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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vance McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mamed Khalidovv is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vance McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khalidovv.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khalidovv is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
Khalidovv is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCarthy not doing much here.
McCarthy wants to take a breather but Khalidovv is having none of it.
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khalidovv sees it coming and defends easily.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Khalidovv defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovv tries to kick McCarthy off but McCarthy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalidovv scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khalidovv is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Khalidovv circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Khalidovv saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khalidovv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khalidovv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Khalidovv throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vance McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khalidovv stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Khalidovv.
Khalidovv throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Khalidovv throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Khalidovv misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCarthy checks a leg kick.
Khalidovv misses with a two punch combination.
Khalidovv looks gassed!
Khalidovv stuffs the takedown.
Khalidovv misses with a head kick.
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khalidovv looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Khalidovv tries to escape but McCarthy is in control.
McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khalidovv is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCarthy is controlling him well.
McCarthy wants to control but Khalidovv is keeping him busy.
McCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to work his way around to Khalidovv's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Khalidovv is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Khalidovv has given up his back. Will we see McCarthy going for some submissions?
McCarthy keeps control of the position easily here as Khalidovv tries to buck him off.
McCarthy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McCarthy is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Khalidovv is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vance McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ry Laf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Toretto!
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, Ry Laf!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toretto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toretto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toretto tries to free his leg and advance position but Laf is retaining full guard.
Laf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toretto is controlling him.
Toretto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toretto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toretto chips away with some ground and pound.
Laf trying to keep a closed guard but Toretto is proving a slippery customer.
Toretto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Toretto scores with a takedown into Laf's guard.
Toretto trying to control but Laf is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto lands a couple of digs.
Toretto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laf keeping moving, preventing Toretto from controlling successfully.
Laf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toretto.
Toretto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toretto trying to control but Laf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toretto thows a big elbow that misses.
Laf trying to keep a closed guard but Toretto is proving a slippery customer.
Laf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laf looks to land a body kick but Toretto moved away.
Laf tries a head kick but it misses.
Laf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laf tries to clinch up but Toretto circles away and keeps his distance.
Laf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toretto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laf's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laf looks gassed!
Toretto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto is controlling the pace.
Toretto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toretto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toretto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toretto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Toretto slips a nice elbow through Laf's hands, connecting with Laf's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toretto thows a huge punch but Laf dodges it nicely.
Toretto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toretto passes into side control, despite Laf's attempt to control the position.
Laf is not content to let Toretto control the position.
Laf takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Toretto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Toretto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laf tries to clinch up.
Laf wants to clinch up but Toretto keeps it at a distance.
Dominic Toretto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laf misses with a head kick.
Laf looks for the body kick but Toretto saw that one coming.
Laf throws a series of punches but Toretto moves out of range.
Laf scores with a head kick.
Toretto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toretto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toretto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Toretto is looking to take a break and control but Laf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Toretto seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto working the head and body with strikes.
Laf is breathing heavily.
Toretto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Toretto throwing shots but Laf is blocking nicely.
Toretto moves into full mount! Laf won't be happy about that!
Toretto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Laf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Toretto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Toretto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Toretto! That's really hurt Laf and he's turned his back - Toretto keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Toretto Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Toretto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. Dudley Dawson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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221 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls gets caught flat footed, as Dawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smalls holds on and takes a little breather.
Dawson stopping the sweep attempt from Smalls.
Smalls could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smalls trying to keep a closed guard but Dawson is proving a slippery customer.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls wants to get back to his feet but Dawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smalls throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smalls looking for a sweep. Not yet Smalls, not yet.
Smalls 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Smalls. Smalls gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dawson grinds an elbow into Smalls's temple.
Smalls manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dawson's best efforts.
Smalls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smalls is breathing heavily.
Smalls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.
Dawson tries to hold on but Smalls pushes him away.
Dawson is working to get back to half guard.
Smalls wants to take his opponent's back but Dawson doesn't allow it.
