses with a hook.
Charles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bookem.
Bullet Bookem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bookem misses with a hook. Charles ducked under it nicely.
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Bookem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bookem fails to land the takedown.
Bookem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bookem.
Bookem misses with a straight left.
Charles gets tackled into the cage by Bookem. Bookem maintains the clinch.
Charles tries to stall but Bookem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Bookem misses with a punch to the body.
Bookem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem breaks from the clinch.
Charles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bookem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bookem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charles.
Charles throws a hook but Bookem avoids it easily.
Bookem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bookem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Charles under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles blocks a low kick nicely.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bookem manages to avoid it.
Charles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bookem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bookem blocks a head kick by Charles.
A big left from Bookem misses.
Bookem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bookem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charles circles away.
Bookem throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem catches Charles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charles avoids the body shot from Bookem.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
Bookem feints and as Charles raises his hands in defense, Bookem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bookem postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Bookem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bookem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bookem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bookem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bookem throws a big elbow that misses.
Bookem wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Bookem thows a huge punch but Charles dodges it nicely.
Bookem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charles sees it coming and defends easily.
Charles taking some punishment here, with Bookem in his half guard.
Charles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bookem trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Bookem throwing shots but Charles is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Bookem is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bookem misses with a double jab.
Bookem throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles throws a right and a left that Bookem avoids nicely.
Charles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Bookem finds it's way through Charles's defenses.
Charles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bookem.
Bookem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bookem looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bookem blocks the low kick.
Bookem misses with a looping right.
Bookem throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Charles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charles slaps away a takedown attempt from Bookem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bookem swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Charles looks to land a combination. Bookem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charles. That's going to slow Bookem down.
Bookem punishes Charles's body with a nice straight punch.
Bookem jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Charles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bookem scores with a jab. Charles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Bookem throws a shot to the body.
Jean Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Bookem.
Bookem connects with a looping right hand.
Bookem throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bookem throws a leg kick but Charles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charles is looking to land body kicks.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Charles enables Bookem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Charles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bookem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bookem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bookem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bookem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem postures up.
Bookem throws a big elbow that misses.
Bookem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bookem throws a big right hand that misses.
Bullet Bookem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charles has momentary wrist control but Bookem slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bookem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bookem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bookem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bookem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bookem is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bookem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Charles's head.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem lands a couple of digs.
Charles is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bookem.
Oh Charles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bookem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bookem distracts Charles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bookem forces his way into half guard.
Charles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bullet Bookem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bookem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Charles pushes Bookem off looking to stand but Bookem dives back in and keeps control.
Bookem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bookem wants to take a breather but Charles is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bookem is taking a breather. Charles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bookem winds up and cracks Charles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bullet Bookem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bookem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bullet Bookem!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Steele will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Steele!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Marx throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marx counters with a straight right hand.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt - Marx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steele checks the leg kick.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marx takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele lands a two punch combo.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown. Marx tries to sprawl out of it but Steele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mark Marx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Steele.
Steele tries to clinch but Marx moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele wants to clinch
and Marx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marx throws a front kick that sends Steele stumbling back into the cage.
Marx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele tries to clinch
and Marx counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marx counters with a body kick that stops Steele in his tracks momentarily.
Steele moves to clinch but Marx breaks away
and Marx counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steele tries to clinch but Marx moves away
and Marx counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steele enables Marx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marx's guard.
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marx managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Marx wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Steele tries to clinch up but Marx circles away and keeps his distance.
Marx throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marx drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marx controls the position.
Marx landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Steele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steele wants to improve his position but Marx is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx blocks the strikes from Steele.
Marx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx not doing much here.
Marx drops an elbow to the side of Steele's head.
Marx working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steele wants to control but Marx passes into side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele prevents Marx from improving position.
Marx working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Mark Marx is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Marx counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Steele misses.
Marx scores with a jab to the head.
Marx connects with an inside leg kick.
Marx lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marx throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Marx lands.
Gregory Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marx throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gregory Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele swings for the body but Marx moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marx counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Marx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marx decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marx slips a nice elbow through Steele's hands, connecting with Steele's forehead.
Marx takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marx is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marx working Steele over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marx lands a nice short elbow.
Marx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Steele won't allow Marx to pass to mount.
Marx scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx lands strikes from half guard.
Marx wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marx wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Marx scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marx lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marx connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Marx working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marx lands a nice short elbow.
Marx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marx working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mark Marx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marx takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marx working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marx's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Marx missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marx pushes down on Steele's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Marx is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
Marx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marx lands strikes from half guard.
Marx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marx lands with a punch from half guard.
