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XFC - 7 Megani vs Anderson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jessie Elliot!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elliot tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and Elliot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elliot prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
Elliot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elliot trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Elliot is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot passes to full mount!
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Elliot's attempts to control the action.
Hernandez is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elliot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Elliot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Elliot controlling from mount.
Elliot avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Elliot maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Elliot avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elliot punching from mount but Hernandez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Elliot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hernandez hang on?
Elliot looking to control but Hernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elliot unloads with some shots from mount but Hernandez bucks and avoids them well.
Elliot is landing with some decent strikes but Hernandez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elliot unloads with some shots from mount but Hernandez bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Elliot thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hernandez tries to hold on but Elliot pushes him away.
Elliot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Elliot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliot throwing strikes here but Hernandez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Elliot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Elliot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elliot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Elliot is out of range.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Elliot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Elliot's belly button to the back.
Jessie Elliot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elliot misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Elliot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elliot feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Elliot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Elliot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Elliot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Elliot controlling the position.
Elliot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Elliot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jessie Elliot was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Elliot shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elliot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elliot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elliot.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Elliot throws a big shot that misses.
Elliot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elliot.
Elliot scores with a jab. Hernandez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernandez swings for the body but Elliot moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elliot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larry Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Elliot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Elliot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elliot tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elliot shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Larry Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Elliot.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Elliot's shoulder, as Elliot tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elliot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elliot is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Elliot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hernandez's guard.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elliot looking to pass the guard.
Elliot looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Elliot had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliot manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Elliot cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Elliot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Elliot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Elliot is just out of range.
Elliot ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez leaves Elliot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Elliot.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Elliot throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Elliot's shoulder, as Elliot tries to avoid the shot.
Elliot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Elliot's ribs.
Elliot gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is controlling Elliot's trapped leg to prevent Elliot from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot content to control rather than advance.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Elliot tries to stand and escape but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez trying to control here.
Larry Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Larry Hernandez.
Elliot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Elliot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larry Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elliot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Elliot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elliot.
Jessie Elliot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elliot slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Elliot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elliot.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Elliot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
Elliot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jessie Elliot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elliot avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Elliot content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elliot gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Elliot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elliot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell 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... Jessie Elliot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Rickson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agalactaciae misses with a body kick.
Rickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agalactaciae scoring well with a low kick there.
Rickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Agalactaciae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agalactaciae avoids the body shot from Rickson.
Agalactaciae wants to land a leg kick but Rickson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Rickson.
Agalactaciae misses with a head kick.
Agalactaciae tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickson avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agalactaciae, right into the meat.
Rickson looks for the body kick but Agalactaciae saw that one coming.
Rickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Agalactaciae.
Rickson avoids the head kick by Agalactaciae.
Rickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Agalactaciae is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson with a nice cross.
It looks like Strep Agalactaciae has been cut.
Agalactaciae swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Agalactaciae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rickson throws a leg kick
and Agalactaciae counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agalactaciae moves away.
Rickson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rickson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Agalactaciae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Agalactaciae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agalactaciae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rickson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Agalactaciae if he has to take too many more of those.
Agalactaciae is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rickson connects with an inside leg kick.
Rickson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agalactaciae was well out of range. Poor timing from Rickson.
Agalactaciae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickson.
Good leg kick by Rickson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rickson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Agalactaciae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Agalactaciae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rickson.
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Rickson throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rickson. Agalactaciae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agalactaciae lands a jab to Rickson's midsection.
A head kick misses from Rickson.
Rickson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rickson.
Agalactaciae moves out of range of the body kick from Rickson.
Rickson motions for Agalactaciae to come forward. Rickson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agalactaciae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rickson.
Rickson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Agalactaciae rather than just go for the knockout.
Rickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agalactaciae counters with an inside leg kick.
Rickson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Rickson.
Rickson throws a wild body kick that Agalactaciae sees coming a mile off.
Agalactaciae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rickson throws a low kick but Agalactaciae avoids it.
Rickson is looking to slow Agalactaciae down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rickson misses the jab.
Rickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agalactaciae checks a leg kick.
Agalactaciae throws a right and a left that Rickson avoids nicely.
Rickson thuds his shin into the meat of Agalactaciae's side.
Rickson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carl Rickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agalactaciae avoids the head kick by Rickson.
A left and a right from Rickson both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rickson.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickson thows a body kick. Agalactaciae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rickson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rickson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Rickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Strep Agalactaciae's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rickson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Agalactaciaes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Agalactaciae swinging wildly here.
Agalactaciae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rickson. Rickson obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agalactaciae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rickson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Agalactaciae's sensitive parts.
Agalactaciae walks into a stiff left hand from Rickson.
Rickson delivers a nice body kick.
Carl Rickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rickson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Agalactaciae moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Agalactaciae checks a leg kick.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agalactaciae walks into a stiff left hand from Rickson.
Rickson connects with a leg kick. Agalactaciae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rickson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rickson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Agalactaciae is just out of range.
Agalactaciae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Rickson. Those never looked like landing.
Agalactaciae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rickson wants to land a leg kick but Agalactaciae is out of range.
Agalactaciae throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Rickson throws an overhand right that lands on Agalactaciae's shoulder, as Agalactaciae tries to avoid the shot.
Rickson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rickson.
Rickson throws a leg kick but Agalactaciae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Agalactaciae dodges the punch combination from Rickson.
Rickson throws a head kick that Agalactaciae semi-blocks.
Good work by Agalactaciae as he checks the leg kick.
Agalactaciae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rickson's calf.
Rickson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agalactaciae manages to avoid it.
Rickson blocks a head kick by Agalactaciae.
Rickson throws a solid leg kick but Agalactaciae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rickson.
Agalactaciae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Agalactaciae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae misses with a low kick.
Agalactaciae blocks a head kick by Rickson.
Rickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Agalactaciae misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Agalactaciae takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rickson. Agalactaciae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rickson throws a low kick, looking for Agalactaciae's leg but Agalactaciae calmly moves out of range.
Rickson cracks the inside of Agalactaciae's front leg.
Rickson misses with a head kick.
Rickson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickson misses with a two punch combination.
Rickson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Agalactaciae checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick but Rickson moves out of range.
Agalactaciae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rickson. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rickson. Agalactaciae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rickson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agalactaciae lands with a nice body punch.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses.
Rickson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson throws a combination that misses
and Agalactaciae counters with a leg kick.
Rickson throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agalactaciae misses with a body shot.
Agalactaciae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Rickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Rickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Strep Agalactaciae's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rickson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Rickson as he checks the leg kick.
Rickson throws a body kick that misses.
Agalactaciae misses with a head kick.
Agalactaciae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rickson eats them both and turns towards Agalactaciae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rickson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Agalactaciae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Agalactaciae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rickson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strep Agalactaciae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agalactaciae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rickson wants to land a leg kick but Agalactaciae is out of range.
A shot to the body from Rickson misses
and Agalactaciae counters with a leg kick.
Rickson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Agalactaciae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agalactaciae scores with a hook to the body. Rickson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rickson throws a series of punches but Agalactaciae avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Agalactaciae, as that shot connected.
Agalactaciae defending well as Rickson loads up on a big left hand.
Agalactaciae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Agalactaciae moves out of range easily.
Rickson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agalactaciae. Agalactaciae obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rickson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Agalactaciae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Agalactaciae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Rickson tenderised Agalactaciae's leg. Agalactaciae is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Agalactaciae.
Rickson throws a big shot that misses.
Agalactaciae misses with a body kick.
Rickson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strep Agalactaciae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rickson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Agalactaciae moves out of range easily.
Rickson is looking to land body kicks.
Rickson looks to land a combination but Agalactaciae avoids it well.
Agalactaciae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rickson.
Agalactaciae throws the kick towards the body but Rickson avoids it.
Rickson is looking to score with low kicks.
Agalactaciae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickson.
Rickson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson misses with a combination
and Agalactaciae counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rickson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rickson loads up on a big right hand but Agalactaciae slips the punch.