Dawson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dawson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dawson landing with the ground and pound.
Smalls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawson landing with the ground and pound.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson postures up in Smalls's guard and throws a big left but Smalls blocks it.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls looking for a sweep. Not yet Smalls, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smalls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dawson sprawls well initially but Smalls persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
Smalls not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smalls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Dawson is trying to control but can't.
Dawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smalls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smalls's back!
Dawson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dawson has Smalls flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dawson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smalls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls gets full guard.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smalls has wrist control.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smalls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smalls working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smalls is retaining full guard.
Smalls is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.
Smalls looking for a sweep. Not yet Smalls, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dudley Dawson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt
and Smalls counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smalls takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nigel Smalls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smalls escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smalls.
Dawson gets a clinch.
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Smalls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dawson is trying to defend but Smalls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smalls is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawson tries to roll over but Smalls keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Smalls has control of the leg.
Dawson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dawson tries to roll over but Smalls keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Smalls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smalls gets a takedown into half guard.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Smalls has control of the leg.
Smalls thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.
Smalls wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
Smalls stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smalls swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawson.
Dawson with a poor takedown
and Smalls counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawson, not yet.
Smalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smalls stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.
Smalls pushing down on Dawson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smalls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawson defends it well.
Dawson kicks Smalls off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls scores with a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Smalls wants to stand but Dawson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smalls stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Smalls 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!
Smalls throws a series of punches but Dawson avoids them all with ease.
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smalls wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawson trying to keep a closed guard but Smalls is proving a slippery customer.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Smalls tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smalls gets a clinch.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smalls shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smalls showed some decent athleticism there.
Smalls is working for a submission of some sort.
Smalls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is concentrating on defense, preventing Smalls from advancing position.
Smalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
Smalls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dawson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smalls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Smalls tries to pass.
Dawson trying to strike off his back.
Dawson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dawson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smalls?
Smalls is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Dawson.
Dawson is landing with some decent strikes but Smalls is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smalls tries to hold on but Dawson postures up.
Dawson lands a heavy elbow.
Dawson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Smalls turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dawson off and cradles Smalls's limp body as Dawson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dudley Dawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Lexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Lexington looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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196 lbs
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192 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lexington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lexington's guard.
Strong prevents Lexington from getting back to his feet.
Strong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lexington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Strong is pressing down on Lexington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strong is controlling Lexington's posture.
Strong throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong keeping full guard, as Lexington tries to pass.
Strong wants to sweep but no luck.
Strong controlling the position.
Lexington preventing the sweep.
Strong pulls Lexington in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Strong pulls Lexington in to control the position.
Lexington wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lexington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lexington is stalling in the full guard.
Lexington trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strong trying to keep a closed guard but Lexington is proving a slippery customer.
Strong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lexington is one step ahead there.
Strong looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong tries to clinch there but Lexington circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Lexington.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lexington but Lexington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lexington misses with a series of wild punches.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
Strong feints and as Lexington raises his hands in defense, Strong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strong content to stall in guard here.
Lexington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lexington keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong wants to get up but he can't break Lexington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lexington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong trying to control but Lexington is working from the bottom.
Lexington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lexington's head.
Strong is stalling in the full guard.
Lexington keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong postures up in Lexington's guard and throws a big left but Lexington blocks it.
Lexington working a defensive guard here.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lexington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lexington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong throwing strikes from guard but Lexington blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strong is looking to stand up but Lexington won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Lexington does no damage.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lexington did well to prevent Strong getting side control.
Strong is looking to advance position but Lexington won't allow it.
Lexington trying to control but Strong postures up.
Strong postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lexington to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lexington misses with a double jab.
Lexington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lexington sprawls well. Lexington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Timothy Lexington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Lexington.
Nice shot by Strong.
Lexington ducks right into an uppercut from Strong.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lexington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lexington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lexington lands a two punch combo.
Lexington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lexington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lexington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lexington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Lexington wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
Lexington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lexington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lexington tries to get out of the position.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lexington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lexington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lexington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Strong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lexington wants to hold on but Strong pushes him away.
