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DBC 18: Rapp vs McFarlen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatonka Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatonka Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Park lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Tatonka Jones has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Park moved out of range nicely.
Park slips a jab from Jones.
Park slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Park lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Park uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Park blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Park avoids the punch easily.
Park waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Park looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Park keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Park drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Park advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Park has control of the leg.
Jones looks gassed!
Park with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Park not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Park there.
That has opened up Tatonka Jones's cut even more.
Park content to control rather than advance.
Park is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Park landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Park scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The cut above Tatonka Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Park controlling the pace.
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. Park connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tatonka Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tatonka Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Park!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Park thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Munoz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Cigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cigano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Munoz counters with a left and a right that stings Cigano.
Cigano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munoz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cigano controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cigano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joey Cigano.
Munoz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cigano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cigano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Cigano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cigano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cigano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Munoz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano trying to control the position but Munoz is working away.
Munoz trying to remain calm as Cigano controls from the top position.
Cigano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cigano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cigano in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cigano has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Munoz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cigano yanks on the arm and Munoz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cigano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Cigano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Vetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otto Vetch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vetch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Omega throws a low kick but Vetch avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Omega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Omega.
Vetch scores with a kick to the body.
Vetch staying out of range there.
Vetch is looking to land body kicks.
Omega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vetch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vetch tries to land a body kick
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omega lands a jab to the nose.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Vetch circles away.
Omega connects with a leg kick. Vetch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vetch connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega is looking to slow Vetch down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Omega!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vetch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Omega is now in Vetch's guard. A big mistake from Vetch there, giving up the dominant position!
Vetch looks gassed!
Omega stands up and waves to Vetch to follow him.
Vetch takes one to the side of the head.
Vetch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Vetch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Vetch.
Vetch throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vetch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Omega there.
Vetch cracks a nice hook into Omega's ribs.
Omega blocks the body kick.
Vetch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omega.
An inside leg kick from Vetch misses.
Vetch lands a nice looking body kick.
Omega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Omega tried to score with a low kick but Vetch checks it.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Omega throws a jab but it's blocked by Vetch.
Vetch scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vetch misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Vetch.
Vetch jabs Omega right on the nose. Omega blinks but takes it well.
Omega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Omega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vetch staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Omega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vetch just misses with a punch to the body.
Vetch misses with a body kick.
Omega misses with a right hand
and Vetch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Omega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vetch circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vetch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Omega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vetch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vetch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omega is not content to let Vetch control the position.
Vetch just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otto Vetch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Omega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vetch misses with a body kick.
Vetch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Otto Vetch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega looks to land a left hand but Vetch moved out of range nicely.
Omega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vetch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omega connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Omega finds it's way through Vetch's defenses.
Vetch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Omega is able to avoid easily.
Vetch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omega's sensitive parts.
Vetch throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Omega.
Vetch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Omega misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Omega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vetch is rocked!
Vetch tries to land a leg kick but Omega saw it coming and moves away.
Vetch is still on wobbly legs! Can Omega finish him?
Vetch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Omega's calf.
Vetch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vetch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vetch seems to have recovered his senses.
Vetch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vetch.
Vetch scores with a spinning back kick!
Vetch wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Omega with a jab.
Omega wants to clinch.
Vetch throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands a jab to Vetch's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vetch connects with a solid leg kick.
Vetch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vetch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omega tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vetch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otto Vetch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Omega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vetch has managed to clinch.
Vetch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Omega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vetch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Omega.
Vetch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omega has Vetch pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Vetch.
Vetch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vetch prevents a body shot from Omega.
Omega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vetch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vetch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omega.
Omega misses with some punches.
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vetch misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Omega blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Vetch scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Omega misses the target.
Omega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vetch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vetch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Vetch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Omega does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vetch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vetch.
Vetch connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Vetch circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Vetch 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!
Vetch looks for the body kick but Omega saw that one coming.
Vetch lands the left hand.
Omega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vetch misses with a two punch combination.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vetch.
A head kick by Omega misses
and Vetch counters with a body kick.
Omega throws the left hand but Vetch avoids the punch easily.
Vetch fakes the leg kick and cracks Omega in the body.