Rickson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses
letting Agalactaciae counter with a right hand.
Rickson misses with a leg kick
and Agalactaciae counters with a two punch combo.
Rickson misses with a looping right.
Rickson tries to work over Agalactaciae's front leg with a kick but Agalactaciae checks it.
Agalactaciae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agalactaciae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rickson. Rickson obviously looking to wear him down.
Agalactaciae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickson.
Agalactaciae takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson moves away from the strike by Agalactaciae.
Rickson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rickson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Agalactaciae thows a leg kick but Rickson checks it
and Rickson counters with a big head kick but Agalactaciae shrugs it off.
Agalactaciae is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rickson. Agalactaciae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rickson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Agalactaciae misses
and Rickson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Agalactaciae's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickson throws a right hand that Agalactaciae ducks under and follows up with a left that Agalactaciae also avoids with ease.
Rickson missing with a left hand there. Agalactaciae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agalactaciae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Rickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rickson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Rickson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Sparda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Sparda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Sparda.
Sparda throws a big shot that misses.
Sparda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sparda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparda is staying tight to Carter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sparda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sparda trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sparda is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparda throws an elbow but Carter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carter is being controlled here.
Sparda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sparda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sparda has knee on belly momentarily but Carter bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparda stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparda lands a nice short elbow.
Sparda prevents Carter from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparda wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Sparda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Sparda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Sparda is controlling him well.
Sparda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparda stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
Sparda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparda is controlling the pace.
Sparda uses his free foot to push down on Carter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Sparda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sparda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Sparda on that attempt.
Carter lands a big head kick that sends Sparda tumbling to the mat! Carter takes a step backwards and waves Sparda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sparda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparda shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Sparda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparda somewhat.
Sparda seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Sparda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter cracks Sparda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sparda to stand back up!
Sparda fails to land the takedown.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter with a jab.
Sparda swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparda is just out of range.
Carter gets caught napping as Sparda dives in and scores a takedown. Carter manages to retain guard.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparda is controlling him.
Sparda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparda won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Sparda postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparda is controlling him.
Sparda throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter wants to stand but Sparda is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparda tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Sparda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparda wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Dante Sparda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sparda shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Sparda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparda.
Sparda with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sparda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Sparda gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Carter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Melton Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Damien Melendez 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Melton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melton Jr defends it nicely.
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melton Jr pinned against the cage. Melton Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike Melton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Melendez.
Melton Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melton Jr won't be happy with that.
Melendez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melton Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melton Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez decides to stand back up. Melendez steps back and let's Melton Jr get back to his feet.
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melton Jr pinned against the cage. Melton Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Melton Jr stuffs the takedown.
Melton Jr jabs Melendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melton Jr swivels and escapes.
Melendez looks gassed!
Melton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Jr lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Melendez seems unphased.
Melton Jr cracks Melendez with a good jab.
It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
Melendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Melton Jr connects with a right hand. Melendez shakes it off.
Melton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Melton Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melton Jr punishes Melendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Melendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Melendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Melendez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Melton Jr connects with a body shot.
Melton Jr scores with a hook to the body. Melendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Melton Jr works over Melendez's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Damien Melendez's cut even more.
Melton Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melton Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melton Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mike Melton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melton Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton Jr is looking to wear down Melendez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Melton Jr lands the left hand.
Melton Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melton Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Melton Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melendez doesn't seem phased though.
The cut above Damien Melendez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Melton Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Melendez should have avoided that one.
Melton Jr swings for the body but Melendez moves out of range.
Melton Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Melton Jr.
Melton Jr lands a left and a right that send Melendez crashing to the mat, dazed. Melton Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Melendez is rocked!
Melton Jr lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Melendez out cold! Melendez is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Melton Jr!
Mike Melton Jr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kobra Clothing Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sendoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rico Sauva by Girardo. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
170 lbs
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245 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Sendoh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sendoh, as that shot connected.
Sendoh tries to clinch but Chavo is having none of it.
Sendoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sendoh is looking to clinch but Chavo is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Chavo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sendoh which made him look bad.
