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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Fan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Coolpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coolpunch has chosen Man From Manila by Francis Magalona as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jun Fan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Coolpunch!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolpunch scores a takedown into full mount!
Fan is squirming around, avoiding Coolpunch's attempts to control the action.
Fan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coolpunch is working for a kimura but Fan is defending it quite comfortably.
Fan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fan wants to improve his position but Coolpunch is controlling well.
Fan gets full guard.
Coolpunch wants to control from the top but Fan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolpunch drops back looking for a leg! Fan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fan manages to kick Coolpunch off! Coolpunch jumps back into Fan's guard.
Coolpunch throwing strikes from guard but Fan blocks nicely.
Fan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coolpunch content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fan has locked up a guillotine! Fan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Coolpunch is holding on here and Fan must be using up a lot of energy. Coolpunch has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jun Fan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pizzazz Longez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longez fails with a takedown attempt.
Average looks to land a body kick but Longez moved away.
Longez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average misses with a hook to the body
and Longez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Average tries a low kick but Longez avoids it.
Average rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longez.
Longez throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Average swings for the body but Longez moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Longez. Those never looked like landing.
Average fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longez manages to avoid it.
Average throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longez tries to clinch but Average is having none of it.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average cracks Longez with a good jab.
Average fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Average is looking to wear down Longez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Longez sizes up Average with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Longez misses the jab.
Longez dips to his left and cracks Average with an uppercut!
Longez moves out of range of the body kick.
Longez throws a right hand that misses
and Average counters with a nice body shot.
Average getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Average shoots in and bounces Longez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Longez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez is looking to sweep but instead, Average has passed into half guard.
Longez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Average. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Average is keen to just control but Longez is a slippery customer.
Longez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Average.
Average trying to control the action but Longez is working from the bottom.
Average throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longez is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Longez is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average trying to control from Longez's half guard. Longez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Average throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Average with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longez keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average postures up in Longez's guard and throws a big left but Longez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Longez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Average manages to get himself to full guard.
Longez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longez stopping the sweep attempt from Average.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average pulls Longez in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
That's time! Average's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Average doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Longez misses its intended target.
Longez throws a hook but Average blocks it.
Longez misses with a kick to the body
and Average cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Average tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Longez is able to avoid easily.
Average scores with a jab to the body.
Longez walks into a left hand.
Longez slips a jab and a cross from Average.
Average misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longez.
A right-left combo lands from Longez.
It looks like Joe Average has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average tries to close the distance and clinch but Longez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Longez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Average decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Longez's guard.
Longez keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average throws a strike but Longez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Average preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Longez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longez wants to stand and escape but instead Average has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Average postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez has momentary wrist control but Average slips an elbow through the middle.
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longez wants to control the position but Average says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Average is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Average seems content to control.
Average missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Average trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average throws a strike but Longez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Longez trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Average loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longez wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Longez keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez wants to stand but Average is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Average.
Average fails to land the takedown.
Longez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Average defends it nicely.
Longez throws a jab but it's blocked by Average.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Longez throws a series of punches but Average moves out of range.
Longez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Average walks into a straight right hand from Longez.
Average changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longez fails with a takedown attempt.
Longez looks to score with a jab to the body but Average is just out of range.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Average shoots in for a takedown but Longez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Average dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longez. That did some damage!
Average misses with a straight left.
Longez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Average misses the shot to the body.
Average misses the shot to the body.
Longez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Average.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez keeps the fight on the outside.
Average throws a body punch but Longez moves out of range.
Longez misses with a right hand
and Average counters with a good low kick that Longez was not able to check.
Longez is looking to clinch.
Longez looks for the body kick but Average saw that one coming.
Average shoots in and drives through. Longez sprawls well.
Average throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Longez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Average.
The crowd cheers as Longez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Average doesn't seem phased though.
Longez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Average moves away from the strike by Longez.
Longez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Average but Average pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Longez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez throws a series of punches but Average avoids them all with ease.
Longez cracks Average with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longez tries to close the distance and clinch but Average swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Average coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Average finds it's way round the side to connect with Longez's head.
Average changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Longez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Average.
Average tries to score with some ground and pound. Longez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Average cracks Longez with a big elbow.
Longez parries the strikes from Average easily there. Average is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Longez to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average in side control, throwing shots but Longez defends.