Vetch moves into the clinch.
Vetch scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vetch lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Omega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Omega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vetch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vetch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vetch tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vetch.
Vetch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omega.
Vetch managing to block the knees to the body from Omega.
Vetch lands an uppercut.
Omega taking a breather.
Omega is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Omega.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Vetch.
Vetch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Omega is trying to maintain a safe position but Vetch gets an underhook and turns Omega into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega takes a shot to the head.
Vetch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Omega tries to work over Vetch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vetch stalling in the clinch.
Vetch lands with a right to the head.
Omega prevents a body shot from Vetch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vetch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omega is pushing Vetch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Omega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vetch tries to pull guard but Omega holds him up against the cage and eventually Vetch drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Omega tries to work over Vetch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otto Vetch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vetch.
Vetch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vetch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vetch is trying to maintain a safe position but Omega gets an underhook and turns Vetch into the cage.
Vetch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vetch prevents a body shot from Omega.
Vetch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Omega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vetch misses with a body punch.
Vetch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vetch prevents a body shot from Omega.
Omega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vetch.
Vetch tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch digs a right hand into Omega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omega's gas tank.
Omega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vetch blocks an uppercut.
Otto Vetch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Omega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Omega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vetch can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Omega lands with a left to the head.
Vetch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omega avoids it.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Vetch controls his hands.
Omega tries to circle away but Vetch has him pinned against the cage.
Vetch misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Omega blocks a body shot from Vetch.
Vetch lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Vetch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vetch 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Vetch!
A very excited looking Otto Vetch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McBobby might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cold as Ice -- MOP. Buffet has chosen Margaritaville as his entrance music. Bobby McBobby has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Buffet!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffet misses with a body kick.
McBobby throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McBobby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buffet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBobby was well out of range. Poor timing from Buffet.
A slow jab from Buffet misses its intended target.
McBobby lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Buffet throws a left and a right that both miss
and McBobby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Buffet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buffet takes one to the side of the head.
Buffet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McBobby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buffet misses with a low kick.
That kick from Buffet tenderised McBobby's leg. McBobby is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBobby keeps Buffet at a distance using the push kick.
Buffet looks gassed!
McBobby looks for the body kick but Buffet saw that one coming.
McBobby lands a big head kick that sends Buffet to the canvas! McBobby follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby McBobby!
Bobby McBobby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Diebler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Diebler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diebler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laitela to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diebler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diebler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laitela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diebler is proving hard to escape from.
Diebler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laitela on the ground.
Laitela trying to control the position from guard on top but Diebler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitela works over Diebler with some ground and pound from guard.
Laitela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitela drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diebler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laitela has Diebler in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diebler trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diebler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diebler defends it easily.
Diebler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitela's guard.
Laitela tries to get to full guard but Diebler has control of the leg.
Diebler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diebler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laitela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diebler controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diebler escapes and throws Laitela's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laitela gets back to 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!
Diebler is pressing down on Laitela's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitela is holding on for now.
Laitela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diebler pulls his head out easily.
Laitela wants to get back to full guard.
Diebler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laitela won't allow Diebler to pass to mount.
Diebler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diebler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laitela defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diebler is thwarting Laitela's attempts to control the position.
Laitela is staying active underneath Diebler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitela actively working from the bottom here.
Laitela is concentrating on defense, preventing Diebler from advancing position.
Diebler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diebler 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.
Laitela is pressing down on Diebler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laitela being controlled here, momentarily.
Diebler tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitela is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diebler is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitela being controlled here, momentarily.
Diebler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitela has an active guard here but Diebler has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitela actively working from the bottom here.
Diebler is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diebler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diebler 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.
Laitela wants to improve his position but Diebler is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalle Laitela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diebler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diebler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laitela sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laitela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diebler is working away from the top position though.
Laitela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitela looking for submissions off his back.
Diebler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diebler is trying to work for a kimura but Laitela is defending well.
Laitela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitela looking for submissions off his back.
Laitela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitela won't allow Diebler to pass to mount.
Laitela is looking for a sweep. Diebler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitela preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laitela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diebler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laitela working for submissions but it's allowed Diebler to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela actively working from the bottom here.
Diebler trying to control from half guard but Laitela is working away.