Chavo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sendoh is fending him off so far but Chavo persists. Nope, Sendoh circles away and we're back to standing.
Sendoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sendoh misses with a low kick as Chavo jumps back.
Chavo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sendoh counters with a series of strikes. Chavo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Chavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sendoh tries to clinch but Chavo moves away
and Chavo counters by clinching up.
Chavo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sendoh prevents it.
Sendoh tries to stall but Chavo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Sendoh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chavo wants to take the fight to the mat but Sendoh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendoh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavo tries to break the clinch but Sendoh is controlling the position.
Sendoh cracks Chavo with a nice body shot.
Chavo is breathing heavily.
Sendoh breaks from the clinch.
Sendoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavo checks a leg kick.
Chavo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chavo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sendoh pushes Chavo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sendoh scores with a knee to the head.
Sendoh prevents a body shot from Chavo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sendoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sendoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo is working for takedown but Sendoh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sendoh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Sendoh's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sendoh prevents the takedown attempt.
Chavo can't get the takedown.
Sendoh landing knees to the body.
Sendoh lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sendoh obliges.
Sendoh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sendoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavo backwards.
Sendoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavo is trying to pull guard but Sendoh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sendoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo tries to pull guard but Sendoh won't allow it.
Sendoh breaks from the clinch.
Sendoh drives through and clinches with Chavo against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sendoh.
Chavo looking for a takedown.
Chavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sendoh after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sendoh.
Sendoh pushes Chavo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sendoh landing knees to the head.
Sendoh lands a shot to the body.
Sendoh has Chavo pushed against the cage.
Sendoh crunches a lovely knee into Chavo's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sendoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chavo wants to take the fight to the mat but Sendoh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sendoh lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sendoh slowing the pace effectively.
Sendoh manages to break the clinch.
Sendoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavo misses with a takedown attempt - Sendoh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sendoh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavo takes one to the side of the head.
Good work by Chavo as he checks the leg kick.
Sendoh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sendoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sendoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Sendoh closes the distance and clinches.
Sendoh tries a body shot but Chavo blocks it.
Sendoh manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sendoh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut there from Sendoh.
Sendoh throws a nice looking combination but Chavo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eddie Chavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown but Sendoh shows good takedown defense.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sendoh as he avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Chavo blocks the low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chavo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sendoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sendoh.
Chavo rushes Sendoh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sendoh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sendoh slaps away a takedown attempt from Chavo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Chavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sendoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo moves in looking to clinch but Sendoh pushes him off.
Sendoh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sendoh landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sendoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sendoh connects with a body shot.
Sendoh is looking to clinch but Chavo is avoiding it.
Sendoh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavo with a poor takedown
and Sendoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Akira Sendoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sendoh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sendoh forces Chavo back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sendoh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chavo is trying to maintain a safe position but Sendoh gets an underhook and turns Chavo into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sendoh breaks the clinch.
Chavo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sendoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sendoh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chavo wants to clinch up but Sendoh keeps it at a distance.
Chavo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sendoh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chavo.
Chavo drops his hands momentarily and Sendoh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sendoh clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sendoh has Chavo pressed against the cage, preventing Chavo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Sendoh.
Sendoh is pressed up against the cage. Chavo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sendoh down to the mat. Sendoh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sendoh is fending him off so far but Chavo persists. Nope, Sendoh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sendoh scores with a hook.
Sendoh tries to clinch
and Chavo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chavo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sendoh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sendoh has hold of Chavo's hands but Chavo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sendoh wants to get back to his feet.
Chavo working over Sendoh with some ground and pound. Sendoh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavo is trying to work for a kimura but Sendoh is defending well.
Chavo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sendoh's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sendoh tries to kick Chavo off but Chavo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sendoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sendoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sendoh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sendoh throws a one two combo.
Chavo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sendoh connects with a jab.
Sendoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavo.
Sendoh doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavo circles away.
Chavo wants to clinch.
Sendoh scores with a one two! Chavo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chavo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Chavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sendoh tries to clinch
and Chavo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chavo throwing shots but Sendoh is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chavo is nestled in close to Sendoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chavo lands strikes from half guard.
