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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith comes to the cage accompanied by Dos Equis. Wyatt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tori Amos-Sleeps with Butterflies. Leo Wyatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldsmith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wyatt lands a jab to the nose.
Goldsmith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldsmith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldsmith misses with a series of wild punches.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldsmith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldsmith moves away.
Goldsmith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldsmith doesn't manage to clinch there - Wyatt circles away.
Wyatt misses the jab.
Goldsmith fails to land with a series of punches.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldsmith was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a shot from downtown. Goldsmith moves away and avoids it.
Goldsmith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Goldsmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leo Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Wyatt looks to land a right hand but Goldsmith moved out of range.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Goldsmith moves out of range.
Goldsmith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.
Goldsmith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wyatt tries to avoid it but Goldsmith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wyatt to the ground. Wyatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Goldsmith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Wyatt throws a shot from downtown. Goldsmith moves away and avoids it.
Wyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldsmith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Goldsmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt lands a head shot.
Goldsmith moves out of range as Wyatt strikes.
Wyatt tries to keep at a distance but Goldsmith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldsmith is pressed up against the cage. Wyatt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goldsmith down to the mat. Goldsmith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldsmith.
Goldsmith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldsmith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Goldsmith's shoulder, as Goldsmith tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Goldsmith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldsmith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goldsmith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wyatt lands the left hand.
Goldsmith is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Wyatt.
Oh Goldsmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyatt is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Goldsmith flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Goldsmith is out cold! Wyatt holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between VITOR BEMFORT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuyari Monoriku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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189 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, VITOR BEMFORT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsuyari Monoriku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BEMFORT is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monoriku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Monoriku lands but BEMFORT takes it in his stride.
It looks like VITOR BEMFORT has been cut.
Monoriku lands with a kick to the temple. BEMFORT shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BEMFORT keeps the fight on the outside.
BEMFORT keeps the fight on the outside.
BEMFORT shoots in for a takedown but Monoriku shows good takedown defense.
BEMFORT changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monoriku tries to avoid it but BEMFORT manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monoriku to the ground. Monoriku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for VITOR BEMFORT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick lands from Monoriku that sends BEMFORT to the canvas. BEMFORT tries to scramble back to his feet but Monoriku brings him back down into side control.
BEMFORT is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BEMFORT tries to bench press Monoriku off him but Monoriku keeps the position.
Oh BEMFORT is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BEMFORT is breathing heavily.
Monoriku advances to full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Monoriku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Monoriku cracks BEMFORT with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Monoriku fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monoriku controlling from mount.
BEMFORT seems to have got his legs back now.
Monoriku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BEMFORT has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Monoriku looking to finish BEMFORT with some ground and pound. This is bad for BEMFORT!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BEMFORT is trying to escape the mount.
Monoriku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as BEMFORT is looking to escape.
Monoriku tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Monoriku.
BEMFORT is desperately trying to improve his position but Monoriku has a good base and remains in mount.
Monoriku trying to control but BEMFORT is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
BEMFORT is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monoriku has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of BEMFORT's face.
Monoriku is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. BEMFORT can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monoriku quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Monoriku but it's paid off an BEMFORT is forced to tap! Nice work by Monoriku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsuyari Monoriku!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Wacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lasner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacky Wacky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacky Wacky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lasner!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wacky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lasner's guard.
Lasner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wacky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lasner is not content to let Wacky control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lasner wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lasner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wacky wants to free his trapped foot but Lasner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lasner wants to get back to full guard.
Wacky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lasner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wacky seems to be working for a kimura but Lasner defends the submission attempt.
Lasner wants to improve his position but Wacky is controlling well.
Lasner is trying to stand back up but Wacky is controlling him
Lasner looks gassed!
Wacky prevents Lasner from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lasner is just riding it out for now. Wacky eventually gives up the hold.
Wacky wants to pass the guard but Lasner is defending well.
Lasner tries to roll over but Wacky keeps him under control.
Wacky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lasner is just riding it out for now. Wacky eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wacky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lasner is just riding it out for now. Wacky eventually gives up the hold.