Diebler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitela tries to roll over but Diebler keeps him under control.
Laitela actively working from the bottom here.
Diebler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diebler pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diebler is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitela trying to control but Diebler postures up.
Diebler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitela has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diebler controlling the action here.
Diebler is looking to take a break and control but Laitela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalle Laitela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laitela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitela actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitela actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Diebler 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.
Diebler wants to take a breather but Laitela is having none of it.
Diebler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitela has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laitela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diebler pulls his head out easily.
Laitela missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Diebler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diebler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diebler throws a head kick that misses.
Laitela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laitela is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Diebler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Laitela gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Diebler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Laitela lets go of the hold and Diebler can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Laitela!
Kalle Laitela is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalla Lauderdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masakatsu Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalla Lauderdale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Lauderdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lauderdale!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomi goes for an armbar but Lauderdale turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lauderdale.
Gomi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lauderdale tries to stand but Gomi is controlling from the bottom.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi pulls Lauderdale in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Masakatsu Gomi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Lauderdale.
Nice cross by Lauderdale.
Lauderdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauderdale throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Lauderdale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lauderdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lauderdale lands a jab to the nose.
Lauderdale misses with a few strikes there.
Lauderdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakatsu Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauderdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi fails to land the takedown.
Gomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Lauderdale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauderdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Lauderdale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Lauderdale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lauderdale throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lauderdale tries to avoid it but Gomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lauderdale to the ground. Lauderdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomi gets a takedown into half guard.
Lauderdale is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lauderdale sees it coming and defends easily.
Lauderdale wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to work for a kimura but Lauderdale is defending well.
Gomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lauderdale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dalla Lauderdale will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gomi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lauderdale sprawls well. Lauderdale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Lauderdale.
Lauderdale scores with a body shot.
Lauderdale jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lauderdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi dives in and grabs Lauderdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lauderdale pushes down on Gomi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakatsu Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauderdale tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lauderdale thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Lauderdale lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lauderdale works Gomi's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lauderdale!
Dalla Lauderdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Lauderdale.
Lauderdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi is rocked!
Lauderdale is looking to land body kicks.
Lauderdale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lauderdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauderdale scores with a body shot.
Lauderdale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lauderdale lands with a good body shot.
Gomi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lauderdale.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lauderdale looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Lauderdale.
Lauderdale is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gomi like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gomi from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalla Lauderdale!
In his post fight interview, Dalla Lauderdale started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BLUNT - Raggae All Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Qualls!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qualls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Qualls looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qualls throws a series of punches but Kharitonov avoids them all with ease.
Qualls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Qualls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharitonov throws a solid leg kick but Qualls takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kharitonov.
Noah Qualls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qualls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
Qualls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Kharitonov. Beautiful body shot.
Qualls misses the jab.
Qualls throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qualls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov tries to score with a low kick but Qualls moves his leg out of the way.
Qualls throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Kharitonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qualls's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Kharitonov slams his shin into Qualls's torso.
Qualls misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qualls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qualls looks gassed!
Kharitonov throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov connects with a body shot that sends Qualls's belly button to the back.
Kharitonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kharitonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qualls.
Kharitonov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
Kharitonov connects with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kharitonov - that will leave a mark!
Kharitonov lands a nice shot that snaps Qualls's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kharitonov. That's going to slow Qualls down.
Qualls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Qualls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Qualls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qualls is rocked!
Qualls wants to clinch.
Qualls is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Kharitonov as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qualls has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qualls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qualls seems to have recovered his senses.
Qualls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qualls's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qualls has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov steps into range and cracks Qualls with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Qualls flops backwards and Kharitonov dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kharitonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Qualls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kharitonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qualls lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kharitonov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kharitonov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Qualls putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Qualls jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kharitonov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kharitonov is looking for a sweep.
Qualls creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Qualls tries for a kimura but Kharitonov is defending well.
Qualls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qualls is putting a hurting on Kharitonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Qualls keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Qualls is trying to get an arm triangle but Kharitonov is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qualls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Qualls moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kharitonov.
Qualls takes a kick to the side of the head.
Qualls misses with a hook.
Qualls loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kharitonov ducks right into an uppercut from Qualls.
Kharitonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kharitonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Qualls on the side of the head.
Qualls shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharitonov tries to sprawl out of it but Qualls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qualls lands with a good body shot.
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Qualls moves out of range easily.
Qualls misses with a few strikes there.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick which misses Qualls's front leg but catches the back leg as Qualls tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qualls moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Qualls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kharitonov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Qualls looking to pass the guard.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Qualls is controlling the position.
Qualls postures up and lands a big shot to Kharitonov's brow.
Qualls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Kharitonov is really struggling to control Qualls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Qualls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharitonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Qualls drops back looking for a leg! Kharitonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kharitonov manages to kick Qualls off! Qualls jumps back into Kharitonov's guard.
Kharitonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qualls on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
Qualls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Qualls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Qualls throws a big elbow that misses.
Qualls is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov wants to sweep here but Qualls controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qualls being controlled here momentarily.
Kharitonov looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls passes Kharitonov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Qualls is looking to pass Kharitonov's guard but actually Kharitonov recovers to full guard.
Kharitonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qualls stands up over Kharitonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharitonov controls Qualls momentarily but Qualls frees himself.
Qualls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Qualls.
Qualls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharitonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qualls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kharitonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kharitonov has escaped and now he's on top!
Qualls has his foot on Kharitonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharitonov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qualls is looking for a triangle but Kharitonov pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov wants to stand but Qualls has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharitonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kharitonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kharitonov throwing strikes from guard but Qualls blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharitonov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Qualls is proving hard to escape from.
Qualls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noah Qualls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kharitonov blocks a jab.
Qualls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qualls throws out the jab.
Qualls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov defending well as Qualls loads up on a big left hand.
Qualls misses with a series of wild punches.
Qualls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov connects with a single shot there.
Qualls moves out of range of the leg kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Qualls throws a low kick but Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Qualls in the body.
Qualls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qualls takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qualls tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kharitonov. That's going to slow Qualls down.
Kharitonov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kharitonov throws a sloppy head kick and Qualls moves out of range easily.
Qualls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Qualls avoids it.
Qualls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qualls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov thumps Qualls with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qualls blocks the body kick.
Kharitonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qualls can do to turn this around?
Qualls walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a body shot.
Qualls takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kharitonov digs a good body shot into Qualls's ribs.
Kharitonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov thuds a left hand into Qualls's body.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Qualls avoids it.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noah Qualls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kharitonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qualls checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kharitonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kharitonov blocks a jab.
Qualls moves out of range of the body kick.
Kharitonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qualls.
Qualls fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Qualls.
Qualls throws a lazy uppercut
and Kharitonov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Qualls misses with a leg kick
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick.
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Nice sprawl there from Kharitonov as Qualls shoots in.
Kharitonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Vladimir Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Qualls blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Qualls.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qualls scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Qualls throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Qualls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kharitonov, who protects the arm well.
Kharitonov wants to control but Qualls postures up.
Qualls postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Qualls keeps moving and retains side control.
Qualls lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharitonov down.
Qualls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kharitonov, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qualls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kharitonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Qualls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kharitonov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Qualls has hold of Kharitonov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kharitonov seems comfortable defending it but Qualls has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kharitonov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kharitonov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Qualls couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noah Qualls!
Noah Qualls is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Noah Qualls, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burnt Faceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanfield comes into the arena with Call To Greatness blaring out of the sound system. Faceman has chosen Dirt Road Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burnt Faceman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faceman misses with a looping left.
Stanfield connects with a looping right hand.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Faceman is out of range.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Faceman.
Stanfield moves into the clinch.
Stanfield misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Stanfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faceman.
It looks like Marlo Stanfield has been cut.
Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Faceman, against the cage.
Faceman lands with a short shot to the head.
Faceman blocks an uppercut.
Faceman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Stanfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Faceman avoids the damage to the body.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Faceman has double underhooks.
Stanfield misses with a body punch.
Faceman trying to stall but Stanfield improves his position.
Faceman is struggling to control the position.
Faceman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanfield avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanfield tries to throw a body punch but Faceman avoids it by throwing Stanfield back against the cage.
Faceman lands an elbow just above Stanfield 's eye.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Faceman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Faceman.
Faceman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faceman tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Faceman misses with an elbow strike.
Stanfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Faceman backwards.
Stanfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Faceman, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Faceman.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faceman wants to stall.
Stanfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faceman backwards.
Faceman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Faceman.
Stanfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stanfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Faceman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faceman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faceman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Faceman is looking to control Stanfield's arms but Stanfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faceman has his back to the cage.
Faceman lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Faceman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faceman avoiding damage.
Faceman misses with an elbow over the top.
Faceman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Faceman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faceman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Faceman.
Faceman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faceman backwards.
Faceman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanfield lands a body punch.
Faceman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faceman backwards.
Stanfield misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stanfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faceman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stanfield blocks the elbow strike.
Faceman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stanfield pushes Faceman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faceman looks gassed!
Faceman blocks an uppercut.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Facemans head.
Nice elbow from Stanfield.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Facemans head.
Faceman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faceman tries to work over Stanfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faceman tries a body shot but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Stanfield.
A short right from Stanfield.
Faceman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Faceman backwards.
Faceman dodges an elbow strike from Stanfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faceman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Stanfield tenderised Faceman's leg. Faceman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faceman moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanfield.
Faceman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faceman manages to avoid it.
Faceman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Stanfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stanfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faceman is out of range.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stanfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Faceman's head.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faceman instigates a clinch.
Faceman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faceman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanfield tries to work over Faceman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield blocks an uppercut.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Faceman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faceman lands a nice elbow.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Faceman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faceman blocking some punches.
Stanfield digs a right hand underneath Faceman's ribcage. Faceman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faceman.
Stanfield can't find room to land a body shot as Faceman controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield tries a body shot but Faceman blocks it.
Faceman looking to throw knees to the head but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
Stanfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Faceman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Faceman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Faceman takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield can't find room to land a body shot as Faceman controls the action.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marlo Stanfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faceman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield misses with a body punch.
Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faceman throws an elbow but it misses.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Faceman trying to land knees to the body.
Stanfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Faceman stalling the fight.
Stanfield misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield tries to throw a body punch but Faceman avoids it by throwing Stanfield back against the cage.
Faceman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stanfield misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stanfield throws an elbow but misses.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faceman misses with a body punch.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Faceman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Faceman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Faceman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faceman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faceman blocks a body shot from Stanfield.
A head punch on the inside from Faceman fails to land.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Faceman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Stanfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanfield lands a right hand.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Faceman.
Faceman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faceman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Faceman trying to land knees to the body.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faceman blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faceman moves away.
Faceman has Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Faceman.
Faceman throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield throws a chopping leg kick but Faceman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stanfield blocks the body kick.
Stanfield jabs Faceman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Faceman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Faceman moves out of range.
Stanfield thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faceman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faceman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faceman counters with a right hand to the body.
Faceman throws a shot from downtown. Stanfield moves away and avoids it.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Faceman lands a jab to Stanfield's midsection.
Faceman misses with a body shot.
Faceman slips a straight right by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a shot from downtown. Faceman moves away and avoids it.
Stanfield is looking to wear down Faceman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stanfield tries to work over Faceman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanfield.
A body shot lands from Stanfield.
Good body shot from Stanfield.
Faceman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faceman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stanfield's brow.
Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Faceman.
Faceman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Stanfield tries a body shot but Faceman blocks it.
Faceman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Faceman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Faceman.
Stanfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanfield lands a body shot.
Faceman blocks an uppercut.
Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Faceman, against the cage.
Faceman throws an elbow but it misses.
Stanfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Faceman trying to control the position but instead, Stanfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faceman into the cage.
Faceman prevents a body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faceman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stanfield is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faceman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faceman blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Faceman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faceman.
Faceman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow.
Faceman throws an elbow but it misses.
Faceman lands a knee to the body.
Faceman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faceman avoiding damage as Stanfield throws knees to the body.
Stanfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stanfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield slips a jab and a cross from Faceman.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Stanfield.
The crowd cheers as Stanfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faceman doesn't seem phased though.
Stanfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faceman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faceman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faceman's head.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield looks for the body kick but Faceman saw that one coming.
Stanfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Faceman defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
Faceman lands a body shot.
Faceman misses with a head kick.
Stanfield lands a body shot.