Lexington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strong avoids the attempt from Lexington to control.
BOOM! Strong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strong raining down shots from the mount!
Strong unloading with bombs!
Strong looking to control but Lexington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lexington hang on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lexington can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Strong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Strong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Strong wants to control the pace but Lexington is squirming around nicely.
Strong thowing shots but they're missing.
Strong lands a heavy elbow.
Strong wants to control the pace but Lexington is squirming around nicely.
Strong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Strong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Timothy Lexington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lexington working to try and regain half guard.
Strong lands a big elbow.
Strong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Strong wants to control the pace but Lexington is squirming around nicely.
Lexington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Strong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strong won't let Lexington get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Strong trying to control but Lexington is having none of it.
Strong thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong lands a nice shot to the head.
Strong looking to control but Lexington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lexington is desperately trying to improve his position but Strong has a good base and remains in mount.
Strong scoring with strikes but Lexington is staying in there.
Strong lands a heavy elbow.
Strong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lexington tries to reverse the position but Strong maintains control.
Strong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Strong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Strong prevents Lexington from getting the reversal.
Strong cracks Lexington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lexington really wants to buck Strong off and get back to his feet.
Lexington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strong looking to finish Lexington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lexington!
Strong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Strong with the ground and pound from mount.
Strong throwing strikes here but Lexington is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Strong controlling from mount.
Lexington taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Strong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Davis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rick Johnson's chin.
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193 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Davis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Davis's head but Davis avoids it well.
Davis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Davis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Davis controlling the action here.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Davis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Davis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis looks gassed!
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Johnson cracks Davis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Davis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis regains half guard, as Johnson was trying to land strikes.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis misses with a double jab.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Rick Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson 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.
Davis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Davis controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Davis is in full control for now.
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
A jab lands there for Davis.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson is rocked!
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis lands with a right and another and another! Johnson is in big trouble! Davis lands again and this time it's lights out for Johnson! A quality knockout there for Davis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Davis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaius Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caesar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Caesar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caesar throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar lands with a light punch inside.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caesar working aggressively here.
Caesar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Caesar digs a right hand into Bryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryan's gas tank.
Caesar gets underhooks to prevent Bryan's takedown attempt.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caesar is looking to clinch.
Bryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar stalling.
Caesar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryans head.
Caesar manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar takes the fight into the clinch.
Caesar gets control of Bryan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caesar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Caesar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caesar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryan throws a strike but Caesar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bryan working a defensive guard here.
Caesar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan keeping full guard, as Caesar tries to pass.
Caesar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Caesar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryan is retaining full guard.
Bryan has his foot on Caesar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caesar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryan managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caesar is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is stalling in the full guard.
Caesar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
Bryan keeping full guard, as Caesar tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bryan wants to sweep here but Caesar controlling him for the moment.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caesar thows a body shot but no joy.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caesar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryan tries to clinch up but Caesar circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caesar is looking to clinch but Bryan is avoiding it.
Caesar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caesar leaves Bryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caesar wants to clinch up but Bryan keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Caesar 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.
Caesar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown but Caesar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caesar dodges the punch combination from Bryan.
Bryan throws a right hand that Caesar ducks under and follows up with a left that Caesar also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caesar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caesar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caesar moves into the clinch successfully.
Caesar slowing the pace effectively.
Caesar lands a body punch.
Bryan is trying to break free.
Bryan has Caesar pressed against the cage, preventing Caesar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caesar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryan or not.
Caesar breaks the clinch.
Caesar slips a jab from Bryan.
Bryan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryan tries to clinch
and Caesar counters by moving into the clinch.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caesar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryan controls his hands.
Caesar presses Bryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Bryan avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the cage.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryan managing to block the knees to the body from Caesar.
Bryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Caesar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Caesar tightens his grip and picks Bryan up, before dumping him to the ground. Bryan manages to land in guard.