Longez wants to control but Average postures up.
Average misses with the ground and pound.
Longez wants to control but Average postures up.
Joe Average is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Average in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Average takes a little break here. Longez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Longez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Average easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Average sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pizzazz Longez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes to the cage accompanied by .... There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Hansen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corbett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Corbett trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Corbett stands and throws Hansen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corbett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Corbett in side control, throwing shots but Hansen defends.
A lull in the action here.
Hansen is not content to let Corbett control the position.
Corbett 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.
Corbett in side control, throwing shots but Hansen defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corbett.
The ground and pound from Corbett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Corbett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Corbett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hansen's legs.
Hansen is being controlled here.
Corbett lands a few punches from side control.
Hansen is looking for a sweep.
Corbett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hansen is letting Corbett control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett tries to advance to mount but Hansen denies him.
Hansen is looking to reverse the position.
Corbett tries to advance to mount but Hansen denies him.
Corbett throws a strike aimed at the side of Hansen's head but Hansen avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hansen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Corbett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hansen is looking to regain half guard here but Corbett keeps moving and retains side control.
Corbett wants to control but Hansen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hansen!
Corbett 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.
Corbett controlling the pace for now.
Corbett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corbett raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Hansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hansen is squirming around, avoiding Corbett's attempts to control the action.
Hansen is trying desperately to improve position.
Corbett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Corbett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corbett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hansen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Corbett's guard.
Corbett wants to sweep but no luck.
Corbett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hansen rolls with it to try and escape but Corbett cranks on the arm and Hansen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Corbett!
Nathan Corbett opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butt Piracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piracy has chosen I Like Big Butts as his entrance music. Butt Piracy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Herculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butt Piracy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piracy wants to clinch
letting Herculus counter with a right hand.
It looks like Butt Piracy has been cut.
Piracy is looking to clinch but Herculus is avoiding it.
Piracy moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Piracy fails to land.
Piracy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Piracy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piracy prevents Herculus from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Piracy.
A head punch on the inside from Piracy fails to land.
Piracy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piracy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Piracy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herculus misses with a punch on the inside.
Herculus wants to break free but Piracy has control.
Herculus gets through Piracy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piracy misses with a body punch.
Piracy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Piracy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piracy has a couple of punches blocked by Herculus.
Piracy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piracy with a knee to the head.
It looks like Laz Herculus has been cut.
Piracy lands a right hand.
Herculus is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculus.
Oh Herculus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herculus has had enough of the clinch but Piracy keeps him there for the moment.
Piracy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Herculus's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piracy creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Herculus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Herculus drops to his knees and Piracy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butt Piracy!
Butt Piracy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Castle's choice of entrance music: In Time. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castle throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Castle tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Castle lands an uppercut.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castle dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Castle lands with a short shot to the head.
Castle jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Castle's legs - danger averted.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Castle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Castle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Castle slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Castle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Castle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castle wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castle avoid being mounted?
Castle tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Castle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castle thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson pushes Castle off looking to stand but Castle dives back in and keeps control.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Anderson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castle needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castle.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Castle throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Castle against the cage.
Castle is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Castle takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson avoiding damage as Castle throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Castle throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Castle.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castle avoids it.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Castle has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to stall but Castle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Castle gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Castle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castle looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Castle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Castle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Castle manages to end up in side control.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Castle wants to advance to full mount but Anderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is controlling Castle's posture.
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Castle to get to half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Castle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castle manages to get himself to full guard.
Castle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Castle ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Castle throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut lands for Castle. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Castle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab. Castle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castle is rocked!
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Castle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Castle back into the cage.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castle.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Castle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castle blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castle misses with a body punch.
Anderson is pushing Castle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castle seems to have recovered his senses.
Sam Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
A short left from Anderson.
Castle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson jerks Castle's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Castle drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Anderson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Anderson because Castle was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sam Anderson!
Our winner, Sam Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herzog.
A jab from Mak misses.
Herzog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mak.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Mak circles away easily
and Mak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herzog's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mak preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog controls Mak momentarily but Mak frees himself.
Mak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mak working some strikes from top position.
Herzog manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Herzog scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mak?
Mak gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak gets full guard.
Mak looking for a guillotine here but Herzog defends easily.
Herzog throws a big right hand that misses.
Mak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herzog landing some decent shots from guard.
Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Mak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herzog throws a big right hand that misses.
Herzog preventing the sweep.
Herzog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mak working a defensive guard but Herzog passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mak actively working from the bottom here.
Mak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herzog.
Mak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Herzog working over Mak with some ground and pound. Mak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herzog slips a nice elbow through Mak's hands, connecting with Mak's forehead.
Mak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Herzog slips a nice elbow through Mak's hands, connecting with Mak's forehead.
Herzog is nestled in close to Mak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mak taking some punishment here, with Herzog in his half guard.
Mak is rocked!
Herzog winds up and cracks Mak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Mak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Herzog has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mak defend it? Herzog steps over the head and cranks it - Mak is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Herzog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Herzog!
Viktor Herzog is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds's entrance music is Can't take the sky from me. A fine choice. Mal Reynolds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to LaVern Shirley's chin.
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160 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaVern Shirley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Shirley sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Reynolds misses
and Shirley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shirley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds shoots in and bounces Shirley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shirley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reynolds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shirley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reynolds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shirley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shirley is looking to improve his position.
Shirley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reynolds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reynolds's back!
Shirley looking for the choke from the back.
Shirley scores with punches to the body.
Reynolds trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shirley punches the canvas rather than the man.
Shirley has the hooks in. Reynolds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shirley looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shirley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shirley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reynolds is looking to escape.
Shirley lands a big shot there that rocks Reynolds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reynolds wants to control but Shirley is having none of it.
Reynolds is in a horrible position here. Shirley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shirley throws some wild stikes that Reynolds manages to avoid easily.
Shirley with good strikes from the mount here!
Shirley lands a heavy elbow.
Shirley unloading with bombs!
Reynolds is rocked!
Shirley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reynolds is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reynolds is looking to escape.
Shirley throws some wild stikes that Reynolds manages to avoid easily.
Shirley breaks from Reynolds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reynolds wants to hold on but Shirley pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shirley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Reynolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shirley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shirley controlling his opponent.
Shirley working the ground and pound effectively.
Reynolds tries to hold on but Shirley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reynolds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shirley drops a big elbow. That's hurt Reynolds! More shots from Shirley and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaVern Shirley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes to the cage accompanied by EYELID - REGENERATE. 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 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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key misses with a body kick.
Belkofer blocks a head kick by Key.
Belkofer misses with an uppercut. Key saw that one coming.
Belkofer throws a chopping leg kick but Key manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Key takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belkofer blocks a head kick by Key.
Belkofer lands a leg kick that knocks Key off balance momentarily.
Belkofer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Key.
A punch combination from Belkofer misses.
Key scores with a nice body kick.
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Key coming out on top.
Key getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Key.
Belkofer with a hook.
Key has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Key feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belkofer's calf.
Key scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer wants to slow Key down by chopping away at his legs.
Key fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belkofer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Key takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Key thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belkofer if he has to take too many more of those.
Belkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belkofer looks gassed!
Key dips to his left and cracks Belkofer with an uppercut!
Key explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Key!
Key scores with a kick to the midsection.
Key lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Key has managed to clinch.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Key moves into the clinch.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Belkofer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key blocks a head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Key.
Key takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Key comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belkofer moves out of range of the body kick.
Key lands a leg kick that knocks Belkofer off balance momentarily.
Key lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Key throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Key scoring well with a low kick there.
Key scores with a kick to the midsection.
Key throws a leg kick which misses Belkofer's front leg but catches the back leg as Belkofer tries to avoid it.
Key darts in and clinches Belkofer up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Belkofer circles away.
Key lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belkofer's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Key.
Key throws a head kick that Belkofer semi-blocks.
Belkofer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Key. Key circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Key.
Belkofer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Belkofer.
Belkofer punishes Key's body with a nice straight punch.
Belkofer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Key.
Key lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key clinches.
Key misses with a body punch.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key is working Belkofer over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Belkofer is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belkofer wants to break free but Key has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Belkofer controls his hands.
Key lands an elbow inside that Belkofer shrugs off.
Belkofer cracks Key with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key digs a right hand underneath Belkofer's ribcage. Belkofer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belkofer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key lands a right hand.
Key prevents a body shot from Belkofer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belkofer.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belkofers head.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belkofer throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Key.
Key scoring well with a low kick there.
David Belkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belkofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Key blocks a head kick by Belkofer.
Nice body kick from Key.