Lasner gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasner keeping moving, preventing Wacky from controlling successfully.
Wacky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lasner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wacky has Lasner in his guard.
Wacky is working an open guard so Lasner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lasner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wacky.
Wacky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lasner sprawls well. Lasner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wacky gets slowly back to his feet.
Wacky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lasner tries to avoid it but Wacky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lasner to the ground. Lasner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Wacky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wacky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lasner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lasner trying to pass the guard but Wacky defending well.
Wacky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lasner is keen to just control but Wacky is a slippery customer.
Wacky actively working from the bottom here.
Wacky is looking to escape.
Wacky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wacky wants to get back to his feet.
Wacky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lasner is trying to get back to full guard.
Wacky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lasner is looking for a sweep. Wacky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wacky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lasner is trying to escape the mount.
Lasner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacky Wacky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wacky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lasner counters with a head kick. That will keep Wacky thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wacky tries to clinch but Lasner is having none of it.
Jacky Wacky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wacky shoots in and drives through. Lasner sprawls well.
Lasner throws a series of punches but Wacky avoids them all with ease.
Wacky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Wacky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wacky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lasner as he avoids it easily.
Wacky dives in and grabs Lasner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lasner pushes down on Wacky's head and hops out.
Lasner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wacky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lasner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wacky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lasner wants to improve his position but Wacky is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacky is working for a submission of some sort.
Wacky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lasner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wacky is looking to take a break and control but Lasner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wacky is looking for a kimura but Lasner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wacky to get the leverage.
Wacky thows a huge punch but Lasner dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wacky prevents Lasner from improving his position.
Wacky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lasner keeps working.
Lasner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wacky prevents Lasner from standing back up.
Wacky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lasner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lasner moves into the clinch.
Lasner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wacky.
Lasner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wacky walks away with a smile on his face. Lasner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lasner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wacky counters with a single leg into guard. Lasner didn't expect that.
Wacky advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wacky.
Wacky 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.
Wacky is pressing down on Lasner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lasner is holding on for now.
Wacky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lasner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wacky.
Lasner tries to roll over but Wacky keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wacky prevents Lasner from improving his position.
Wacky maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lasner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wacky has cracked it and Lasner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wacky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacky Wacky!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between don vasyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vasyl comes to the cage accompanied by Come and die by Fatal&therapy. don vasyl could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Escobar's chin.
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167 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, don vasyl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar shoots in and drives through. vasyl sprawls well.
Escobar tries to clinch up but vasyl circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar tries to clinch up but vasyl circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar with a nice cross.
A combination from vasyl does no damage.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but vasyl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
vasyl stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
don vasyl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Escobar.
vasyl throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a hook. vasyl ducked under it nicely.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
vasyl pushes Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
vasyl misses with a knee to the head.
Escobar tries to pull guard but vasyl won't allow it.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escobar blocks an elbow strike.
Escobar goes for a takedown in the clinch but vasyl prevents it.
vasyl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
vasyl lands a damaging elbow.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
vasyl is pressed up against the cage. Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag vasyl down to the mat. vasyl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
vasyl looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
vasyl has managed to clinch.
vasyl lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
vasyl prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobar looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. vasyl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
vasyl breaks from the clinch.
don vasyl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but vasyl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar closes the distance but vasyl moves to the side
and vasyl counters by moving into the clinch.
Escobar tries to pull guard but vasyl won't allow it.
vasyl breaks the clinch.
vasyl forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
vasyl throws an elbow that misses.
vasyl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
vasyl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
vasyl throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
vasyl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vasyl is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, vasyl circles away and we're back to standing.
vasyl misses with a kick to the body.
vasyl forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
vasyl breaks from the clinch.
Escobar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as vasyl backs up against the cage.