Caesar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryan is retaining full guard.
Bryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caesar is looking to stand up but Bryan won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caesar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryan managing to control the position.
Caesar wanted to stand there but Bryan had control of the position.
Caesar preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bryan rushes Caesar and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Caesar.
Caesar digs a right hand underneath Bryan's ribcage. Bryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caesar is leaning against Bryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caesar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caesar.
Caesar lands a body shot.
Caesar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryan prevents it.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caesar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caesar prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caesar.
Bryan letting Caesar take a breather here.
Caesar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caesar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caesar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Caesar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Caesar moves into the clinch.
Caesar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caesar stalling against the cage.
Caesar missing with knees to the body.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Caesar won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryan managing to block the knees to the body from Caesar.
Bryan successfully pulls guard.
Caesar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bryan's guard.
Bryan is pulling down on Caesar's head. It's preventing any offense from Caesar, at least for the moment.
Caesar passes Bryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan wants to control but Caesar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryan is not content to let Caesar control the position.
Caesar passes into side control, despite Bryan's attempt to control the position.
Bryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caesar wants to stand but Bryan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caesar is looking to advance position but Bryan won't allow it.
Caesar slows the pace down in half guard.
Bryan is refusing to be controlled, as Caesar sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan trying to control but Caesar postures up.
Caesar wants to stand up but Bryan is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caesar wants to clinch
and Bryan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caesar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caesar keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Caesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kobe Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Caesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caesar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Caesar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between manny makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sehanine Moonbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). makunouchi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, sandstorm. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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20
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
165 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, manny makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sehanine Moonbow!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Moonbow there.
Moonbow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
makunouchi throws a series of punches but Moonbow moves out of range.
Moonbow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moonbow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moonbow lands with a hook. makunouchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from makunouchi misses.
A jab from Moonbow finds it's way through makunouchi's defenses.
It looks like manny makunouchi has been cut.
makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moonbow.
Moonbow tries to close the distance and clinch up but makunouchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Moonbow misses.
makunouchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moonbow rushes makunouchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on makunouchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moonbow manages to break the clinch.
makunouchi throws a right hand that Moonbow ducks under and follows up with a left that Moonbow also avoids with ease.
makunouchi has a takedown stuffed.
Moonbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but makunouchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moonbow.
makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moonbow.
Moonbow fails with the takedown.
makunouchi throws a right hand that Moonbow ducks under and follows up with a left that Moonbow also avoids with ease.
Moonbow is looking to land body kicks.
Moonbow slips a jab from makunouchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
makunouchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moonbow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
makunouchi prevents Moonbow from improving position.
Moonbow trying to control the position but makunouchi is working away.
Moonbow is working makunouchi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moonbow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
manny makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonbow misses with a low kick.
Moonbow forces makunouchi back against the cage and clinches.
Moonbow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as makunouchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moonbow doesn't seem phased though.
makunouchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moonbow throws a series of punches but makunouchi avoids them all with ease.
Moonbow shoots for a takedown but makunouchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
manny makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sehanine Moonbow.
Moonbow looks gassed!
makunouchi misses with a double jab
letting Moonbow counter with a right hand.
makunouchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
makunouchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moonbow on the side of the head.
Moonbow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but makunouchi manages to avoid it.
makunouchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Moonbow should have avoided that one.
Moonbow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moonbow tries to close the distance and clinch up but makunouchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moonbow is just out of range.
makunouchi staying out of range there.
makunouchi scores with a nice head shot.
Moonbow takes the fight into the clinch.
Moonbow goes for a takedown in the clinch but makunouchi prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moonbow tries to work over makunouchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
makunouchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Moonbow won't allow it.
makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but Moonbow is controlling him.
Moonbow has makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but Moonbow has the dominant position.
Moonbow prevents makunouchi from breaking the clinch.
Moonbow has makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but Moonbow has the dominant position.
Moonbow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Moonbow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Moonbow.
Moonbow tries for a takedown. No joy.
makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but Moonbow has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow has makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moonbow jumps into guard, dragging makunouchi to the mat.
