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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Magician (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Drummle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentley Drummle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Magician!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bentley Drummle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magician lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drummle circles away quickly and effectively.
Drummle closes the distance and pushes Magician back into the cage.
Drummle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drummle.
Drummle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drummle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magician takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magician tries to pull guard but Drummle won't allow it.
Drummle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Drummle lands an elbow inside.
Drummle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magician is rocked!
It looks like Fred Magician has been cut.
Drummle pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Magician! Drummle unloads with more strikes and Magician sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bentley Drummle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinto Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Mokowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mokowski has chosen The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die as his entrance music. Mak Mokowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quinto Connor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinto Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mak Mokowski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mokowski swivels and escapes.
Connor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Connor showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Connor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mokowski defending well though.
Connor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Connor content to control rather than advance.
Connor trying to control from half guard but Mokowski is working away.
Connor is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokowski is trying to stand back up but Connor is controlling him
Connor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Connor is working for a submission of some sort.
Mokowski is looking to escape.
Connor is keen to just control but Mokowski is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokowski pushes Connor off looking to stand but Connor dives back in and keeps control.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mokowski defends it well.
Connor is working for a kimura but Mokowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Mokowski pushes Connor off looking to stand but Connor dives back in and keeps control.
Connor in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mokowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Connor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinto Connor!
During a confident post fight interview, Quinto Connor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Chalas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rosenberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rosenberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rosenberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chalas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rosenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chalas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Rosenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chalas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Chalas has wrist control.
Rosenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rosenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg wants to pass the guard but Chalas is keeping the position.
Chalas wants to stand and escape but Rosenberg is having none of it.
Rosenberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chalas wants to stand up but Rosenberg is controlling him.
Rosenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chalas is keeping the position for now.
Chalas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosenberg is controlling him.
Rosenberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rosenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rosenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg prevents Chalas from escaping the position.
Rosenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rosenberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chalas is trying to buck Rosenberg off.
Rosenberg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chalas wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chalas sneaks out the side door and pushes Rosenberg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosenberg gets the takedown into side control.
Chalas looks winded!
Chalas is trying to buck Rosenberg off.
Chalas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rosenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosenberg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chalas!
Rosenberg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chalas is surviving well by controlling Rosenberg's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenberg is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rosenberg extends the arm and Chalas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Rosenberg!
Niko Rosenberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mobb Deep - Survival of the Fittest. This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Benson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benson looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Benson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Benson's head and hops out.
Shingo Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Benson.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Benson there.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Benson off balance momentarily.
Tanaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benson throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benson.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Benson seems unphased.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Benson.
Some wild striking there from Benson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Tanaka.
Tanaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benson's calf.
Dan Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Benson's front leg.
Tanaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Benson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Benson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benson looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benson throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well.
Benson throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Benson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tanaka. Benson shrugs it off though.
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benson's head.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benson's sensitive parts.
Benson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a takedown into Benson's guard.
Tanaka stands and steps away. Benson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good leg kick by Tanaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tanaka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Benson.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka thumps Benson with a low kick.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benson. That did some damage!
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Benson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benson tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanaka feints and then cracks Benson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benson down.
Tanaka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingo Tanaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Benson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benson tries to avoid it.
Benson gets caught napping as Tanaka dives in and scores a takedown. Benson manages to retain guard.
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
Tanaka working some strikes from top position.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka prevents Benson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanaka works over Benson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanaka cracks Benson with a solid left hand.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benson can do to turn this around?
Tanaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Benson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanaka throws a strike but Benson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benson looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka pulls Benson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Tanaka.
A shot to the body from Benson misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Benson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Tanaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka wants to free his trapped foot but Benson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tanaka prevents Benson from standing back up.
Tanaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benson pushes Tanaka off looking to stand but Tanaka dives back in and keeps control.
Tanaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benson defending well though.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura but Benson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tanaka to get the leverage.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Benson to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingo Tanaka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Benson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benson tries for a takedown but Tanaka circles away easily
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Benson 's knee.
Benson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tanaka.
Benson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Benson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tanaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanaka is in close to Benson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shingo Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benson wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Tanaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tanaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benson if he has to take too many more of those.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Benson's leg. Benson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tanaka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanaka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Tanaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benson is looking to stand up but Tanaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Tanaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dan Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanaka throws a strike but Benson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benson trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shingo Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanaka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shingo Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blunt looks to land a combination but Horton avoids it well.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blunt sprawls well. Blunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horton gets slowly back to his feet.
Blunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blunt as he avoids it easily.