Julio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar tries for a takedown but vasyl circles away easily
and vasyl counters by moving into the clinch.
vasyl lands a hook to the side of the head.
vasyl manages to break the clinch.
vasyl lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vasyl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
vasyl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar is working for takedown but vasyl is calmly controlling the position for now.
vasyl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
vasyl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from vasyl.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple.
vasyl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
vasyl pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from vasyl.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as vasyl walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
vasyl digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
vasyl throws a half hearted mid kick.
vasyl misses with a body shot.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
vasyl clinches.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as vasyl walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
vasyl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
vasyl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. vasyl smiles and moves away.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but vasyl circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vasyl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
vasyl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
vasyl throws a right and a left that Escobar avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
vasyl misses with a jab, cross combination.
vasyl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
vasyl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar looks for a takedown but vasyl sprawls well.
vasyl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
vasyl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vasyl has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
vasyl lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar has vasyl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. vasyl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Escobar tries to pull guard but vasyl holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from vasyl.
vasyl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
vasyl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
vasyl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
vasyl lands an elbow that stopped Escobar in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from vasyl.
vasyl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar closes the distance but vasyl moves to the side
and vasyl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Escobar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
vasyl throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vasyl throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
don vasyl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
vasyl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. vasyl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from vasyl.
vasyl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
vasyl takes the fight into the clinch.
vasyl connects with a knee to the head.
vasyl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
vasyl lands a head shot.
vasyl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
vasyl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
vasyl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
vasyl lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
Escobar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but vasyl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
vasyl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vasyl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
vasyl lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
vasyl landing knees to the head.
vasyl misses with an elbow strike.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as vasyl walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
don vasyl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vasyl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - vasyl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Escobar misses with a takedown
and vasyl counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at vasyl to acknowledge the strikes.
vasyl clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
vasyl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
vasyl pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
vasyl breaks from the clinch.
don vasyl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
vasyl drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
vasyl lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. vasyl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
vasyl lands an elbow that stopped Escobar in his tracks for a moment.
vasyl landing knees to the body.
vasyl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Escobar lands in his opponent's guard.
vasyl doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
vasyl thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
vasyl is striking from the bottom but Escobar uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
vasyl wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
vasyl misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and vasyl defends it well.
vasyl is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but vasyl keeps working.
vasyl misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vasyl striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Escobar tries for a kimura but vasyl is defending well.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, vasyl has escaped the position, nice work there.
vasyl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobar trying to control the position but vasyl is working away.
vasyl misses with a strike from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vasyl as he jumps to the side.
Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from vasyl finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head.
vasyl rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
vasyl lands a nice elbow.
vasyl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escobar decides to pull guard.
vasyl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
vasyl lands a couple of elbows.
vasyl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
vasyl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but vasyl is one step ahead there.
Escobar can't keep his opponent in guard - vasyl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar trying to control here.
vasyl 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
don vasyl dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Escobar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
vasyl tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar shoots and misses
and vasyl counters with a body kick.
vasyl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
vasyl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
vasyl instigates a clinch.
vasyl lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
don vasyl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar goes for a takedown attempt but vasyl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
vasyl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
vasyl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
vasyl prevents a takedown attempt there.
don vasyl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Escobar.
vasyl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escobar's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
vasyl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
vasyl manages to break the clinch.
vasyl tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar is defended easily by vasyl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vasyl drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, vasyl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escobar's brow.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as vasyl walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
vasyl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on vasyl's shoulder, as vasyl tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from vasyl.
vasyl clinches up against the cage.
vasyl lands a nice elbow.
Escobar wants a takedown.
vasyl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
vasyl clinches up against the cage.
vasyl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple.
vasyl lands an elbow inside.
vasyl with a knee to the head.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. vasyl smiles and moves away.
Escobar fails with the takedown
and vasyl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vasyl lands a shot to the body.
Escobar takes an elbow to the forehead.
vasyl lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. vasyl smiles and moves away.
vasyl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
vasyl pushes Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
vasyl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, vasyl throws an elbow but misses.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but vasyl won't allow it.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but vasyl has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
vasyl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
vasyl doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar scores with a takedown into vasyl's guard.
vasyl 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.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed vasyl's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking for a kimura but vasyl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and vasyl defends it well.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. vasyl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
vasyl throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
vasyl lands with a few short shots to the body.
Escobar is trying to control. vasyl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
vasyl misses with some strikes from the bottom.
vasyl tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Escobar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and vasyl counters with a body kick that stops Escobar in his tracks momentarily.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but vasyl sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
vasyl moves into the clinch.