Moonbow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from makunouchi.
makunouchi is looking to stand up but Moonbow won't let him.
makunouchi preventing the sweep.
Moonbow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
makunouchi tries to stand but Moonbow is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
makunouchi stalks Moonbow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moonbow's face. Moonbow staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - makunouchi scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. makunouchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
makunouchi has Moonbow up against the cage in a clinch.
Moonbow cracks makunouchi with a nice body shot.
makunouchi is trying to break free.
Moonbow breaks from the clinch.
makunouchi works over Moonbow's head and body with a nice combination.
makunouchi leaves Moonbow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
makunouchi throws a combination that misses
and Moonbow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from makunouchi does no damage.
Moonbow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moonbow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
makunouchi looks to land a combination but Moonbow avoids it well.
Moonbow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moonbow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moonbow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but makunouchi avoids it really well and circles away.
makunouchi looks to land a combination but Moonbow avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Moonbow misses its intended target.
Moonbow slips a jab and a cross from makunouchi.
Moonbow lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sehanine Moonbow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on manny makunouchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moonbow lands a glancing blow to the side of makunouchi's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonbow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moonbow closes the distance and clinches.
makunouchi taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
makunouchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moonbow prevents makunouchi from breaking the clinch.
Moonbow lands with a light punch inside.
Moonbow works on makunouchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Moonbow wants a takedown but no success here.
Moonbow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
makunouchi working hard to break the clinch.
Moonbow tries to work over makunouchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moonbow lands with a left to the head.
makunouchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
makunouchi breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
makunouchi dives in and grabs Moonbow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moonbow pushes down on makunouchi's head and hops out.
Moonbow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches makunouchi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on makunouchi's face as Moonbow controls the position.
Moonbow working the ground and pound from side control.
makunouchi is not content to let Moonbow control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonbow throws a strike aimed at the side of makunouchi's head but makunouchi avoids it well.
makunouchi stops Moonbow from passing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
makunouchi is not content to let Moonbow control the position.
makunouchi is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moonbow circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
makunouchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moonbow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
makunouchi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moonbow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as makunouchi backs up against the cage.
makunouchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moonbow throws a body punch but makunouchi moves out of range.
makunouchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moonbow has time to react.
Moonbow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Moonbow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moonbow throws a leg kick but makunouchi moved away.
makunouchi throws a combination that misses
and Moonbow counters with a nice double leg into side control. makunouchi won't be happy with that.
Moonbow is looking to take a break and control but makunouchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moonbow controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
makunouchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Moonbow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Moonbow controls the position from side control.
makunouchi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
makunouchi taking a bit of punishment here - Moonbow scoring with strikes.
makunouchi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moonbow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moonbow just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moonbow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moonbow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moonbow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear makunouchi down.
Moonbow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at makunouchi to see if he's OK.
Moonbow wants to control but makunouchi is keeping him busy.
Moonbow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
makunouchi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
makunouchi gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sehanine Moonbow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on manny makunouchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Moonbow slaps away a takedown attempt from makunouchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
makunouchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moonbow clinches up with makunouchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Moonbow prevents makunouchi from breaking the clinch.
Moonbow lands a left hand that snaps the head of makunouchi backwards.
Moonbow lands a body shot.
Moonbow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moonbow manages to end up in side control.
makunouchi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moonbow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
makunouchi wants to get back to his feet.
Moonbow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moonbow.
Moonbow is trying to keep makunouchi in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moonbow wants to sweep here but makunouchi controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonbow throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
makunouchi wants to get up but he can't break Moonbow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moonbow closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Moonbow scores with a nice short uppercut.
makunouchi can't break the clinch.
makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but Moonbow has the dominant position.
Moonbow has clasped his hands together around makunouchi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sehanine Moonbow has got the better of the ground game so far.
makunouchi is trying to get back to his feet.
Moonbow trying to control the position but makunouchi is working away.