Bob Blunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Blunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Blunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Blunt.
Horton throws an overhand right that lands on Blunt's shoulder, as Blunt tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blunt.
It looks like Tim Horton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton shoots and misses
and Blunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Horton's knee momentarily.
Horton looks winded!
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blunt as he avoids it easily.
Horton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horton scrambles back to his feet.
Horton avoids the head kick by Blunt.
Blunt loads up on a big right hand but Horton slips the punch.
Blunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blunt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Horton.
Blunt moves into the clinch.
Blunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Horton.
Blunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
Horton looks for a takedown but Blunt sprawls well.
Blunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blunt.
Bob Blunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horton misses with a takedown
and Horton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blunt lands with a kick to the temple. Horton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blunt throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Horton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and Blunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horton misses with a takedown attempt - Blunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt darts in and clinches Horton up against the cage.
Horton blocks an elbow strike from Blunt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blunt obliges.
Horton has Blunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blunt misses with a head kick.
Blunt delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Blunt.
Blunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blunt swivels and escapes.
Nice shot lands for Horton.
Blunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Horton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blunt, right into the meat.
Horton tries to keep at a distance but Blunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blunt obliges.
Blunt scores with a knee to the head.
Horton is looking for a takedown.
Blunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Horton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blunt crunches a lovely knee into Horton's ribcage.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Blunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton is trying to pull guard but Blunt has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Blunt breaks the clinch.
Blunt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horton with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blunt looks to land a combination but Horton avoids it well.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horton slips a jab and a cross from Blunt.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt takes a swing at Horton's ribcage but misses.
Horton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton fails with the takedown.
Blunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blunt avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Horton's cut.
That's time! Blunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blunt closes the distance and clinches.
Horton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Horton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blunt has a couple of punches blocked by Horton.
Blunt with a knee to the head.
Blunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bob Blunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Horton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blunt looking to throw knees to the head but Horton is blocking nicely.
Blunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blunt connects with a knee to the head.
Horton wants to take the fight to the mat but Blunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horton being controlled against the cage.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
Blunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Horton tries to break free but Blunt pushes him back against the cage.
Blunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blunt.
Blunt leaning against his opponent.
Blunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blunt lands an elbow that stopped Horton in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Blunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt with a knee to the head.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horton blocks it with crossed arms.
Blunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horton is defending well for now.
Blunt lands a damaging elbow.
Horton blocks a body shot from Blunt.
Blunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Blunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Blunt.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Blunt throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blunt.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt with a knee to the head.
Horton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Blunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blunt obliges.
Horton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blunt has him pressed against the cage.
Blunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blunt looking to throw knees to the head but Horton is blocking nicely.
Blunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blunt lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blunt.
Blunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Blunt.
A knee to the head by Blunt.
Blunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Horton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blunt gets underhooks to prevent Horton's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blunt swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Blunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Horton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blunt gets full guard.
Horton won't allow Blunt to sweep him here.
Blunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Horton wants to control from the top but Blunt keeps moving.
Blunt controlling Horton's posture.
Horton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Blunt, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blunt trying to control the position.
Horton preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blunt is keeping the position for now.
Horton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horton scores with a hook.
Blunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horton.
Bob Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Horton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horton showed some decent athleticism there.
Horton wants to take a breather but Blunt is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Horton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horton advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton is looking to take a break and control but Blunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Horton is keen to just control but Blunt is a slippery customer.
Blunt is looking for a sweep. Horton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horton works his way into side control.
Horton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Horton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Horton trying to control the position but Blunt is working away.
Blunt sneaks back into half guard.
Horton trying to mount his opponent but Blunt defends it.
Blunt tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control.
Blunt is in trouble now - Horton has advanced to mount!
Bob Blunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is squirming around, avoiding Horton's attempts to control the action.
Horton with the ground and pound from mount.
Horton wants to control the pace but Blunt is squirming around nicely.
Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horton has control of Blunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blunt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Horton with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton cracks Blunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blunt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Blunt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela comes to the cage accompanied by Da Rockwilder . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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144 lbs
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30
135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jokke Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder cracks Mela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flodder slaps away a takedown attempt from Mela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Mela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flodder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flodder misses with a straight left.
Flodder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mela shoots in looking for a takedown but Flodder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mela walks into a jab.
Mela misses with a body shot.
Mela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flodder but Flodder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Flodder throws a series of punches but Mela avoids them all with ease.
