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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, star trek theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Blake manages to get underhooks.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cooper decides to pull guard.
Cooper working for a triangle but Blake defends it easily.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
Blake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking for a triangle here but Blake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cooper is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooper tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
Cooper trying to remain calm as Blake controls from the top position.
Cooper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cooper is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away.
Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blake trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blake gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Cooper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cooper throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blake trying to stall but Cooper improves his position.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Sheldon Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Blake.
Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blake defends well.
Blake trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
Cooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper is looking for a triangle here but Blake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cooper prevents Blake from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blake misses with a takedown attempt - Cooper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cooper jabs Blake right on the nose. Blake blinks but takes it well.
Cooper scores with a one two! Blake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Blake in a clinch.
Cooper with a knee to the head.
Blake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy.
Cooper jumps guard.
Blake stands up over Cooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.
Cooper throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blake escapes and throws Cooper's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cooper is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Blake wants to control but Cooper is keeping him busy.
Cooper tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cooper is trying to work for a sweep but Blake has mounted him!
Cooper is looking to improve his position but Blake isn't that keen on the idea.
Cooper flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cooper is squirming around, avoiding Blake's attempts to control the action.
Cooper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake landing shots from mount.
Cooper wants to control but Blake is having none of it.
Blake get's back to his feet.
Blake dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sheldon Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheldon Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Blake.
A head kick from Cooper lands but Blake takes it in his stride.
Blake is rocked!
Cooper scores with a jab to the body.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Blake is breathing heavily.
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!
Cooper is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Blake hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sheldon Cooper!
A relieved looking Sheldon Cooper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaylin Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acker has chosen The Motto as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Trey Mcdonald has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Trey Mcdonald seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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174 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaylin Acker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acker wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mcdonald forces Acker back against the cage and clinches.
Acker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Mcdonald.
Acker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcdonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Acker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcdonald blocks an elbow strike from Acker.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Acker has him pressed against the cage.
Acker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcdonald's face.
It looks like Trey Mcdonald has been cut.
Mcdonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Acker misses with an elbow over the top.
Acker pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcdonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Acker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Acker is looking to improve his position.
Mcdonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcdonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker gets back to half guard.
Mcdonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Acker manages to get to full guard.
Acker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcdonald's guard.
Acker throws an elbow that misses. Mcdonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acker's guard. Nice move by Mcdonald!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acker's head.
Mcdonald pushes down on Acker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcdonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Acker is staying active underneath Mcdonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura but Acker is defending well.
Mcdonald decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Acker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Mcdonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Mcdonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcdonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Acker moves in looking to clinch but Mcdonald pushes him off.
Mcdonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Acker.
Acker closes the distance looking to clinch
so Mcdonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcdonald is in close to Acker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcdonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcdonald cracks Acker with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald throwing strikes but missing.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Acker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcdonald trying to move into half guard but instead Acker has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acker works over Mcdonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcdonald pulls Acker in close to his closed guard and prevents Acker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Acker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcdonald is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald throwing strikes but missing.
Mcdonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Acker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Acker has escaped and now he's on top!
Acker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcdonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Acker has Mcdonald in his guard.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Acker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acker works over Mcdonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acker is one step ahead there.
Mcdonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcdonald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcdonald landing punches.
Mcdonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Acker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Acker and Mcdonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Acker sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Mcdonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trey Mcdonald's cut.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Acker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcdonald circles away.
Mcdonald dives in and scores a takedown into Acker's guard.
Mcdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Acker is proving hard to escape from.
Acker keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Acker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Acker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Acker!
Mcdonald dodges the ground and pound from Acker.
Acker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcdonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Acker.
Acker with the ground and pound but Mcdonald regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mcdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trey Mcdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcdonald tries to kick Acker off but Acker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mcdonald here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Acker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcdonald defending well though.
Acker slips a nice elbow through Mcdonald's hands, connecting with Mcdonald's forehead.
Acker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcdonald defending well though.
Acker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcdonald to regain full guard.
Acker advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acker throwing strikes but Mcdonald manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker gets back to half guard.
Acker is looking for a sweep. Mcdonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcdonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcdonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Acker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald drops an elbow to the side of Acker's head.
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura but Acker is defending well.
Acker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald working Acker over with strikes.
Mcdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker taking some punishment here, with Mcdonald in his half guard.
Well, if Mcdonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mcdonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcdonald.
Jaylin Acker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trey Mcdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Mcdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcdonald, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Mcdonald!
Trey Mcdonald was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Baratheon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Baratheon misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baratheon won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baratheon keeps working.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baratheon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson tries to move to mount but Baratheon blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Anderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Baratheon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson advances to mount.