Sendoh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chavo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chavo 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.
Chavo working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sendoh is trying to stand.
Chavo thows a huge punch but Sendoh dodges it nicely.
Sendoh is refusing to be controlled, as Chavo sits in half guard.
Chavo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sendoh defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Chavo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Sendoh.
Chavo misses with a two punch combination.
Sendoh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sendoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sendoh tries to clinch but Chavo moves out of range.
Chavo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sendoh to score with a decent uppercut.
Chavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sendoh.
Sendoh scores with a nice head shot.
Chavo dodges the punch combination from Sendoh.
Sendoh is looking to clinch but Chavo is avoiding it.
Eddie Chavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sendoh eats them both and turns towards Chavo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chavo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sendoh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sendoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sendoh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavo.
Chavo moves in looking to clinch but Sendoh pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sendoh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sendoh has closed the distance and engaged Chavo in a clinch.
Chavo tries a knee to the head but Sendoh blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Chavo.
I think Sendoh 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Sendoh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auto Pilot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacDowell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face The Pain. Auto Pilot has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
155 lbs
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21
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auto Pilot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Pilot.
MacDowell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pilot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pilot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacDowell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilot looking to control.
Pilot looking for a guillotine here but MacDowell defends easily.
MacDowell trying to control but Pilot is working from the bottom.
MacDowell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacDowell with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDowell slips nicely into half guard.
Pilot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilot wants to control but MacDowell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pilot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacDowell wants to pass to mount but Pilot is defending the position.
Pilot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacDowell is working away from the top position though.
Pilot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacDowell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pilot defends it well.
MacDowell tries to pass to full mount but Pilot defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell is working for a submission of some sort.
Pilot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pilot wants to control but MacDowell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pilot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacDowell pulls his head out easily.
Pilot is refusing to be controlled, as MacDowell sits in half guard.
Pilot is in trouble now - MacDowell has advanced to mount!
MacDowell landing strikes from the mount and Pilot is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilot can't escape the position.
Pilot regains half guard.
Pilot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pilot trying to keep a closed guard but MacDowell is proving a slippery customer.
MacDowell forces his way into half guard.
MacDowell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacDowell prevents Pilot from improving his position.
Pilot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacDowell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilot is looking to improve his position.
MacDowell wants to take a breather but Pilot is having none of it.
Pilot is looking to get back to full guard here but MacDowell has managed to pass to side control instead.
MacDowell tries to advance to mount but Pilot denies him.
Pilot is working to avoid the ground and pound but MacDowell connects with a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDowell is chipping away with strikes.
MacDowell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacDowell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pilot stops MacDowell from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas MacDowell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pilot thows a leg kick but MacDowell checks it
and MacDowell counters with a nice uppercut.
MacDowell misses with a body kick.
Pilot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pilot misses with a low kick.
MacDowell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Pilot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as MacDowell blocks the low kick.
MacDowell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pilot doesn't seem bothered though.
MacDowell lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pilot checks a leg kick.
MacDowell throws a hook but Pilot blocks it.
MacDowell scores with a spinning back kick!
MacDowell scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilot misses with a head kick.
MacDowell gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacDowell.
It looks like Auto Pilot has been cut.
MacDowell misses with a knee to the head.
MacDowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacDowell misses with the head strike.
Pilot is leaning against MacDowell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacDowell.
Pilot misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Pilot controls the action.
MacDowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDowell scores with a shot to the side of Pilot's head.
MacDowell misses with a knee strike.
MacDowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pilot's elbow.
Still in the clinch, MacDowell scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDowell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilot prevents the takedown attempt.
Pilot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDowell with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDowell misses with the head strike.
MacDowell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pilot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacDowell as Pilot tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by MacDowell.
MacDowell throws a head punch that misses.
Pilot leaning against his opponent.
MacDowell working aggressively here.
MacDowell prevents a body shot from Pilot.
MacDowell misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MacDowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pilot misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pilot.
MacDowell digs a right hand into Pilot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pilot's gas tank.
