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Extreme fighting 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Blaszczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Blaszczyk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Washington. Blaszczyk shrugs it off though.
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washington controls the position.
Washington decides to stand back up. Washington steps back and let's Blaszczyk get back to his feet.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington scores with a one two! Blaszczyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Damian Blaszczyk has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaszczyk looks to land a combination. Washington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Washington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blaszczyk will feel that in the morning.
Washington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blaszczyk's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaszczyk wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington stands up and beckons Blaszczyk to join him on the feet.
Blaszczyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaszczyk fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaszczyk is defended easily by Washington.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Blaszczyk shoots in.
Brock Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Blaszczyk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington clinches.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blaszczyk is defending well for now.
Blaszczyk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Blaszczyk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blaszczyk!
Washington goes for an armbar but Blaszczyk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blaszczyk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaszczyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blaszczyk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blaszczyk stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blaszczyk wanted to stand there but Washington had control of the position.
Blaszczyk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blaszczyk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Blaszczyk has control of the leg.
Washington is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington is positioning himself well to prevent Blaszczyk advancing to mount.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Blaszczyk's cut.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaszczyk gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington trying to control but Blaszczyk is working from the bottom.
Washington won't allow Blaszczyk to sweep him here.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Blaszczyk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaszczyk wants to get up but he can't break Washington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blaszczyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brock Washington just wasn't active enough.
Washington pushes Blaszczyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington is stalling here.
Washington presses Blaszczyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington jumps guard but Blaszczyk stands there with Washington around his waist. Washington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington manages to pull guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Blaszczyk from controlling successfully.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Blaszczyk is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Damian Blaszczyk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blaszczyk uses from the top position.
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blaszczyk is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blaszczyk wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk wants to stand but Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.
Washington has control of Blaszczyk's left arm, preventing Blaszczyk from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Brock Washington wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Washington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blaszczyk on his heels. He'll look to pass Blaszczyk's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaszczyk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaszczyk keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Blaszczyk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blaszczyk misses with a takedown
and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blaszczyk's guard.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brock Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blaszczyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Brock Washington wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaszczyk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blaszczyk's guard.
Washington is pushing down on Blaszczyk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blaszczyk is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washington wants to advance to full mount but Blaszczyk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Blaszczyk wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaszczyk is trying to hold Washington in close to prevent damage but Washington has managed to pass into half guard.
Washington content to control rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaszczyk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk is trying to control but can't.
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. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Blaszczyk's temple.
Washington is taking a breather. Blaszczyk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Washington escapes and gets back to his feet.
Blaszczyk moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Blaszczyk closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Blaszczyk to the mat.
Blaszczyk trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington has Blaszczyk pulled in close to control his posture.
Washington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Washington tries to get out of the position.
Blaszczyk wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaszczyk stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Damian Blaszczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blaszczyk throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Washington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flash Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Akari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flash Elorde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Akari!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elorde throws a nice looking combination but Akari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akari takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Elorde misses.
Akari dodges the punch combination from Elorde.
No joy there for Elorde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elorde scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Dan Akari has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elorde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akari walks into a left hand.
Akari shoots in for a double leg but Elorde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elorde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akari on the side of the head.
Akari fails with a takedown attempt.
Akari fails with a takedown attempt.
Flash Elorde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Akari.
Akari misses with a takedown attempt - Elorde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elorde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akari fails with the takedown.
Elorde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flash Elorde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elorde lands a left and a right that send Akari crashing to the mat, dazed. Elorde thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Akari is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elorde plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Akari to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Akari just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Flash Elorde!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikai Arcisais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Hamilton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikai Arcisais's chin.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikai Arcisais!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcisais throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
Arcisais looks to land a combination but Hamilton avoids it well.
Arcisais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcisais throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Arcisais misses with a head kick.
Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamilton pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hamilton wants to sweep here but Arcisais controlling him for the moment.
Arcisais tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard.
Arcisais is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hamilton is pulling down on Arcisais's head to control his posture.
Arcisais thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamilton, not yet.
Arcisais thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arcisais drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hamilton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hamilton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hamilton!
Arcisais looks gassed!
Arcisais sneaks back into half guard.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton seems to be working for a kimura but Arcisais defends the submission attempt.
Arcisais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais wants to sweep but Hamilton has passed to side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamilton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arcisais is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hamilton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arcisais, who protects the arm well.
Arcisais is looking to reverse the position.
Arcisais takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arcisais sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton seems to be working for a kimura but Arcisais defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcisais won't allow Hamilton to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamilton pulls his head out easily.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Arcisais wants to get back to full guard.
Hamilton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arcisais takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hamilton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Arcisais can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arcisais sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamilton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hamilton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arcisais is surviving well by controlling Hamilton's body position as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcisais is looking to improve his position but Hamilton isn't that keen on the idea.
Hamilton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arcisais manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arcisais is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arcisais is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arcisais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Arcisais.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses
and Hamilton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamilton.
Hamilton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton is looking for a kimura but Arcisais is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamilton to get the leverage.
Hamilton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arcisais is just riding it out for now. Hamilton eventually gives up the hold.
Hamilton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton is looking for a kimura here.