Anderson loads up with a big shot that hurts Baratheon! He's pulled Anderson in close but Anderson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Baratheon survive? More strikes from Anderson and Baratheon is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aaron Anderson!
After the fight, Aaron Anderson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Laid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Laid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bravo can pounce on him.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laid momentarily.
Bravo jabs Laid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chael Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo misses with a low kick.
Jab from Bravo.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Laid shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo punishes Laid's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chael Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laid doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Laid is just out of range.
Laid misses with a takedown
and Bravo counters with a nice uppercut.
Laid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bravo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo tries to bum rush Laid with a series of wild strikes but Laid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mike Laid has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bravo misses with a leg kick.
Laid has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands with a nice combination. Laid backs away looking to recover.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo misses the jab.
Laid with a poor takedown
and Laid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Laid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bravo digs a good body shot into Laid's ribs.
Bravo stalks Laid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laid's face. Laid staggers backwards, shaken.
Laid misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
Laid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bravo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Laid.
Bravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laid wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is keen to just control but Laid is a slippery customer.
Bravo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laid.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chael Bravo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Laid uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bravo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looks for the body kick but Laid saw that one coming.
Laid moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bravo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laid's calf.
Laid fails with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Chael Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Bravo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bravo cracks Laid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laid can do to turn this around?
Laid avoids the body shot from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laid fails with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laid!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bravo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bravo's back!
Laid working for a choke but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bravo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Laid's cut.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Laid avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laid takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Laid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo throws a one two combo.
Chael Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laid has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo counters with a series of strikes. Laid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Bravo misses.
Laid with a poor takedown
and Bravo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laid slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
Bravo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laid backs up against the cage.
Laid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laid drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bravo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laid moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravo counters with a body kick.
Mike Laid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chael Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Laid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laid swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo 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 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Bravo!
Chael Bravo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chapa Coco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen Hide Your Tears as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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, Chapa Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Hart!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart leaves Coco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coco shoots in looking for a takedown. Hart tries to sprawl out of it but Coco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart clinches up against the cage.
Hart manages to break the clinch.
Hart looks for a takedown but Coco sprawls well.
Hart tries to bum rush Coco with a series of wild strikes but Coco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coco on his heels. He'll look to pass Coco's guard now, I'm sure.
Coco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hart landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hart connects with a couple of short punches.
Hart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Coco tries to strike from the bottom.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Coco controls Hart momentarily but Hart frees himself.
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Coco.
Coco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coco wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco pushes Hart off and gets back to his feet.
Coco fails with the takedown
and Hart counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chapa Coco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hart is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Coco to the mat. Coco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Hart wants to control from the top but Coco keeps moving.
Hart stays in close to Coco's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hart trying to mount his opponent but Coco defends it.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Coco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hart drops an elbow to the side of Coco's head.
Coco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hart throwing shots but Coco is blocking nicely.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Coco is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart blocks the strikes from Coco.
Coco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coco wants to hit a switch here but Hart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coco there!
Coco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coco can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Coco taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hart dominated that round.
That's time! Coco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Hart. No joy for Coco on that attempt.
Chapa Coco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coco gets a double leg takedown into Hart's guard.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Coco from controlling successfully.
Coco postures up.
Coco works over Hart with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart looking for a guillotine here but Coco defends easily.
Hart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coco with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hart tries to control but Coco wriggling away.
Coco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coco's face.
It looks like Chapa Coco has been cut.
Coco is looking to improve his position but Hart isn't that keen on the idea.
Hart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Coco is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hart lands a big shot there that rocks Coco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coco is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart scoring with strikes but Coco is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands a big shot there that rocks Coco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hart is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coco can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coco tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.
Coco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hart landing strikes from the mount and Coco is in trouble!
Coco is working to get back to half guard.
Coco tries to hold on but Hart pushes him away.
Hart trying to control but Coco is having none of it.
Hart lands a big shot there that rocks Coco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart prevents Coco from getting the reversal.
Coco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Coco regains half guard.
Coco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
Hart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hart moves into full mount! Coco won't be happy about that!
Hart is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Coco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Coco!
Hart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coco is one step ahead there.
Coco landing some decent shots from guard.
Coco won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart pushes Coco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coco wants it to stay on the feet.
Coco blocks a head kick by Hart.
Hart misses with the combination.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Coco gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hart wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chapa Coco'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. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coco.
Hart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coco was covering up waiting for the punch and Hart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hart wants to control from the top but Coco keeps moving.
Coco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Coco keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart postures up in Coco's guard and throws a big left but Coco blocks it.
Coco wants to stand and escape but Hart is having none of it.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hart working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hart manages to get himself to full guard.