Escobar tries to pull guard but vasyl holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
vasyl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to de liver by vasyl. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
vasyl stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
vasyl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Julio Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
vasyl manages to break the clinch.
vasyl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
vasyl scores with a three punch combo!
Escobar tries for a takedown but vasyl circles away easily
and vasyl counters by clinching up.
vasyl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
don vasyl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from vasyl.
vasyl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
vasyl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but vasyl moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
don vasyl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for vasyl, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... don vasyl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mag dalena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dalena comes to the cage accompanied by Freak Momma by Mudhoney&Sir Mix-A-Lot. Mega Tron has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mag dalena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mega Tron!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dalena is looking to clinch.
dalena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tron scores with a nice strike.
dalena misses with a takedown attempt - Tron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
dalena wants to clinch up but Tron keeps it at a distance.
Tron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tron fails to land with a series of punches.
dalena wants to clinch up but Tron keeps it at a distance.
dalena moves into the clinch.
dalena throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
dalena drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tron wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mag dalena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Tron finds it's way through dalena's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dalena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tron manages to avoid it.
Tron circles away from the clinch attempt.
dalena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
dalena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
dalena looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
dalena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tron's waist but Tron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dalena off to one side.
No luck for dalena with that takedown attempt.
dalena moves in looking to clinch but Tron pushes him off.
dalena moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. dalena obliges.
Tron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from dalena.
dalena comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tron wants to get back to striking at distance but dalena won't allow it.
dalena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
dalena tries a knee to the head but Tron blocks it.
dalena creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dalena is looking to clinch.
dalena wants to clinch.
Tron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tron.
Tron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
dalena tries to clinch up but Tron circles away and keeps his distance.
Tron keeps the fight on the outside.
dalena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
dalena moves in looking to clinch but Tron pushes him off.
dalena pushes Tron up against the cage in a clinch.
dalena has Tron pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. dalena pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tron tumbling to the mat - dalena dives into Tron's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
dalena prevents Tron from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dalena drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dalena jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
dalena drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. dalena seems to have locked his on tight now - Tron screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for dalena, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). mag dalena!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Joker & The Thief. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Day!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Day shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Jackson presses Day against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Day to the mat.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Day doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Day manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Day trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Day slips nicely into half guard.
Day wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Day is very close to passing his half guard.
Day blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Day takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Day fails to advance to Jackson's back.
Day is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day moves to the back.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Day breaks the grip.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Day looking for the choke from the back.
Day looks gassed!
Day trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Day lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Day.
Jackson trying to control the position but Day manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson showing good submission defense here.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Day gets his hands free.
Day keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Day fails with the takedown.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Day throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Day's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Ka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rap Overdose kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Glass Joe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Ka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ka, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ka lands the left hand.
Ka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ka wants it to stay on the feet.
Ka lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ka lands a big head kick that sends Joe to the canvas! Ka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Ka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent FootRub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
225 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent FootRub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FootRub leaves Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
FootRub swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by FootRub.
Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but FootRub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
FootRub throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierre.
FootRub takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
FootRub throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
FootRub avoids the head kick by Pierre.
FootRub jabs at Pierre's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FootRub moves out of range of the body kick.
FootRub avoids the head kick by Pierre.
Pierre throws a nice outside leg kick.
FootRub throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vincent FootRub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from FootRub does no damage.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre lands a head kick. FootRub smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FootRub.
Pierre slips under a jab from FootRub.
Pierre throws a right hand that FootRub ducks under and follows up with a left that FootRub also avoids with ease.
Pierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from FootRub misses its intended target.
FootRub throws a combination that misses
and Pierre counters with a nice low kick that buckles FootRub's knee momentarily.
FootRub is breathing heavily.
Pierre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pierre lands a front kick.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
FootRub takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Vincent FootRub has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pierre!
A lazy left from Pierre finds it's target.
Pierre thuds his shin into the meat of FootRub's side.
Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
FootRub is rocked!
