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Keith Hawks GP1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes into the arena with (Matallica) Ride the lightning blaring out of the sound system. Bernard Shamrock told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Brooks!
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, Bernard Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooks won't be happy with that.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Brooks manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Shamrock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brooks has his foot on Shamrock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shamrock works his way back into a safe position though.
Shamrock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shamrock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamrock defends it easily.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shamrock advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shamrock lands a nice short elbow.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks has hold of Shamrock's hands but Shamrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Shamrock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shamrock trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock working Brooks over with strikes.
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Brooks has hold of Shamrock's hands but Shamrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamrock drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Shamrock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock winds up and cracks Brooks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock winds up and cracks Brooks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamrock is looking to advance position but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Shamrock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shamrock uses his free foot to push down on Brooks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brooks.
Brooks is looking to get to half guard.
Shamrock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shamrock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shamrock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamrock landing punches.
Shamrock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brooks looks a forlorn figure.
Brooks is in a horrible position here. Shamrock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shamrock landing strikes from the mount and Brooks is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks is looking to improve his position but Shamrock isn't that keen on the idea.
Shamrock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooks is looking to escape.
Shamrock with shots to the head and body - Brooks looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brooks wants to clinch.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Brooks with a hook.
Brooks cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Shamrock counters with a takedown into side control.
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamrock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamrock working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Shamrock landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks taking a bit of punishment here - Shamrock scoring with strikes.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamrock lands a few punches from side control.
Brooks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Shamrock is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bernard Shamrock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooks tries to bench press Shamrock off him but Shamrock keeps the position.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shamrock lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brooks tries to bench press Shamrock off him but Shamrock keeps the position.
Shamrock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamrock lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Brooks is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Check out the look on Shamrock's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shamrock working the body and head with strikes.
Shamrock working the ground and pound from side control.
Shamrock is chipping away with strikes.
Brooks manages to get back to half guard.
Shamrock working Brooks over with strikes.
Shamrock working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shamrock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shamrock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shamrock is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shamrock is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Shamrock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks has hold of Shamrock's hands but Shamrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamrock working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shamrock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shamrock is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks is refusing to be controlled, as Shamrock sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Shamrock has control of the leg.
Shamrock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brooks taking some punishment here, with Shamrock in his half guard.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brooks is staying active underneath Shamrock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shamrock slips a nice elbow through Brooks's hands, connecting with Brooks's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shamrock lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shamrock counters with a single leg into guard. Brooks didn't expect that.
Shamrock distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shamrock distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shamrock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.
Brooks working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.
Shamrock chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brooks is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Shamrock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shamrock landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shamrock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Shamrock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brooks working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock chips away with some ground and pound.
Shamrock connects with a couple of short punches.
Bernard Shamrock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Shamrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jason Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bernard Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Brooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lane Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 8 second ride (Jake Owen). Lane Frost is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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269 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lane Frost!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Reynolds shoots in.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost cracks Reynolds with an uppercut from hell and Reynolds crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Frost's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Reynolds is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frost is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but Frost has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Reynolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frost is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Frost eventually gives up the hold.
Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reynolds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Reynolds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynolds tries to get out of the position.
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds has his foot on Frost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frost works his way back into a safe position though.
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frost looks gassed!
Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Frost off! Frost jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds has his foot on Frost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frost works his way back into a safe position though.
Reynolds trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Frost is defending well. Reynolds quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Frost has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reynolds celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PaPa Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PaPa Bear has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dwight Howard's chin.
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300 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, PaPa Bear!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bear if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howard. That's going to slow Bear down.
Bear throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Howard.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bear looks gassed!
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!
Howard misses with a looping left.
Bear throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Howard.
Bear takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like PaPa Bear has been cut.
Howard feints and then cracks Bear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bear down.
Howard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howard throws a front kick that sends Bear stumbling back into the cage.
Bear has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Howard.
Howard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bear. That did some damage!
Bear staying out of range there.
Howard scores with a head kick. Bear tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Howard.
Howard lands a big head kick that sends Bear tumbling to the mat! Howard takes a step backwards and waves Bear back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bear moves out of range of the strikes.
Dwight Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howard, right into the meat.
Howard connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Howard! Bear is out on his feet! Howard rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bear is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bear is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Howard!
After winning the bout, Dwight Howard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Romine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beast Mode . Jack Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Romine!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romine lands a body shot.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daniels back to the cage. Romine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romine cracks Daniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romine scores with a hook.
Romine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romine lands with a shot to the body.
Daniels tries to clinch but Romine is having none of it.
Romine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romine scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Romine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Romine blocks an elbow strike.
Romine avoids a wild elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Romine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romine cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Romine circles away.
Romine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels lands a head kick. Romine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daniels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romine swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Romine circles away.
Romine lands a right hook to the body.
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romine connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
Romine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daniels on the side of the head.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Romine pushes him off.