Moonbow controls the position.
makunouchi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow wants to lay and pray for a moment but makunouchi keeps working.
Moonbow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moonbow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moonbow is keen to just control but makunouchi is a slippery customer.
makunouchi tries to get to full guard but Moonbow has control of the leg.
makunouchi is refusing to be controlled, as Moonbow sits in half guard.
manny makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from makunouchi.
makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Moonbow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Moonbow circles away.
Moonbow forces makunouchi back against the cage and clinches.
makunouchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moonbow has him pressed against the cage.
Moonbow is trying to drag makunouchi to the mat but makunouchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moonbow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but makunouchi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on makunouchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moonbow has makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Moonbow.
Moonbow pulls guard successfully.
Moonbow pushes makunouchi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
makunouchi dips to his left and cracks Moonbow with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow clinches up against the cage.
Moonbow is working makunouchi over against the cage.
makunouchi can't break the clinch.
Moonbow manages to pull guard.
makunouchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
makunouchi wants to stand but Moonbow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moonbow looking to hit a scissor sweep but makunouchi is one step ahead there.
makunouchi wants to stand but Moonbow is controlling his posture from full guard.
makunouchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sehanine Moonbow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moonbow is pulling down on makunouchi's head. It's preventing any offense from makunouchi, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sehanine Moonbow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moonbow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sehanine Moonbow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Bijanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bijanek has chosen Avenir Struga as his entrance music. Yuri Bijanek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Bijanek!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Bijanek scores with a nice strike.
Stanfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bijanek pinned against the cage. Bijanek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bijanek keeps the fight on the outside.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bijanek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown but Bijanek shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield has a takedown stuffed.
Bijanek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Bijanek sprawls well. He's pushed Stanfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Bijanek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bijanek misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bijanek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bijanek rushes Stanfield and presses him up against the cage.
Stanfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bijanek lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Marlo Stanfield has been cut.
Bijanek gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanfield is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Bijanek.
Bijanek is working for a submission of some sort.
Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek slips a nice elbow through Stanfield's hands, connecting with Stanfield's forehead.
Bijanek slips a nice elbow through Stanfield's hands, connecting with Stanfield's forehead.
Stanfield pushes Bijanek off looking to stand but Bijanek dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Bijanek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanfield is working hard here to advance position.
Bijanek is taking a breather. Stanfield 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.
Stanfield tries to get to full guard but Bijanek has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stanfield wants to get back to full guard.
Bijanek is taking a breather. Stanfield 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.
Stanfield looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bijanek pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bijanek looking to finish Stanfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stanfield!
Bijanek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bijanek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stanfield has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek dominating with strikes here.
Bijanek dominating with strikes here.
Stanfield is in a horrible position here. Bijanek smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stanfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Bijanek has a good base and remains in mount.
Bijanek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanfield is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Bijanek 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.
Stanfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bijanek blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bijanek's waist but Bijanek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanfield off to one side.
Bijanek blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bijanek as he avoids it easily.
Bijanek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bijanek but Bijanek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bijanek lands the left hand.
Bijanek lands a left and a right that send Stanfield crashing to the mat, dazed. Bijanek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Bijanek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bijanek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yuri Bijanek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bijanek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stanfield backs up against the cage.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bijanek has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bijanek scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Bijanek.
Bijanek prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bijanek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bijanek moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bijanek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Bijanek has picked Stanfield up - he's going for a ride! Bijanek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stanfield is trying to maintain the position but Bijanek is very close to passing his half guard.
Stanfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bijanek pulls his head out easily.
Bijanek is looking to advance position but Stanfield won't allow it.
Bijanek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stanfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bijanek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanfield working a defensive guard here.
Bijanek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stanfield keeping moving, preventing Bijanek from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bijanek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bijanek has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted.
Bijanek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bijanek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bijanek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bijanek passes Stanfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bijanek has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bijanek is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Bijanek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stanfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bijanek's waist but Bijanek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanfield off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bijanek.
Bijanek slips a jab from Stanfield.