Flodder misses with a double jab
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder misses with a double jab
and Mela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mela swings for the body but Flodder moves out of range.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mela is defended easily by Flodder.
Mela scores with a jab.
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Mela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flodder was well out of range. Poor timing from Mela.
Flodder feints a jab promting Mela to slip. Flodder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mela slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Flodder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flodder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mela is rocked!
Mela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Mela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mela seems to have got his legs back now.
Mela is looking to wear down Flodder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flodder loads up on a big right hand but Mela slips the punch.
Mela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mela is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flodder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flodder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flodder is trying to keep Mela in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flodder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mela is controlling him.
Mela wants to control from the top but Flodder keeps moving.
Mela is looking to advance position but Flodder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder controlling from the full mount.
Flodder avoids the attempt from Mela to control.
Mela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flodder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mela can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flodder wants to control the pace but Mela is squirming around nicely.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet but Mela is holding on tight.
Mela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flodder stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Mela.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mela throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Flodder misses the target.
Flodder tries to bum rush Mela with a series of wild strikes but Mela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Flodder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flodder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mela.
Flodder throws a right and a left that Mela avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Flodder. Those never looked like landing.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flodder defends it nicely.
Kees Flodder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder stuffs the takedown.
Mela connects with a body shot that sends Flodder's belly button to the back.
Flodder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flodder manages to avoid it.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kees Flodder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mela circles away quickly and effectively.
Mela walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
Mela shoots in but Flodder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flodder throws an overhand right that lands on Mela's shoulder, as Mela tries to avoid the shot.
Mela shoots for a takedown but Flodder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flodder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Flodder tries to improve position but can't.
Mela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.
Mela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flodder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flodder is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela trying to control the position but Flodder is working away.
Flodder struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flodder stops Mela from passing to mount.
Flodder can't do much from the bottom here.
Mela tries for a kimura but Flodder is defending well.
Flodder is not content to let Mela control the position.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mela tries for a kimura but Flodder is defending well.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.
Mela wants to control but Flodder is keeping him busy.
Mela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flodder, who protects the arm well.
Mela working away.
Mela trying to control the action but Flodder is working from the bottom.
Mela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flodder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is controlling Mela's trapped leg to prevent Mela from advancing to side control.
Mela prevents Flodder from improving his position.
Mela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flodder wants to improve his position but Mela is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flodder has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flodder gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jokke Mela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flodder swinging wildly here.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flodder manages to avoid it.
Mela scores with a jab to the body.
Mela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flodder.
Mela shoots in looking for a takedown. Flodder tries to sprawl out of it but Mela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flodder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flodder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flodder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mela circles away quickly and effectively.
Flodder throws a right and a left that Mela avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Mela. Beautiful body shot.
Mela lands a nice hook to Flodder's body. Flodder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder throws a lazy right hand but Mela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mela dodges the punch combination from Flodder.
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mela looks for a takedown but Flodder sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mela.
Mela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flodder.
Flodder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mela dodges the punch combination from Flodder.
Flodder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flodder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flodder looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Flodder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mela won't allow Flodder to get back to his feet.
Mela is pushing down on Flodder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flodder is fighting to maintain full guard but Mela has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela is looking to take a break and control but Flodder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flodder wants to get back to full guard.
Mela is working for a submission of some sort.
Flodder is refusing to be controlled, as Mela sits in half guard.
Mela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flodder has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flodder is trying to stand up here but Mela is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flodder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mela.
Flodder pushes Mela off looking to stand but Mela dives back in and keeps control.
Flodder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flodder tries to roll over but Mela keeps him under control.
Mela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder pushes Mela off and gets back to his feet.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flodder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flodder.
Flodder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flodder manages to avoid it.
Mela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flodder circles away.
Flodder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mela.
Mela just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flodder avoids the body shot from Mela.
Mela dodges the punch combination from Flodder.
Mela takes a swing at Flodder's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jokke Mela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mela 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Mela!
Jokke Mela took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'When I was a kid, I asked God for a bike, but I knew God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bisley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bisley comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
145 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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32
144 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrett Bisley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisley avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Bisley with that takedown attempt.
Bisley moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
Bisley prevents Mendes from breaking the clinch.
Mendes is trying to break the clinch but Bisley is controlling him.
Bisley is working Mendes over against the cage.
Bisley lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Bisley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bisley tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Bisley back against the cage.
Bisley throws a head punch that misses.
Mendes tries to circle away but Bisley has him pinned against the cage.
Bisley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bisley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bisley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendes's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisley can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Mendes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bisley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Bisley.