Pierre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh FootRub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre connects with a stiff jab that staggers FootRub - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Pierre!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Filipopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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25
309 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miko Filipopic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama tries to bum rush Filipopic with a series of wild strikes but Filipopic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adama throws a looping overhand right but Filipopic ducks down to avoid it.
Adama fails with a takedown attempt.
Adama lands the left hand.
It looks like Miko Filipopic has been cut.
Adama shoots for a takedown but Filipopic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Filipopic tries to close the distance and clinch but Adama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adama misses with a wild body shot.
Filipopic doesn't manage to clinch there - Adama circles away.
Filipopic is looking to clinch but Adama is avoiding it.
Adama moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama tries to clinch up but Filipopic circles away and keeps his distance.
Adama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filipopic in his tracks.
Filipopic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adama takes a step back to recover.
Filipopic darts in trying to clinch
and Adama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adama wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipopic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adama trying to mount his opponent but Filipopic defends it.
Filipopic pushes Adama off looking to stand but Adama dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Filipopic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adama throws a strike but Filipopic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filipopic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Filipopic stacks Adama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Filipopic!
Adama tries to improve position but can't.
Adama tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Filipopic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Adama tries to lock up and control but Filipopic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Filipopic controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Adama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miko Filipopic'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.
Adama scores with a sloppy right hand. Filipopic should have avoided that one.
A big left from Adama misses.
Adama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Filipopic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adama moves into the clinch.
Adama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipopic's elbow.
Adama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filipopic passes into side control.
Filipopic stands up.
Filipopic wants to clinch
and Adama counters with a stiff right hand.
Miko Filipopic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adama.
Filipopic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adama counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipopic looks to clinch
and Adama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filipopic prevents a body shot from Adama.
Adama jumps guard.
Adama wants to sweep but no luck.
Adama is trying to hold Filipopic in close to prevent damage but Filipopic has managed to pass into half guard.
Adama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adama is pressing down on Filipopic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filipopic defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filipopic has picked Adama up and slammed him! Adama can't keep hold of the triangle and Filipopic manages to pass to side control!
Adama is trying to control Filipopic's posture but Filipopic avoids it.
Filipopic decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipopic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adama throws a series of punches but Filipopic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Adama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miko Filipopic'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!
Adama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adama takes a swing at Filipopic's ribcage but misses.
Filipopic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adama fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Adama.
Filipopic clinches but Adama breaks the clinch
and Adama counters with a nice uppercut.
Adama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adama is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama misses with an uppercut. Filipopic saw that one coming.
Adama misses with a looping left.
Miko Filipopic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipopic throws a leg kick but Adama checks it.
Filipopic clinches but Adama breaks the clinch
and Filipopic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adama throws a shot from downtown. Filipopic moves away and avoids it.
William Adama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adama lands a really nice looking cross but Filipopic seems unphased.
Miko Filipopic's cut is getting worse.
Filipopic ducks under a wild hook from Adama.
Adama misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic darts in trying to clinch
and Adama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filipopic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipopic avoids the body shot from Adama.
Filipopic tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Adama counter with a right hand.
Donk. Adama catches Filipopic right on the button with a cross.
Miko Filipopic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Adama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Adama lands with a straight right. Filipopic didn't see that one coming.
Adama catches Filipopic napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Filipopic to the canvas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adama is keen to just control but Filipopic is a slippery customer.
Adama working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Filipopic's thigh. Filipopic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Adama thows a big elbow that misses.
Adama throws a big right hand that misses.
Adama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipopic is keeping the position for now.
William Adama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miko Filipopic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipopic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipopic's waist but Filipopic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adama off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipopic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adama has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Adama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adama 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Adama!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Parham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parham has chosen None as his entrance music. Rickson Araujo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
203 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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26
193 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Araujo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Parham!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo misses with a low kick.
Araujo 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.
Parham slips a jab from Araujo.
Parham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Araujo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parham was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Araujo throws a leg kick which misses Parham's front leg but catches the back leg as Parham tries to avoid it.
Parham avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Parham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parham is able to avoid easily.
Parham throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
Rickson Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Parham.
Araujo slips a straight right by Parham.