Hart is trying to keep Coco in close.
Coco is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coco won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
Hart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coco manages to get himself to full guard.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Coco trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart landing some decent shots from guard.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coco working for submissions but it's allowed Hart to get to half guard.
Hart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daniel Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Coco defends it.
Hart is trying to control. Coco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coco is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold.
Coco is pressing down on Hart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Coco is keeping the position.
Coco striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Coco keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Coco 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart working some strikes from top position.
Daniel Hart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coco lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Coco is retaining full guard.
Coco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hart wants to control from the top but Coco keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Coco is retaining full guard.
Chapa Coco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hart 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hart!
Daniel Hart seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Lepeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lepeaux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Where is my Mind?. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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223 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Lepeaux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks throws a series of punches but Lepeaux avoids them all with ease.
Lepeaux blocks a jab.
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sparks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lepeaux's head backwards.
Sparks throws a body punch but Lepeaux moves out of range.
Lepeaux lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lepeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lepeaux moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Sparks takes a swing at Lepeaux's ribcage but misses.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Sparks slips under a jab from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux slips under a jab from Sparks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws a right and a left that Lepeaux avoids nicely.
Sparks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lepeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparks misses with a hook. Lepeaux ducked under it nicely.
Sparks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lepeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparks lands with a cross.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Lepeaux is out of range.
Sparks connects with a body shot.
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!
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zack Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lepeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
Lepeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Lepeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparks misses with a few strikes there.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lepeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throws a body punch but Lepeaux moves out of range.
Lepeaux looks to land a combination but Sparks avoids it well.
Lepeaux ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Lepeaux jabs Sparks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparks sizes up Lepeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lepeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
Sparks avoids a kick to the body.
Sparks misses the shot to the body.
Sparks throws a combination that misses
letting Lepeaux counter with a right hand.
Lepeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparks lands a nice hook to Lepeaux's body. Lepeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sparks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Lepeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparks doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sparks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lepeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lepeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparks.
Lepeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Sparks counters with a series of strikes. Lepeaux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sparks thuds a left hand into Lepeaux's body.
Zack Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Lepeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Lepeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Lepeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lepeaux.
Lepeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Sparks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
Lepeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lepeaux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sparks quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lepeaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lepeaux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparks is not content to let Lepeaux control the position.
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 Zack Sparks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sparks cracks Lepeaux with an open hand slap.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lepeaux counters with a two punch combo.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zack Sparks is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Sparks does no damage.
Sparks lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks misses with a hook to the body
letting Lepeaux counter with a right hand.
Sparks is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
Lepeaux throws a series of punches but Sparks moves out of range.
Lepeaux misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Sparks.
Lepeaux tries to clinch there but Sparks circles away.
Sparks scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws a right and a left that Lepeaux avoids nicely.
Sparks throws a right and a left that Lepeaux avoids nicely.
Sparks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lepeaux is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Lepeaux's shoulder, as Lepeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Lepeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Sparks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Sparks does no damage.
Sparks gets tackled into the cage by Lepeaux. Lepeaux maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks takes a shot to the head.
Lepeaux has Sparks pressed against the cage.
Sparks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lepeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Lepeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Lepeaux lands with a right to the head.
Lepeaux tries to throw a body punch but Sparks avoids it by throwing Lepeaux back against the cage.
Lepeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Sparks tries to throw a body punch but Lepeaux avoids it by throwing Sparks back against the cage.
Lepeaux looking for a takedown.
Sparks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lepeaux.
Sparks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Lepeaux's shoulder, as Lepeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Sparks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lepeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lepeaux tries to work over Sparks's front leg with a kick but Sparks checks it.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Lepeaux moved out of range nicely.
Sparks slips under a jab from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a wild body shot.
Sparks throws a right and a left that Lepeaux avoids nicely.
Sparks misses with a combination
and Lepeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Sparks toppling to the canvas! Sparks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lepeaux finish him?!
Oh Sparks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lepeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparks doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lepeaux fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sparks out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Roman Lepeaux!
Roman Lepeaux gave a mention to Vitality in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Broyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. 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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23
210 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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29
205 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Broyles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waleed Malik!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik misses with a series of wild punches.
Malik misses with a straight left.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broyles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik misses with a low kick.
Broyles blocks a head kick by Malik.
Broyles blocks a head kick by Malik.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Malik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Broyles.
Malik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waleed Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Broyles's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik scores with a jab to the body.
Broyles blocks a head kick by Malik.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Broyles has Malik pressed against the cage, preventing Malik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Broyles goes for a takedown attempt but Malik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malik throws a hook but Broyles avoids it easily.