A short right from Pilot on the inside.
Pilot prevents a body shot from MacDowell.
MacDowell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pilot backwards.
MacDowell is trying to push Pilot away but Pilot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDowell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pilot's brow.
MacDowell is looking to break free of the clinch but Pilot has double underhooks.
MacDowell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pilot lands a body shot.
Pilot throws a leg kick
and Pilot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pilot connects with a solid leg kick.
Pilot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDowell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacDowell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pilot tries a low kick but MacDowell avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDowell lands a right hook to the body.
MacDowell misses with a body shot.
Pilot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacDowell checks it well.
Pilot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pilot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacDowell is keeping the position for now.
MacDowell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacDowell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pilot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas MacDowell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Auto Pilot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
MacDowell moves out of range of the body kick from Pilot.
Pilot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDowell's waist but MacDowell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pilot off to one side.
MacDowell is looking to wear down Pilot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacDowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pilot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pilot keeps the fight on the outside.
Pilot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDowell.
MacDowell misses with an uppercut.
Pilot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDowell.
Pilot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pilot lands a glancing blow to the side of MacDowell's head.
Pilot throws a leg kick which misses MacDowell's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDowell tries to avoid it.
Pilot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacDowell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pilot scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilot tries to clinch up but MacDowell circles away and keeps his distance.
Pilot clobbers MacDowell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacDowell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atlas MacDowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacDowell looks to land a combination but Pilot avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Pilot.
Pilot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacDowell.
Pilot looks to land a body kick but MacDowell moved away.
MacDowell lands a jab to Pilot's midsection.
A good leg kick by Pilot.
MacDowell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilot was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDowell.
MacDowell lands with a hook. Pilot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacDowell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from MacDowell.
Pilot staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pilot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDowell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pilot scores with a punch to the head.
MacDowell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Pilot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pilot.
MacDowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pilot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Pilot misses
and MacDowell counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilot cracks the inside of MacDowell's front leg.
Atlas MacDowell is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for MacDowell.
MacDowell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pilot takes a swing at MacDowell's ribcage but misses.
Pilot wants to slow MacDowell down by chopping away at his legs.
MacDowell wants to slow Pilot down by chopping away at his legs.
Pilot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacDowell on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from MacDowell.
MacDowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pilot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacDowell.
Pilot looks for the body kick but MacDowell saw that one coming.
Pilot throws a front kick that sends MacDowell stumbling back into the cage.
MacDowell scores with a takedown into Pilot's guard.
Atlas MacDowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDowell wants to pass the guard but Pilot is keeping the position.
Pilot working for a triangle but MacDowell defends it easily.
MacDowell trying to control but Pilot is working from the bottom.
Atlas MacDowell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pilot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDowell won't allow Pilot to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Auto Pilot.
Well MacDowell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas MacDowell!
Atlas MacDowell made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tricolor Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart has chosen South Side as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andrew Eberhart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tricolor Paulista!
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, Andrew Eberhart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhart circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Paulista misses.
Eberhart swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulista.
Paulista clinches up with Eberhart and pushes him back against the cage.
Eberhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulista pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulista throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Paulista's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paulista is trying to push Eberhart away but Eberhart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paulista misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhart gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eberhart is working for a submission of some sort.
Eberhart prevents Paulista from standing back up.
Paulista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eberhart wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulista is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eberhart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart blocks the strikes from Paulista.
Eberhart is working for a kimura but Paulista is defending it quite comfortably.
Eberhart is working for a submission of some sort.
Eberhart is working for a kimura but Paulista is defending it quite comfortably.
Eberhart 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulista tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Eberhart is working for a submission of some sort.
Eberhart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eberhart.
Eberhart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eberhart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eberhart prevents Paulista from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart blocks the strikes from Paulista.
Eberhart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paulista is just riding it out for now. Eberhart eventually gives up the hold.
Paulista misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Eberhart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eberhart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paulista!
Paulista swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Eberhart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Paulista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulista is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulista is having none of it.