Steele gets back to full guard.
Marx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx dominated that second round.
That's time! Marx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marx digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid body kick from Marx.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Marx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marx to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steele's guard.
Marx working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marx drops an elbow to the side of Steele's head.
Marx looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marx lands strikes from half guard.
Marx is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
Steele trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Marx manages to pass to mount!
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marx has his hands on Steele's head, controlling the position.
Marx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx wants to sweep but no luck.
Marx is working hard here to advance position.
Marx pulls Steele in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mark Marx has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steele misses with a hook. Marx ducked under it nicely.
Steele darts in trying to clinch
and Marx counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marx scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marx pulls his head out easily.
Marx lands with a punch from half guard.
Marx landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steele is staying active underneath Marx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mark Marx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Marx scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Marx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marx lands a nice short elbow.
Marx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gregory Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steele for as long as he can get away with.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Marx wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Marx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marx has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Marx!
Mark Marx was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Fette's Vette. Larry Ballard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Ballard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Ballard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferson can pounce on him.
Ballard checks the leg kick.
Jefferson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jeffy Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballard lands a really nice looking cross but Jefferson seems unphased.
Ballard slaps away a takedown attempt from Jefferson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jefferson pushes Ballard up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ballard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ballard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson goes for a takedown attempt but Ballard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballard. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballard.
Jefferson shoots for a takedown but Ballard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Ballard manages to get underhooks.
Ballard blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballard.
Ballard prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson is working for takedown but Ballard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jefferson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Ballard manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ballard.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ballard won't allow it.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike from Ballard.
Ballard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferson pushes Ballard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballard controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson has Ballard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ballard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ballard blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Ballard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballard is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, Ballard circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Ballard.
Ballard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ballard wants it to stay on the feet.
Ballard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Ballard, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Ballard against the cage but Ballard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ballard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jefferson's efforts to push away.
Ballard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Ballard.
Jefferson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ballard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballard lands with a left to the head.
Ballard lands a knee to the body.
Ballard misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
Ballard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballard backwards.
Ballard trying to control the position but instead, Jefferson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballard into the cage.
Jefferson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ballard regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ballard pulls Jefferson in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ballard can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson trying to control but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Ballard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Jeffy Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Ballard.
Jefferson tries to circle away but Ballard has him pinned against the cage.
Ballard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ballard, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
Ballard lands a damaging elbow.
Ballard looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Ballard stalling in the clinch.
Ballard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
A head punch on the inside from Ballard fails to land.
Ballard looking to stall.
Ballard blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballard is defending well.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jefferson pushes Ballard up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from Ballard.
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ballard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Ballard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson jumps into guard, dragging Ballard to the mat.
Ballard tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.
Jefferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ballard manages to pass to side control.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Jefferson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Ballard defends easily.
Ballard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ballard has passed into half guard!
Ballard is trying to control the action in half guard but Jefferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back.
Ballard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jefferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson is pressing down on Ballard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Ballard pushes his legs off easily.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Ballard controlling him for the moment.
Jefferson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballard manages to get himself to full guard.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jefferson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffy Jefferson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballard sprawls well. He's pushed Jefferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Ballard.
Ballard misses with a hook
and Jefferson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jefferson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ballard is pushing Jefferson's head away, looking to escape. Jefferson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jefferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jefferson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ballard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballard is defending well.
Ballard is pushing Jefferson's head away, looking to escape. Jefferson manages to hold on to the position though.
Ballard is trying to improve his position.
Ballard is not content to let Jefferson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jefferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Ballard misses.
Ballard leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Ballard. No joy for Jefferson on that attempt.
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!
Ballard clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ballard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ballard stops a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Ballard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ballard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
Ballard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Jefferson jumps guard but Ballard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jefferson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballard tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larry Ballard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jefferson blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ballard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ballard trying to land knees to the body.
Ballard stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ballard regains guard.
Jefferson trying to move into half guard but instead Ballard has managed to sweep!
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ballard passes into half guard.
Ballard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffy Jefferson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ballard loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
A left lands for Ballard.
Jefferson rushes Ballard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballard leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ballard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballard misses the target.
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ballard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ballard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Jefferson.
Jefferson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Ballard scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballard.
Ballard misses with an elbow over the top.
Ballard lands an uppercut.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ballard tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Ballard back against the cage.
Jefferson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ballard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferson has picked Ballard up - he's going for a ride! Jefferson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jefferson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ballard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jefferson has cracked it and Ballard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jefferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffy Jefferson!
Jeffy Jefferson retains his featherweight title!
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