Malik throws a head kick that misses
and Broyles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malik throws a head kick that misses.
Broyles keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik throws a leg kick but Broyles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Broyles scores with a sloppy right hand. Malik should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broyles takes the fight into the clinch.
Broyles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malik after a bit of a struggle.
Broyles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malik after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Broyles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik throws a big shot that misses.
Broyles slips a straight right by Malik.
Broyles tries to clinch but Malik moves out of range.
Waleed Malik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Broyles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Broyles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Scott Broyles has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malik lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malik, right into the meat.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Malik misses with a wild combination.
Malik throws a head kick but Broyles moves out of range.
Broyles shoots in for a double leg but Malik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malik thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Malik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broyles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malik. Malik obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Broyles ducks under a wild hook from Malik.
Malik throws a right hand that Broyles ducks under and follows up with a left that Broyles also avoids with ease.
Malik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malik looks to score with a jab to the body but Broyles is just out of range.
Broyles ducks under a wild hook from Malik.
Malik throws a chopping leg kick but Broyles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malik throws a hook to the side of Broyles's head but Broyles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malik throws a body punch but Broyles moves out of range.
Malik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broyles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Malik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Broyles'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.
Broyles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malik's waist but Malik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Broyles off to one side.
Broyles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Broyles somewhat.
Broyles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Broyles somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Broyles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick and Broyles moves out of range easily.
Malik throws a head kick that misses.
Broyles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick by Malik misses
and Broyles counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broyles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malik.
Malik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Broyles tries to close the distance and clinch but Malik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik closes the distance and clinches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Broyles. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Malik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Broyles moves into the clinch successfully.
Broyles is looking for a takedown.
Broyles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malik is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broyles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malik prevents it.
Malik is trying to force a seperation but Broyles has the dominant position.
Malik trying to land knees to the body.
Malik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broyles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik tests Broyles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Broyles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Broyles has gone for a leg lock! Malik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Broyles's guard.
Malik is looking to stand up but Broyles won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Broyles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malik has managed to get both his arms back between Broyles's legs - danger averted.
Broyles 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.
Broyles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malik is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malik wants to get up but he can't break Broyles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Broyles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malik has managed to get both his arms back between Broyles's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malik wants to stand but Broyles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malik is posturing up here but Broyles has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Malik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Malik has to tap! Slick submission there by Broyles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Broyles!
A very excited looking Scott Broyles rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Good has chosen The Boxer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
199 lbs
22 - 6 - 1 |
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30
198 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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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
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Good!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush Good with a series of wild strikes but Good uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Good's body. Good takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
Good takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Good moves out of range.
Good throws a combination that misses
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Good connects with a single shot there.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but Good moves out of range.
Good takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boris Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic throws a nice looking combination but Good bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanovic moves in looking to clinch but Good pushes him off.
Ivanovic thuds a left hand into Good's body.
Good throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ivanovic blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic cracks Good with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ivanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Good.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Good manages to avoid it.
Good lands with an overhand left.
Good misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic darts in trying to clinch
and Good counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanovic is looking to clinch but Good is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanovic cracks Good with a nice body shot.
Good stalls.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch.
Ivanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Good backwards.
Good avoiding damage as Ivanovic throws knees to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Good misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovic.
Good tries for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to get underhooks.
Ivanovic tries to work over Good's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Good's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Good is defending well for now.
A short right from Good on the inside.
Ivanovic tries to work over Good's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good throws a nice looking combination but Ivanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanovic works over Good's head and body with a nice combination.
Good connects with a right hand. Ivanovic shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Good's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Good counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Good back into the cage.
Good tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boris Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Good.
Ivanovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ivanovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Good avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up but Good circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Ivanovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Good counters with a one-two to the body.
Good lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Boris Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic tries to clinch
and Good counters with a nice body shot.
Ivanovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Good. Good gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good walks into a jab.
Ivanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Good.
Good avoids the head kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a nice head shot.
Good just misses with a punch to the body.
Good throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivanovic backs up against the cage.
It looks like Boris Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic throws a head kick but Good moves out of range.
Good lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.
Ivanovic rushes Good and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovic scores with a knee to the head.
Ivanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Ivanovic tries to land a knee to the head but Good blocks with his arms.
Good scores with a shot to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ivanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivanovic.
Good swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic tries to work over Good's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Good avoiding damage as Ivanovic throws knees to the body.
Good blocks a body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good looking to stall.
Ivanovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Good avoids it.
Ivanovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good breaks the clinch.
Ivanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Jonny Good is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good throws out a powerful jab.
Good takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ivanovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Good is controlling well.