Paulista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eberhart looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulista defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eberhart wants to finish this one by submission but Paulista is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eberhart.
Paulista is trying to escape the mount.
Eberhart working for a guillotine from mount but Paulista is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhart looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulista defends it well.
Eberhart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Eberhart dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paulista wants to clinch.
Eberhart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paulista looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eberhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eberhart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paulista is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eberhart off and has taken his back!
Paulista lands punches and elbows.
Paulista is landing with strikes. Eberhart can't take much more of this.
Paulista is trying to stick to Eberhart's back but Eberhart is turning into Paulista. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Paulista's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eberhart.
Eberhart 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.
Paulista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart 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.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Eberhart 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.
Eberhart 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.
Eberhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eberhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eberhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eberhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eberhart 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.
Paulista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista trying to strike off his back.
Paulista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulista has his foot on Eberhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eberhart works his way back into a safe position though.
Eberhart 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.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista is looking to stand up but Eberhart isn't so interested in that idea.
Paulista throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Eberhart 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.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eberhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eberhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulista working for a triangle but Eberhart defends it easily.
Paulista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Eberhart preventing the sweep.
Eberhart 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.
Eberhart 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.
Paulista throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eberhart is aware though and is defending well.
Paulista striking off his back but it's not causing Eberhart any problems.
Eberhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eberhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eberhart drops back looking for a leg! Paulista is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulista manages to kick Eberhart off! Eberhart jumps back into Paulista's guard.
Eberhart drops back looking for a leg! Paulista is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulista manages to kick Eberhart off! Eberhart jumps back into Paulista's guard.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Eberhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Paulista wants to clinch.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberhart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberhart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulista lands with a good body shot.
Eberhart throws a series of punches but Paulista moves out of range.
A lazy left from Paulista finds it's target.
Paulista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eberhart as he avoids it easily.
Paulista tries to clinch up.
Eberhart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paulista misses the shot to the body.
Paulista doesn't manage to clinch there - Eberhart circles away.
Eberhart slips a straight right by Paulista.
Eberhart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paulista is fending him off so far but Eberhart persists. Nope, Paulista circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulista tries to clinch there but Eberhart circles away.
Andrew Eberhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulista's guard.
Paulista tries to strike from the bottom.
Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista tries to strike from the bottom.
Paulista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eberhart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eberhart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paulista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eberhart is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eberhart 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.
Eberhart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paulista dives on top into guard.
Eberhart has his foot on Paulista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulista works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrew Eberhart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrew Eberhart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulista tries to free his leg and advance position but Eberhart is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eberhart has his foot on Paulista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulista works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulista throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paulista postures up in Eberhart's guard and throws a big left but Eberhart blocks it.
Eberhart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eberhart has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paulista should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Eberhart has tightened it up now! Paulista should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrew Eberhart!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Wecowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Ghost Inside - Unspoken. Wecowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flipsyde - Someday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
223 lbs
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29
219 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamil Wecowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wecowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helix can pounce on him.
Wecowski shoots in but Helix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wecowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wecowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Helix counters with a nice kick to the body.
Helix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wecowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Helix sprawls well. He's pushed Wecowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brad Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Wecowski.
Wecowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Helix tries to sprawl out of it but Wecowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wecowski.
Helix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wecowski's calf.
Helix lands a nice shot that snaps Wecowski's head back.
It looks like Kamil Wecowski has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wecowski looks gassed!
Wecowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wecowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Helix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wecowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Wecowski 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.
Helix lands a really nice looking cross but Wecowski seems unphased.
Wecowski ducks straight into an uppercut from Helix and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wecowski manages to regain guard straight away.
Wecowski is rocked!
Helix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wecowski is still in real trouble! Can Helix finish him?
Helix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wecowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Helix stays in close to Wecowski's body and controls the position.
Helix looking to pass the guard.
Helix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix wants to control from the top but Wecowski keeps moving.
Helix lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix trying to control but Wecowski is working from the bottom.
Helix forces his way into half guard.
Helix prevents Wecowski from improving his position.