Mendes tries to break the clinch but Bisley is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Bisley.
Bisley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendes has had enough of the clinch but Bisley keeps him there for the moment.
Bisley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bisley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mendes tries to circle away but Bisley has him pinned against the cage.
Bisley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Bisley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisley struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendes controls his hands.
Bisley scores with a shot to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bisley won't allow it.
Bisley misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
A frustrated look appears on Mendes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bisley misses with a body punch.
Bisley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bisley misses with the head strike.
Bisley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bisley lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bisley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendes throws a right hand that Bisley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bisley also avoids with ease.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Bisley avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a double jab
and Bisley counters by moving into the clinch.
Mendes is trying to break free.
Mendes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bisley won't allow it.
Bisley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bisley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendess head.
Bisley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bisley won't allow it.
Bisley breaks from the clinch.
Mendes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendes misses with a right hand
and Bisley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendes's guard now.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bisley trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bisley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Bisley tries to pass.
Bisley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bisley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendes stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bisley dominated that round.
That's time! Bisley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Bisley slips the punch.
Bisley misses with a low kick.
Mendes tests Bisley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bisley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bisley clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Mendes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendes wants to get back to striking at distance but Bisley won't allow it.
Bisley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bisley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendes up against the cage.
Bisley breaks the clinch.
Mendes misses with a double jab
and Bisley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes misses with a double jab.
Bisley fails to land with a series of punches.
Bisley lands a jab.
Bisley digs a good hook to Mendes's body.
Bisley scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Bisley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bisley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendes throws a combination that misses
and Bisley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bisley cracks Mendes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Bisley lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Omar Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bisley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Omar Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Bisley throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Bisley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bisley.
Bisley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bisley dips to his left and cracks Mendes with an uppercut!
Mendes throws a series of punches but Bisley moves out of range.
Bisley misses with a hook. Mendes ducked under it nicely.
Mendes lunges at Bisley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bisley's hand.
Mendes looks for the body kick but Bisley saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Garrett Bisley is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bisley swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bisley under the eye.
Bisley scores with a jab to the head.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Bisley avoids nicely.
Bisley avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bisley, right into the meat.
Mendes cracks a nice hook into Bisley's ribs.
Mendes throws a combination that misses
and Bisley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bisley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bisley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bisley thuds a left hand into Mendes's body.
Mendes takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Mendes gets tackled into the cage by Bisley. Bisley maintains the clinch.
Bisley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bisley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bisley cracks Mendes with an open hand slap.
Bisley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mendes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Bisley.
Bisley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bisley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bisley misses with a wild body shot.
Bisley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mendes prevents Bisley from moving into mount.
Mendes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bisley.
Bisley working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendes is not content to let Bisley control the position.
Bisley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes trying to remain calm as Bisley controls from the top position.
Bisley trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Garrett Bisley.
Bisley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendes misses with a looping right.
Bisley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisley throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisley avoids the head kick by Mendes.
Bisley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Bisley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mendes jabs at Bisley's body.
Mendes scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bisley. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bisley misses with a shot to the body
and Mendes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bisley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bisley sizes up Mendes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bisley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bisley lands a right hook to the body.
Mendes staying out of range there.
Mendes throws a one two combo.
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bisley slips under a jab.
Omar Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes misses with a left hand
and Bisley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bisley misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisley lands a jab to the nose.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Bisley avoids it well.
Mendes connects with a single shot there.
Bisley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omar Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Mendes misses
and Bisley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mendes really felt that one!
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisley lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes tries to sprawl but Bisley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Bisley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bisley 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Bisley!
A relieved looking Garrett Bisley 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roll Right. The crowd seem to be enjoying Weed's choice of entrance music: Call Me Maybe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
180 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Weed!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Weed wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watson wants to control from the top but Weed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Weed pushes Watson off and scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson shoots in but Weed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt
and Weed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weed to the ground. Watson is now in Weed's guard.
Watson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weed keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Weed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weed has wrist control.
Weed trying to control the position.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Weed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watson's head.
Weed trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weed is controlling him.
Watson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Weed off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watson scores with a takedown into Weed's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is pushing down on Weed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weed is fighting to maintain full guard but Watson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Watson throws a strike but Weed avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weed is controlling Watson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson wants to control from the top but Weed keeps moving.
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Weed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Weed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson is looking to stand up but Weed isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Brian Watson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Watson moves out of range as Weed throws a body kick.