Ivanovic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Good manages to pass to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good is stalling here but it's allowed Ivanovic to get half guard.
Ivanovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Good is working away from the top position though.
Good is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ivanovic's thigh. Ivanovic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Good trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovic controls Good momentarily but Good frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Good will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boris Ivanovic's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivanovic backs up against the cage.
Good lands a two punch combo.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
Good throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Good uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Good moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic throws a head kick that Good semi-blocks.
Good scores with a head kick.
Good takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ivanovic. No joy for Good on that attempt.
Good takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick
and Good counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivanovic pulls Good in to control the position.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Good stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Good tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Boris Ivanovic just wasn't active enough.
Good swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanovic is defending well for now.
Good is trying to break free.
Ivanovic tries a body shot but Good blocks it.
Ivanovic taking a breather.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Good.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ivanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Good's efforts to push away.
Ivanovic trying to control the position but instead, Good has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanovic into the cage.
Good blocks a body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boris Ivanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good stalling in the clinch but Ivanovic improves position.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Boris Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Good.
Good is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position.
Ivanovic tries to work over Good's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic tries to land a knee to the head but Good blocks with his arms.
Ivanovic prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovic misses with a knee strike.
Ivanovic stalling in the clinch but Good improves position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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 Boris Ivanovic.
I think Ivanovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Ivanovic!
A relieved looking Boris Ivanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chris Greco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
203 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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30
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Greco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco misses with the combination.
Greco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diamond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diamond throws a push kick but Greco slaps the foot to one side.
Greco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jason Diamond has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diamond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diamond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diamond.
Greco looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Diamond.
Diamond throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Greco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diamond finds it's way round the side to connect with Greco's head.
Chris Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greco blocks a head kick by Diamond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
BOOM! Diamond lands a beautiful left hook that drops Greco. Greco tries to recover but Diamond is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Greco lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Diamond!
A relieved looking Jason Diamond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Wray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stuart Wray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sibelius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sibelius.
Sibelius avoids the head kick by Wray.
Sibelius moves out of range of the leg kick from Wray.
Wray scores with a kick to the body.
Wray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wray throws a chopping leg kick but Sibelius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sibelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sibelius is out of range.
A slow jab from Sibelius misses its intended target.
Wray throws a chopping leg kick but Sibelius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wray throws a wild body kick that Sibelius sees coming a mile off.
Wray misses with a straight right.
Sibelius misses with a hook to the body
and Wray counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Wray scores with a spinning back kick!
Sibelius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray ducks under a wild hook from Sibelius.
Wray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sibelius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sibelius throws a hook to the side of Wray's head but Wray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stuart Wray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wray moves away.
Wray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sibelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sibelius misses with a takedown attempt - Wray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sibelius swings for the body but Wray moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a hook to the side of Wray's head but Wray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wray is looking to slow Sibelius down with leg kicks.
Wray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Sibelius.
Wray tries to clinch but Sibelius is having none of it.
Wray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sibelius.
Wray looks to land a left hand but Sibelius moved out of range nicely.
Sibelius misses with a looping left.
Sibelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Wray counters with a head kick.
Sibelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Sibelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sibelius misses with a looping left.
Sibelius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wray at a distance.
Stuart Wray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Wray misses
and Sibelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray looks to clinch
and Sibelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wray throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Wray.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wray.
Wray throws a sloppy head kick and Sibelius moves out of range easily.
Sibelius lands a jab-cross combination.
Wray lands a right hook to the body.
Wray throws a chopping leg kick but Sibelius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sibelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sibelius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sibelius scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sibelius in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sibelius working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius with the ground and pound but Wray regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sibelius is looking for a kimura but Wray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sibelius to get the leverage.
Wray gets full guard.
Sibelius is looking to work some ground and pound but Wray has wrist control.
Wray trying to control the position.
Sibelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sibelius throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sibelius 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.
Wray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wray is trying to keep Sibelius in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stuart Wray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sibelius scores with a takedown into Wray's guard.
Sibelius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sibelius prevents Wray from improving his position.
Wray is trying to stand.
Sibelius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sibelius.
Wray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sibelius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sibelius.
Wray trying to hold on to Sibelius's head to control him but Sibelius postures up.
Sibelius stalling.
Wray is refusing to be controlled, as Sibelius sits in half guard.
Sibelius controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is working for a kimura but Wray is defending it quite comfortably.
Wray tries to get to full guard but Sibelius has control of the leg.
Sibelius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jean Sibelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sibelius slips a nice elbow through Wray's hands, connecting with Wray's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sibelius is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wray is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Sibelius!
Jean Sibelius retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Jean Sibelius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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