Arcisais is in trouble now - Hamilton has advanced to mount!
Hamilton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arcisais is looking to get to half guard.
Hamilton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arcisais is looking to improve his position but Hamilton isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hamilton looking to secure an arm triangle but Arcisais defends it well.
Hamilton throws some wild stikes that Arcisais manages to avoid easily.
Arcisais slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arcisais looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton is working for a kimura but Arcisais is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamilton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais looking for submissions off his back.
Hamilton is looking to advance position but Arcisais won't allow it.
Hamilton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arcisais is working to get back to half guard.
Arcisais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arcisais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton controlling the action here.
Arcisais actively working from the bottom here.
Arcisais looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hamilton pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hamilton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hamilton looking to control but Arcisais is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamilton working Arcisais over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arcisais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hamilton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton dominated that second round.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Arcisais.
Arcisais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcisais throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hamilton.
Arcisais swinging wildly here.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton slips a jab and a cross from Arcisais.
Hamilton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arcisais sprawls well initially but Hamilton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hamilton works his way into side control.
Hamilton lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hamilton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arcisais has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hamilton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcisais is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hamilton moves into full mount! Arcisais won't be happy about that!
Hamilton has control of Arcisais's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arcisais regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arcisais can't escape the position.
Arcisais regains half guard.
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arcisais has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hamilton. Oh but Arcisais has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hamilton goes limp - he's gone! Arcisais jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikai Arcisais!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Anjos.
Henderson lands a nice uppercut.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjos backwards.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjos up against the cage.
Henderson lands a right hand.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Anjos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Anjos has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anjos looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Anjos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Henderson is tapping! Great win for Anjos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Anjos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maelo Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maelo Paulo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maelo Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo fails with a takedown attempt.
Paulo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Paulo circles away.
Paulo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paulo seems to be working for a kimura but Melendez defends the submission attempt.
Paulo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paulo seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melendez sees it coming and defends easily.
Melendez is trying to stand up here but Paulo is controlling him well.
Paulo is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Paulo seems to be working for a kimura but Melendez defends the submission attempt.
Paulo is trying to work for a kimura but Melendez is defending well.
Melendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melendez tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melendez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paulo is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paulo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Melendez defend it? Paulo steps over the head and cranks it - Melendez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Paulo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maelo Paulo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Spivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by I Love this Road (Emerson Drive). Spivey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Song 2. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jonathan Spivey was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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209 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emerson Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Spivey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spivey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spivey wants it to stay on the feet.
Spivey throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Cain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Spivey to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Emerson Cain has been cut.
Spivey takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Spivey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Spivey finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spivey. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spivey closes the distance and pushes Cain back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spivey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emerson Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Spivey.
Spivey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Spivey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cain.
Cain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spivey.
Cain wants a takedown.
Spivey works on Cain's body with a couple of short punches.
Spivey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spivey is stalling here.
Spivey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spivey breaks the clinch.
Spivey moves into range and clinches up with Cain.
Spivey lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spivey lands a shoulder strike.
Cain is rocked!
Spivey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls for Spivey to work.
Spivey dips a shoulder and cracks Cain with a mighty uppercut! Cain falls back against the cage and Spivey unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cain is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Spivey screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Spivey!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Spivey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Sobchak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Sobchak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Sobchak's head back.
Black scores with a decent looking hook.
Sobchak throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Sobchak tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black avoids the head kick by Sobchak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobchak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black batters Sobchak with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sobchak is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Black lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sobchak to the mat with a gruesome thud! Black is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lou Black!
Lou Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hero's choice of entrance music: No shelter - Rage against the machine. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Hall lands but Hero takes it in his stride.
Hero slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Hall throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hero is defended easily by Hall.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall throws a leg kick but Hero moved away.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Hero off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hero's head.
Hall cracks Hero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall lands a head kick. Hero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Hero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hero throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hero.
Hero connects with a crisp jab.
Hero gets a clinch.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
Hall is working Hero over against the cage.
Hall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hero's face.
Hero is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hero looks gassed!
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Hero.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hero scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Hero stumbling back into the cage.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hero. That did some damage!
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Michael Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hall counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Hero blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hero scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
Hero blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall cracks Hero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hero is trying to break free.
Hero breaks the clinch.
Hall throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hall.
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Hero on that attempt.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall stalling the fight.
Hero tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall forces Hero back against the cage and clinches.
Hero breaks the clinch.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Hero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Hero.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hero.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall cracks Hero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hero walks into a jab.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Hall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Michael Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Hero.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hero's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall blocks a head kick by Hero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hero back to the cage. Hall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hero lands a jab-cross combination.
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Hero lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Hero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Hero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hall with a jab.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hall tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Hero connects with the punch.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall throws a right and a left that Hero avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Hero moves his leg out of the way.
Hero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hero off to one side.
Michael Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Hero.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hero has time to react.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero scores a takedown into full mount!
Hall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hero.
Hero wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hero is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Michael Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
Hall throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hero!
Hero shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Hero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christopher Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero walks into a jab.
Hall scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one.
Hero clinches with his opponent.
Hall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Hero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hero. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Hall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Hall!
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