Belkofer tries to keep at a distance but Key has taken the fight into the clinch.
Key is leaning against Belkofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Key.
Key manages to break the clinch.
Belkofer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Key lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belkofer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Key buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Key throws a sloppy head kick and Belkofer moves out of range easily.
Key throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Key.
Belkofer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key tries to clinch there but Belkofer circles away.
Key connects with a leg kick. Belkofer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Key is looking to land body kicks.
Key with a body punch. A glancing blow.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Belkofer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Key - the referee stops the clock and Belkofer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Key. Belkofer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Belkofer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Belkofer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belkofer is rocked!
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Key.
Belkofer is still on wobbly legs! Can Key finish him?
Key throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Belkofer seems to have recovered his senses.
Key dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belkofer. That did some damage!
Key thumps Belkofer with a low kick.
Key lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Key.
Key is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belkofer can do to turn this around?
Key comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Key lands a big head kick that sends Belkofer tumbling to the mat! Key takes a step backwards and waves Belkofer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Key fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Key.
Key throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Key.
Key thuds his shin into the meat of Belkofer's side.
Key connects with a right hand. Belkofer shakes it off.
Key tries to clinch up but Belkofer circles away and keeps his distance.
Belkofer misses with a low kick as Key jumps back.
Key throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Belkofer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belkofer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Key.
A solid body kick from Key.
Key throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Key dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belkofer. That did some damage!
Key feints and then cracks Belkofer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belkofer down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Key rushes Belkofer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belkofer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Key.
Belkofer can't get the takedown.
Belkofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Key lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Key.
Belkofer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belkofer gets tackled into the cage by Key. Key maintains the clinch.
Key lands with a light punch inside.
Key pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key slips a straight right by Belkofer.
Key throws a wild body kick that Belkofer sees coming a mile off.
Belkofer moves out of range of the body kick from Key.
Belkofer works Key's body with a nice hook.
Key rushes Belkofer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belkofer.
Belkofer has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Belkofer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belkofer wants to stall.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Key.
Belkofer misses with a low kick as Key jumps back.
Key throws a sloppy head kick and Belkofer moves out of range easily.
Key gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Key cracks Belkofer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Key blocks a head kick by Belkofer.
Nice defenses there by Key.
Key turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Key lands a leg kick that knocks Belkofer off balance momentarily.
Belkofer misses with a double jab.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belkofer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Key, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Key.
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belkofer blocks the body kick.
Belkofer misses with a straight right.
That kick from Key tenderised Belkofer's leg. Belkofer is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key lands a head kick. Belkofer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belkofer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Key throws a head kick that Belkofer semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key closes the distance and pushes Belkofer back into the cage.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Belkofer misses with a body punch.
Belkofer manages to break the clinch.
Belkofer stuns Key with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Don Key is winning the standup battle so far.
Key lands a leg kick that knocks Belkofer off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Key!
Belkofer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belkofer throws a sloppy head kick and Key moves out of range easily.
Key lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Key fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belkofer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Key!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belkofer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Key delivers a nice body kick.
Key lands with a kick to the temple. Belkofer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to clinch up.
Belkofer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Key gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Key misses with a body punch.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belkofer's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belkofer throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Key.
Key tries to land knees in the clinch but Belkofer avoids the damage to the body.
Key throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Belkofer fails to land.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
Belkofer struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
Belkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Key just misses with a punch to the body.
Belkofer lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer misses with a body shot.
Key slips under a jab.
Belkofer dives in and grabs Key's left leg, looking for a takedown. Key pushes down on Belkofer's head and hops out.
Belkofer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belkofer swats away the attempt to clinch by Key.
Belkofer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Key tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Key slams his shin into Belkofer's torso.
Belkofer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Belkofer.
Key swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Key fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belkofer.
Good exchange - Key coming out on top.
Key checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belkofer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Key throws a leg kick which misses Belkofer's front leg but catches the back leg as Belkofer tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belkofer throws a solid leg kick but Key takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belkofer.
Belkofer looks to land a combination but Key avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Key, right into the meat.
Key tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Key. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Key.
Key throws a push kick but Belkofer slaps the foot to one side.
Key lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Belkofer lands but Key takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key throws a body kick that misses.
Key tries a head kick but it misses.
Belkofer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Key moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belkofer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belkofer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Key scores with a push kick.