Faceman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
Faceman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stanfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faceman's sensitive parts.
Faceman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stanfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faceman.
Faceman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faceman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Faceman.
Faceman moves into the clinch.
Faceman scores with a shot to the side of Stanfield's head.
Stanfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faceman backwards.
Stanfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Stanfield working Faceman over with knees to the body.
Stanfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faceman avoids it.
Stanfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Faceman backwards.
Faceman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Faceman prevents Stanfield from breaking the clinch.
Stanfield tries to work over Faceman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faceman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Faceman.
Faceman lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faceman avoids the elbow strike from Stanfield, against the cage.
Faceman scores with a hook to the body.
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Stanfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faceman taking a breather.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Faceman controls his hands.
Faceman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Faceman gets through Stanfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faceman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Faceman controls his hands.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Faceman controls his hands.
Faceman tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body.
Faceman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faceman misses with a body punch.
Stanfield scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faceman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stanfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faceman can't find room to land a body shot as Stanfield controls the action.
Stanfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faceman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faceman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Faceman dodges an elbow strike from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws an elbow that misses.
Faceman taking a breather.
Faceman tries to work over Stanfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faceman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faceman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faceman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield had his way with Burnt Faceman in that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Stanfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Faceman blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Faceman checks it.
Faceman throws the kick towards the body but Stanfield avoids it.
Stanfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stanfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Faceman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanfield thuds his right hand into Faceman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a hook but Faceman blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a shot to the body.
Faceman slips under a jab.
A left lands for Stanfield.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faceman can do to turn this around?
Faceman blocks a jab.
Stanfield digs a good body shot into Faceman's ribs.
Stanfield tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faceman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Burnt Faceman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faceman missing with knees to the body.
Stanfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Faceman.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faceman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanfield misses with a hook to the body
and Stanfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faceman checks a low kick from Stanfield.
Faceman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faceman at a distance.
Stanfield connects with a jab.
Stanfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faceman in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Faceman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield swings for the body but Faceman moves out of range.
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faceman closes the distance and clinches.
Faceman blocking some punches.
Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Faceman, against the cage.
Faceman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch on the inside from Stanfield fails to land.
Faceman lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stanfield fails to land.
Marlo Stanfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faceman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faceman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faceman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanfield lands a body shot.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stanfield misses with a punch to the body.
Faceman trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faceman pushes off an throws an elbow but Stanfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Faceman.
Faceman blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Stanfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield retains his bantamweight title!
Marlo Stanfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitry McFarlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Rapp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitry McFarlen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp dodges the punch combination from McFarlen.
Rapp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rapp.
It looks like Dimitry McFarlen has been cut.
Rapp tries to clinch up but McFarlen circles away and keeps his distance.
McFarlen throws a right and a left that Rapp avoids nicely.
McFarlen misses with a straight left.
McFarlen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rapp lands a really nice looking cross but McFarlen seems unphased.
McFarlen scores with a jab.
McFarlen throws a lazy right hand but Rapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFarlen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFarlen looks for the body kick but Rapp saw that one coming.
Rapp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rapp missing with a left hand there. McFarlen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rapp tries to clinch up but McFarlen circles away and keeps his distance.
McFarlen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFarlen.
McFarlen tries to land a front kick but Rapp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for McFarlen.
Dimitry McFarlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapp throws a hook but McFarlen avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McFarlen to the ground. Rapp is now in McFarlen's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rapp wants to control from the top but McFarlen keeps moving.
Rapp throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen has control of Rapp's left arm, preventing Rapp from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rapp forces McFarlen back against the cage and clinches.
Rapp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McFarlen avoiding damage as Rapp throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapp throws an elbow that misses.
McFarlen gets through Rapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFarlen lands an elbow just above Rapp 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rapp throws an elbow but misses.
McFarlen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rapp is breathing heavily.
McFarlen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rapp blocks it with crossed arms.
McFarlen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapp backwards.
Nice body punch from McFarlen.
McFarlen lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McFarlen drops Rapp with a big knee straight up the middle! Rapp is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rapp is rocked!
Mitch Rapp's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McFarlen throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rapp is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dimitry McFarlen!
Dimitry McFarlen is the new heavyweight champion!
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