Araujo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parham.
Araujo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Araujo.
Parham scores with a hook to the body. Araujo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Araujo. That's going to slow Parham down.
Parham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
A slow jab from Parham misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Parham.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Parham's head but Parham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rickson Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parham throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araujo throws a leg kick but Parham checks it.
Araujo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parham checks a low kick from Araujo.
Araujo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parham to score with a decent uppercut.
Araujo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab lands there for Parham.
A combination from Araujo does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Parham to counter with a crisp jab.
Parham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parham looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Parham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Araujo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parham misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parham checks a leg kick.
Araujo throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Parham to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rickson Araujo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Araujo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Araujo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Araujo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circling - Parham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parham moves away from the strike by Araujo.
Parham digs a good body shot into Araujo's ribs.
Araujo connects with a solid leg kick.
Parham throws a hook to the side of Araujo's head but Araujo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Parham. Beautiful body shot.
Parham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Araujo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araujo misses with a hook to the body
enabling Parham to counter with a crisp jab.
Araujo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parham counters with a takedown into side control.
Parham tries to advance to mount but Araujo denies him.
Parham advances to mount.
Araujo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parham looking for a guillotine from mount but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parham on the ground.
Parham thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parham is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Araujo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Araujo!
Parham trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doug Parham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parham misses with a wild combination.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Parham.
Rickson Araujo is winning the standup battle so far.
Araujo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rickson Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parham moves out of range of the leg kick from Araujo.
Parham throws a shot from downtown. Araujo moves away and avoids it.
Parham throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Araujo in his tracks.
Parham slips a jab from Araujo.
Araujo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parham.
Parham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Araujo counters with a head kick.
Araujo slips a straight right by Parham.
Araujo digs a good body shot into Parham's ribs.
A big left from Araujo misses.
Araujo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parham's head.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo moves away from the strike by Parham.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Parham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parham scores with a nice strike.
Araujo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Araujo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araujo tried to score with a low kick but Parham checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parham misses with an uppercut.
Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Araujo connects with a solid leg kick.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Araujo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Araujo - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Araujo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Araujo throws a head kick that half lands.
Parham slips under a jab from Araujo.
Araujo tries to land a leg kick but Parham saw it coming and moves away.
Araujo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Araujo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Araujo drops his hands momentarily and Parham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Araujo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Araujo clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Araujo misses with a jab to the body
and Parham counters with a left to the body.
Araujo misses the jab.
Parham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
A big right from Parham misses.
A low kick from Araujo misses
and Parham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Araujo
and Parham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parham throws out the jab.
Parham throws a jab when Araujo was well out of range.
Araujo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo misses the jab.
Araujo slips under a jab from Parham.
Parham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Araujo.
Araujo misses with a body shot
and Parham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Parham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parham looking to pass the guard.
Parham trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parham with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Parham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parham stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Araujo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parham is staying tight to Araujo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Parham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parham tries to move into full mount but can't pass Araujo's legs.
Parham laying and praying for a moment but Araujo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Parham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Parham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Parham dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A low kick from Araujo is predictable there
and Parham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parham throws a series of punches but Araujo avoids them all with ease.
Parham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Parham lands a nice shot to the body.
Parham throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Parham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Araujo but Araujo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parham misses with a hook to the body
and Araujo counters with a big head kick but Parham shrugs it off.
Araujo throws the kick towards the body but Parham avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Parham.
Araujo feints and then cracks Parham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parham down.
Parham works over Araujo's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parham. Araujo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Araujo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parham.
Araujo throws a front kick aimed at Parham's knee but Parham avoids it well.
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.
Araujo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo misses with a body shot
and Parham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parham jabs at Araujo's body.
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Parham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parham works the jab nicely.
Araujo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Araujo 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 Parham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Araujo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parham checks a low kick from Araujo.
Araujo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parham.
Parham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parham scores with a shot to the body.
Araujo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo thows a leg kick but Parham checks it
and Parham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parham thuds his right hand into Araujo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parham stalling away here and it's allowed Araujo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Parham trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Parham tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Parham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parham 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Parham! Doug Parham retains his middleweight title!
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