Romine connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Romine keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romine lands a nice shot that snaps Daniels's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Romine.
Daniels tries to clinch but Romine is having none of it.
Daniels moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Romine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romine avoids the elbow strike from Daniels, against the cage.
Romine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romine looks gassed!
Romine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romine.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Romine.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Romine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Romine fails to pull guard.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Romine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
Romine takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daniels throws an elbow but misses.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Romine avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daniels throws an elbow but misses.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Romine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romine tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Romine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Romine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daniels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Romine keeps it at a distance.
Daniels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romine if he has to take too many more of those.
Romine cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Romine circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels forces Romine back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romine tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Romine trying to control the position but instead, Daniels has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romine into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Daniels 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.
Daniels rushes Romine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Romine in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels lands an elbow inside that Romine shrugs off.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Romine's takedown attempt.
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Romine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daniels to keep the fight standing.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Romine.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Romine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romine is trying to pull guard but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Romine 's eye.
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
Romine dodges an elbow strike from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romine.
Romine is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Romine is breathing heavily.
Romine avoids a wild elbow strike from Daniels.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Romine in his tracks for a moment.
Romine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romine dodges an elbow strike from Daniels.
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Romine blocks an elbow strike.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romine blocks an elbow strike.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Romine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romine blocks an elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Romine's defenses.
Daniels prevents Romine from breaking the clinch.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Romine blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Romine in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Romine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romine backwards.
Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Romine won't want to take too many of those.
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Romine tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Romine looking to stall.
Romine dodges an elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romine dodges an elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Romine tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Romine drops back down to his feet.
Romine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romine avoids a wild elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romine is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Romine 's eye.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Romine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels 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. This is the final round!
Daniels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Romine circles away.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Romine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Romine circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Romine scores with a four punch combination!
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels tries to clinch but Romine is having none of it.
Romine lands a jab to the head.
Romine jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romine keeps the fight on the outside.
Romine misses with a wild combination.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romine lands a jab to the nose.
Romine lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Romine keeps it at a distance.
Romine swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Romine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romine 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.
Romine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Romine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a push kick but Romine slaps the foot to one side.
Romine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romine connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Romine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romine swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Romine moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Romine circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Romine.
Romine swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Romine. Beautiful body shot.
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romine, pushing him back against the cage.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Romine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romine working hard to break the clinch.
Romine avoids a wild elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daniels throws an elbow but misses.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Romine 's eye.
Romine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romine takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daniels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas Romine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels prevents Romine from breaking the clinch.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romine is defending well for now.
Romine jumps guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romine's efforts to push away.
Daniels avoids a wild elbow strike from Romine.
Romine blocks an elbow strike.
Romine takes an elbow to the temple.
Romine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Romine dodges an elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Romine is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
In his post fight interview, Jack Daniels gave a big smile as he said 'I would like to thank Keith Hawk for giving me this chance. Also I would like to thank Ceasar T. for the awesome gym that he runs in L.A.. Couldn'nt do this without you guys. As for the next guy I fight I would like to apologize for messin up yo' face!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Akari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lii comes to the cage accompanied by Legend of the Ocean . Dan Akari has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Lii's chin.
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186 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Lii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Akari!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lii throws a head kick but Akari moves out of range.
Lii misses with a head kick.
Lii throws a head kick but Akari moves out of range.
Lii moves into range and clinches up with Akari.
Lii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akari's face.
Lii landing knees to the head.
Lii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lii connects with a knee to the head.
Lii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lii landing knees to the head.
Akari is trying to pull guard but Lii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luke Lii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Akari.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lii.
Lii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akari's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Lii.
Lii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akari missing with knees to the body.
Lii lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lii landing knees to the head.
Akari wants to take the fight to the mat but Lii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akari jumps guard but Lii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lii with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lii lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Lii.
Lii is breathing heavily.
Lii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lii has him pressed against the cage.
Akari wants a takedown.
Lii misses with a knee strike.
Lii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lii after a bit of a struggle.
Lii misses with a knee strike.
Akari tries for a takedown but Lii manages to get underhooks.
Lii is pressed up against the cage. Akari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lii down to the mat. Lii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akari avoids the head kick by Lii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lii misses with an uppercut.
Akari drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Akari is trying to get an arm triangle but Lii is defending well.
Akari tries for a kimura but Lii is defending well.
Lii tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akari looking for a guillotine from mount but Lii is having none of it.
Akari has hold of Lii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lii wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akari has hold of Lii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Akari looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akari on the ground.
Akari working for a submission but Lii is keeping him at bay.
Akari fails to move to back control.
Lii is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Akari working for a submission but Lii is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lii wants to try and get back to his feet.
Akari looking to secure an arm triangle but Lii defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lii bucks up and throws Akari to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Akari tries to close the distance and clinch but Lii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akari wants to clinch.
Akari tries to clinch up but Lii circles away and keeps his distance.