Helix is trying to control. Wecowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wecowski won't allow Helix to pass to mount.
Helix is thwarting Wecowski's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wecowski defending well though.
Helix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wecowski on the ground.
Wecowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helix lands a couple of digs.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wecowski keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
Wecowski trying to control the position.
Helix throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wecowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helix.
Wecowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helix defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix postures up.
Wecowski seems keen to control Helix's posture.
Helix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helix distracts Wecowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Helix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Wecowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Helix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Helix throws a leg kick which misses Wecowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Wecowski tries to avoid it.
Helix leaves Wecowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wecowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helix lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helix.
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!
Helix is looking to slow Wecowski down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helix.
Wecowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Kamil Wecowski's cut even more.
Kamil Wecowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wecowski is breathing heavily.
Wecowski takes one to the side of the head.
Helix lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Wecowski - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Helix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad Helix!
An out of breath Brad Helix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Zelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonel Lutsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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28
198 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Zelli!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lutsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lutsky misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lutsky.
Zelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zelli misses with a few strikes there.
Leonel Lutsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsky throws an overhand right that lands on Zelli's shoulder, as Zelli tries to avoid the shot.
Lutsky connects with a looping right hand.
Zelli throws a right hand that Lutsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Lutsky also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Lutsky.
Lutsky slips a straight right by Zelli.
Zelli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsky. Zelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutsky scores with a kick to the body.
Zelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lutsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lutsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zelli slips a jab from Lutsky.
Zelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutsky.
Lutsky cracks Zelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zelli is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutsky throws a quick head kick that knocks Zelli silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lutsky is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonel Lutsky!
Leonel Lutsky is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Leonel Lutsky, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Megani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Fight for your Right to Party as his entrance music. Luigi Megani is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
280 lbs
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30
265 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luigi Megani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Megani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Megani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson tries to roll over but Megani keeps him under control.
Megani not doing much here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson tries to roll over but Megani keeps him under control.
Megani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Megani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws the left hand but Megani avoids the punch easily.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Megani moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Megani was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Megani working a defensive guard here.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Megani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Megani defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Megani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Megani lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Megani working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson is pulling down on Megani's head to control his posture.
Megani tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Megani is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Megani with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Megani controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Megani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Megani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Megani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Megani from controlling successfully.
Frank Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Megani postures up.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Megani controlling him for the moment.
Megani passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Megani.
Anderson kicks off Megani and gets to his feet.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Megani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megani cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Megani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Megani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Megani preventing the sweep.
Megani pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Megani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Megani.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Megani has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Megani lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson tries to roll over but Megani keeps him under control.
Anderson wants to control but Megani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Megani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson tries to roll over but Megani keeps him under control.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Megani is working away from the top position though.
Megani prevents Anderson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Megani is working away from the top position though.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Megani has control of the leg.
Megani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Megani has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Megani dominating with strikes here.
Megani with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Megani lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Megani cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Megani controlling his opponent.
Megani landing strikes, looking to finish!
Megani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Megani working Anderson over with strikes here.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to hold on but Megani pushes him away.
Megani trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson wants to control but Megani is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Megani putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anderson can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Megani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Megani dominated that second 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.
Megani throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Megani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Megani checks it well.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Megani. Megani gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson moves forwards but Megani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Megani lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Megani throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Megani.
Megani connects with a single shot there.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Megani.
Megani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Megani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Megani circles away.
Megani misses with a straight right.
Megani misses the jab.
Megani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Megani connects with a couple of short punches.
Megani wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Megani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Megani wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Megani sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Megani advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Megani presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Megani maintains control.
Megani looking to control and managing it successfully.
Megani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Megani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Megani has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megani dominating with strikes here.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Megani has a good base and remains in mount.
Megani scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Megani maintains control.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Megani 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!
Anderson wants to control but Megani is having none of it.
Megani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Megani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Megani controlling the action here.
Anderson is staying active underneath Megani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Megani prevents Anderson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megani trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Megani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Megani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Megani scoring with some ground and pound.
Megani trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Megani stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Megani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Megani has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Megani!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luigi Megani waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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