Watson drives through and clinches with Weed against the cage.
Weed breaks from the clinch.
Weed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weed swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Weed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson wants to clinch up but Weed keeps it at a distance.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weed misses with a kick to the body.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weed manages to avoid it.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson defending well as Weed loads up on a big left hand.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Weed sprawls well.
Weed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weed throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
A big right from Weed misses.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weed swivels and escapes.
Weed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weed misses with a body kick.
Watson throws a head kick that misses
and Weed counters with a head kick.
Weed scoring well with a low kick there.
Weed misses the shot to the body.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watson avoids the head kick by Weed.
Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weed tries to lock up and control but Watson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Weed regains half guard.
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weed blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Watson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Watson landing punches.
Watson throwing strikes here but Weed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Weed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Weed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Watson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Watson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weed's face.
Watson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Weed?
Watson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weed's face.
Watson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weed's face.
Weed is rocked!
It looks like Jonathan Weed has been cut.
Watson content just to control the position here.
Weed is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Weed is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson landing shots from mount.
Weed seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Watson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson working the ground and pound effectively.
Weed is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Weed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weed checks a leg kick.
Weed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weed to the ground. Watson is now in Weed's guard.
Weed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Watson is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Weed was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Weed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed works the jab nicely.
Watson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weed will feel that in the morning.
Watson wants to clinch up but Weed keeps it at a distance.
Watson avoids the head kick by Weed.
Watson clobbers Weed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weed swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson.
Weed tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonathan Weed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson is looking to clinch but Weed is avoiding it.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Weed circles away.
Watson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Weed is keeping the position.
Watson wants to control from the top but Weed keeps moving.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weed trying to control the position.
Watson passes Weed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses.
Brian Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weed will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
Weed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson trying to control but Weed is working from the bottom.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weed has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Weed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weed leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watson.
Weed looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
Watson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weed is keeping the position for now.
Weed has Watson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Weed.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weed.
Weed tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Weed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Weed. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weed throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Weed lands a slapping body shot.
Weed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weed throws a wild body kick that Watson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weed slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weed can do to turn this around?
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weed throws a body kick that misses.
Weed jabs at Watson's body.
Weed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson throws a combination that misses
letting Weed counter with a right hand.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weed.
Weed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weed misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Weed.
Weed throws a series of strikes that have Watson backpedaling.
Watson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Watson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Weed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weed pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.
Watson with the ground and pound but Weed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson won't allow Weed to sweep him here.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weed is keeping the position for now.
Watson wants to control from the top but Weed keeps moving.
Weed wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson trying to control but Weed is working from the bottom.
Weed throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jonathan Weed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Weed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Watson tries to clinch but Weed is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weed. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Weed tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson closes the distance and pushes Weed back into the cage.
Weed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watson is keeping busy.
Weed is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weed down to the mat. Weed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Weed's head.
Weed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson shoots in for a double leg but Weed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weed looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Weed. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed throws a head kick that misses.
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watson showed some decent athleticism there.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weed's head.
Weed wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Watson working Weed over with strikes.
Weed wants to get back to full guard.
Weed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watson's back!
Watson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed struggling to land strikes to the head as Watson covers up.
Watson covering up well under a series of strikes from Weed.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weed struggling to land strikes to the head as Watson covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Weed thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Brian Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Watson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Weed!
Watson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Weed punches the canvas rather than the man.
Watson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weed is landing with strikes. Watson can't take much more of this.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonathan Weed.
I think Watson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Watson!
Brian Watson retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Brian Watson 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albino Leffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Rogers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albino Leffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rogers throws a hook but Leffe blocks it.
Leffe works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Leffe misses.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leffe looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Leffe misses with a straight right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Leffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers punishes Leffe's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Leffe moved away.
Rogers connects with the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogers.
Leffe is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leffe backs up against the cage.
Rogers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Rogers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leffe throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Leffe misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leffe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rogers - the referee stops the clock and Leffe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rogers. Leffe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Leffe down.
Rogers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rogers wants to slow Leffe down by chopping away at his legs.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leffe checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rogers tests Leffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rogers. That snapped Leffe's head back.
Leffe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Leffe crashing down! Leffe tries to stagger back to his feet but Rogers just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Leffe asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Rogers!
A victorious Jimmy Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a right hand that Cell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cell also avoids with ease.
Bob ducks right into an uppercut from Cell.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Bob connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cell to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob is the new bantamweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Bob made sure he mentioned [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « SFL ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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