Bijanek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bijanek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bijanek closes the distance and pushes Stanfield back into the cage.
Bijanek leaning against his opponent.
Bijanek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanfield tries to pull guard but Bijanek won't allow it.
Come on Bijanek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stanfield wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanfield letting Bijanek take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bijanek.
Bijanek lands with a light punch inside.
Bijanek stalling in the clinch.
Stanfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bijanek stops a takedown attempt from Stanfield.
Bijanek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuri Bijanek.
Stanfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bijanek tries to avoid it but Stanfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bijanek to the ground. Bijanek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Bijanek does it's job there.
Bijanek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bijanek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bijanek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stanfield. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stanfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bijanek.
Bijanek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bijanek rushes Stanfield and presses him up against the cage.
Stanfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bijanek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek slows down the pace here.
Stanfield wants a takedown.
Bijanek stalling the fight.
Stanfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Bijanek.
Stanfield is working for takedown but Bijanek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stanfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bijanek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bijanek stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bijanek.
A short right from Bijanek on the inside.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Bijanek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanfield jumps guard but Bijanek stands there with Stanfield around his waist. Stanfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bijanek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stanfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bijanek just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Bijanek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bijanek 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 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Bijanek!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alhassan Kwadwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alhassan Kwadwo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwadwo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nix just misses with a punch to the body.
Nix staying out of range there.
Nix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nix misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Nix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwadwo throws a body punch but Nix moves out of range.
Nix just misses with a punch to the body.
Nix misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwadwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwadwo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwadwo misses with a body shot.
Kwadwo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kwadwo misses the body punch
and Nix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwadwo checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwadwo misses with a hook to the body
so Nix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kwadwo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nix works over Kwadwo with some ground and pound from guard.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses.
Nix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kwadwo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nix.
Kwadwo is trying to control the position but Nix postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nix with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kwadwo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kwadwo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kwadwo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nix is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nix tries to bum rush Kwadwo with a series of wild strikes but Kwadwo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwadwo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kwadwo wants to control from the top but Nix keeps moving.
Nix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kwadwo is one step ahead there.
Nix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kwadwo controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kwadwo is fighting to break Nix's control of his arms but Nix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kwadwo.
Nix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nix has Kwadwo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kwadwo wants to pass the guard but Nix is keeping the position.
Kwadwo preventing the sweep.
Kwadwo trying to control but Nix is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nix throws a body punch but Kwadwo moves out of range.
Kwadwo moves away from the strike by Nix.
Kwadwo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwadwo is trying to get back to full guard.
Nix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kwadwo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kwadwo misses with a head kick.
Nix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwadwo.
Nix avoids the body shot from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwadwo throws a body punch but Nix moves out of range.
Alhassan Kwadwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwadwo is looking to slow Nix down with leg kicks.
Kwadwo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nix moves away.
Kwadwo tries to clinch there but Nix circles away.
Kwadwo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nix misses the body punch
and Kwadwo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nix won't be happy with that.
Kwadwo looking to control but instead Nix has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kwadwo is stalling here. Nix is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kwadwo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nix has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwadwo is looking for a sweep.
Kwadwo parries the strikes from Nix easily there. Nix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kwadwo to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwadwo is trying to control Nix's posture but Nix avoids it.
Kwadwo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kwadwo is trying to work for a sweep but Nix has mounted him!
Kwadwo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nix 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.
Nix landing shots from mount.
Nix has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kwadwo's face.
Kwadwo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix lands a big elbow - Kwadwo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kwadwo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jimmy Nix!
Jimmy Nix retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echo Echo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Echo Echo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Echo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Echo persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Echo shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Echo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Echo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Echo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Echo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Echo persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echo Echo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Echo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Echo fails with the takedown.
Echo looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Echo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Echo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Echo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones thuds a left hand into Echo's body.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Echo with an uppercut!
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Echo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Echo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jones as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Echo is left battered and dazed whilst Jones and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Jones!
Angus Jones is the new welterweight champion!
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