Belkofer tries to keep at a distance but Key has taken the fight into the clinch.
Key blocking some punches.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belkofer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belkofer throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belkofer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Don Key has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belkofer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body shot.
Key scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Key crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belkofer - the referee stops the clock and Key gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belkofer. Key manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Key clinches.
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belkofer tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
Key blocks an elbow strike from Belkofer.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Belkofer.
Belkofer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key lands a right hand.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer misses with a punch on the inside.
Belkofer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key keeps control of Belkofer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belkofer backwards.
Key has Belkofer pressed against the cage, preventing Belkofer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belkofer is trying to break the clinch but Key is controlling him.
Key lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Belkofer wants to break free but Key has control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
Key blocking some punches.
Belkofer takes a shot to the head.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belkofer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Belkofer takes a shot to the head.
Belkofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Key breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Key throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Key's calf.
Belkofer tries to land a leg kick but Key saw it coming and moves away.
Belkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belkofer throws out a leg kick but Key moves out of range and Belkofer only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Key.
Good standup being displayed there by Key as he connects with a hook.
Key displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belkofer throws out the jab.
Belkofer misses with a hook
and Key connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Key looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Key scores with a push kick.
Belkofer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Key.
Key misses with a double jab.
Belkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Belkofer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Key.
Key has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belkofer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Belkofer misses.
Belkofer misses the jab.
Belkofer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belkofer needs to keep his hands up - Key had a free shot at his head there.
Belkofer moves out of range of the body kick from Key.
Key scores with a sloppy right hand. Belkofer should have avoided that one.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Key moves out of range.
Belkofer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Key sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belkofer somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Key counters with a straight right hand.
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belkofer is looking to chop away at Key's legs.
Key scores with a head kick. Belkofer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key had his way with David Belkofer in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Belkofer takes a swing at Key's ribcage but misses.
Key tries to clinch but Belkofer moves out of range.
Belkofer checks a leg kick.
Key takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Belkofer misses.
Belkofer missing with a left hand there. Key was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Belkofer circles away.
Belkofer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Key's hands.
Key lands a right hook to the body.
Key throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belkofer's head.
Belkofer throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Belkofer is predictable there
and Key counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Key, right into the meat.
Belkofer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Key. Key circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belkofer cracks Key with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Key chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belkofer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key throws the kick towards the body but Belkofer avoids it.
Belkofer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belkofer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Key scores with a kick to the body.
Key throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Belkofer fails to land.
Key blocks a body shot from Belkofer.
Belkofer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Key lands with a left to the head.
Key misses with a body punch.
Key lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Key makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belkofer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key blocking some punches.
David Belkofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Key is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belkofer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Key scores with a head kick. Belkofer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belkofer throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Key.
Belkofer throws a right hand that misses
and Key counters with a solid body kick.
Belkofer looks to throw the jab but Key is out of range.
Key uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belkofer.
Key lands a leg kick that knocks Belkofer off balance momentarily.
Key uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belkofer has time to react.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer misses with the combination.
Key punishes Belkofer's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key cracks a nice hook into Belkofer's ribs.
Key clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belkofer.
Key working aggressively here.
Key on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Key lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Key blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Belkofer can't break the clinch.
Key lands a nice elbow.
Belkofer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Belkofer is trying to break the clinch but Key is controlling him.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Belkofer back against the cage.
Belkofer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Key.
Belkofer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belkofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Key blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Belkofer misses with a knee to the head.
Belkofer misses with a body punch.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Key leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belkofer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key prevents Belkofer from breaking the clinch.
Belkofer working aggressively here.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key prevents a body shot from Belkofer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Key showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Key has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Key!
Don Key retains his welterweight title!
Don Key made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara comes to the cage accompanied by Illuminati. Jet Pan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Pan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan looks to land a left hand but Akamara moved out of range nicely.
Akamara throws a lazy right hand but Pan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Pan is just out of range.
Pan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akamara.
Pan lands a nice looking body kick.
Pan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akamara manages to avoid it.
Pan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akamara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pan.
Akamara avoiding damage as Pan throws knees to the body.
Pan lands an uppercut.
Akamara takes a shot to the head.
Akamara is rocked!
Pan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Akamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Akamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akamara can't break the clinch.
Pan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Akamara to his knees! Pan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Pan!
Jet Pan is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jet Pan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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