Lii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luke Lii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lii slaps away a takedown attempt from Akari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lii rushes Akari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Akari dominated that round.
That's time! Lii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akari shoots in for a double leg but Lii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akari blocks a head kick by Lii.
Lii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lii throws a sloppy head kick and Akari moves out of range easily.
Lii lands with a hook. Akari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lii throws a sloppy head kick and Akari moves out of range easily.
Lii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akari, pushing him back against the cage.
Lii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akari's face.
Akari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lii misses with a knee to the head.
Lii lands an elbow that stopped Akari in his tracks for a moment.
Lii misses with a knee to the head.
Akari takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lii landing knees to the head.
Lii lands an elbow that stopped Akari in his tracks for a moment.
Akari tries to pull guard but Lii won't allow it.
Luke Lii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Akari.
Lii lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akari jumps guard but Lii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akari is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akari can't get the takedown.
Lii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akari is trying to drag Lii to the mat but Lii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akari fails to pull guard.
Lii stops a takedown attempt from Akari.
A knee to the head by Lii.
Lii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lii stuffs the takedown attempt from Akari. Akari gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akari avoids the head kick by Lii.
Lii slaps away a takedown attempt from Akari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akari blocks a head kick by Lii.
Lii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akari fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Lii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lii throws a head kick that misses.
Akari fails with a takedown attempt.
Akari misses with a takedown attempt - Lii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akari dives in and grabs Lii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lii pushes down on Akari's head and hops out.
Akari avoids the head kick by Lii.
Lii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akari wants to clinch up but Lii keeps it at a distance.
Lii stuffs the takedown.
Lii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akari misses with a takedown attempt - Lii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lii throws a head kick that misses.
Akari gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akari tries for a kimura but Lii is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lii is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akari asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lii tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Lii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lii throws a sloppy head kick and Akari moves out of range easily.
Akari doesn't manage to clinch there - Lii circles away.
Dan Akari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lii misses with a head kick.
Lii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luke Lii is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Lii.
Akari blocks a head kick by Lii.
A head kick by Lii misses
and Akari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akari.
Akari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lii is looking to stand up but Akari isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lii pushes Akari off and gets back to his feet.
Akari shoots in for a takedown but Lii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akari scores with a takedown into Lii's guard.
Akari drops back looking for a leg! Lii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lii manages to kick Akari off! Akari jumps back into Lii's guard.
Akari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lii is trying to buck Akari off.
Akari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Lii tries to escape but Akari is in control.
Akari is trying to get an arm triangle but Lii is defending well.
Akari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lii pushes Akari away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akari gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akari is trying to get an arm triangle but Lii is defending well.
Akari is trying to get an arm triangle but Lii is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lii, who protects the arm well.
Lii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Akari is controlling him well.
Akari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lii is pushing Akari's head away, looking to escape. Akari manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lii stops Akari from passing to mount.
Akari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Akari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akari 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Akari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dizzy Trechner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by I Love this Road (Emerson Drive). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emerson Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dizzy Trechner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trechner throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trechner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trechner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cain tries for a kimura but Trechner is defending well.
Trechner tries to escape but Cain is in control.
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trechner is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trechner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cain is working to tighten is grip on Trechner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Trechner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cain is really squeezing tight and eventually Trechner passes out! Cain breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emerson Cain!
Post fight, Emerson Cain stared into the camera and said 'I am going to get in a win streak and show you guys I aint no joke. I want to do this forever. Come see me if you have trouble sleeping.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Skourge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Gabba Gabba (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarvis Skourge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lu Gabba Gabba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skourge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Lu Gabba Gabba has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Skourge has knocked Gabba Gabba down with a huge combo! Skourge steps away and waves a wobbly Gabba Gabba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gabba Gabba is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skourge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabba Gabba.
Gabba Gabba is still on wobbly legs! Can Skourge finish him?
Gabba Gabba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gabba Gabba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabba Gabba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gabba Gabba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabba Gabba seems to have recovered his senses.
Gabba Gabba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabba Gabba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabba Gabba passes Skourge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gabba Gabba is looking for a kimura but Skourge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabba Gabba to get the leverage.
Gabba Gabba seems to be working for a kimura but Skourge defends the submission attempt.
Gabba Gabba is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabba Gabba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gabba Gabba wants to finish this one by submission but Skourge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabba Gabba.
Gabba Gabba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gabba Gabba moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Skourge has worked his arm free - good work by Skourge!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabba Gabba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skourge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skourge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabba Gabba on the ground.
Skourge tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gabba Gabba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gabba Gabba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skourge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gabba Gabba's guard! Nice work there by Skourge!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skourge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gabba Gabba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skourge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabba Gabba is trying to control the position but Skourge postures up.
Skourge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabba Gabba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabba Gabba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skourge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gabba Gabba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Skourge is defending well. Gabba Gabba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Skourge has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gabba Gabba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lu Gabba Gabba!
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