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CCF 83: Johnson vs. Adams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The One Armed Man comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up To be C**ted. Gyros has chosen Greek Gyros as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
8 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros tries to close the distance and clinch but The One Armed Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The One Armed Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
The One Armed Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gyros clinches up with The One Armed Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Gyros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The One Armed Man.
Gyros manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The One Armed Man being controlled here momentarily.
The One Armed Man won't allow Gyros to sweep him here.
Gyros is looking to stand up but The One Armed Man isn't so interested in that idea.
The One Armed Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gyros working a defensive guard here.
Gyros keeping moving, preventing The One Armed Man from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros wants to get back to his feet but The One Armed Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The One Armed Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gyros is keeping the position for now.
The One Armed Man is working hard here to advance position.
The One Armed Man wants to control from the top but Gyros keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by The One Armed Man!
Nice takedown defense from The One Armed Man. No joy for Gyros on that attempt.
The One Armed Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gyros.
The One Armed Man thumps Gyros with a low kick.
Gyros closes this distance looking for a takedown but The One Armed Man circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe The One Armed Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt - The One Armed Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gyros looks gassed!
Gyros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The One Armed Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The One Armed Man, right into the meat.
The One Armed Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gyros was well out of range. Poor timing from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by The One Armed Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The One Armed Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
The One Armed Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The One Armed Man is looking to slow Gyros down with leg kicks.
Gyros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The One Armed Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
The One Armed Man lands with a hook. Gyros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gyros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The One Armed Man. The One Armed Man obviously looking to wear him down.
The One Armed Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gyros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The One Armed Man.
Joe The One Armed Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The One Armed Man lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The One Armed Man scores with a nice body kick.
The One Armed Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The One Armed Man misses with a knee strike.
The One Armed Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Gyros avoids the damage to the body.
The One Armed Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Gyros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The One Armed Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The One Armed Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man lands a nice knee to the body.
The One Armed Man is stalling here.
The One Armed Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Gyros goes for a takedown attempt but The One Armed Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gyros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The One Armed Man counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from The One Armed Man tenderised Gyros's leg. Gyros is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The One Armed Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The One Armed Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Gyros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gyros walks forward, straight into a front kick from The One Armed Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The One Armed Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The One Armed Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Gyros tries to work over The One Armed Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The One Armed Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gyros blocks it with crossed arms.
Gyros takes a knee right on the jaw!
The One Armed Man has Gyros pressed against the cage, preventing Gyros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The One Armed Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gyros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gyros goes for a takedown attempt but The One Armed Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gyros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from The One Armed Man.
Gyros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The One Armed Man.
That has opened up Greek Gyros's cut even more.
The One Armed Man takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The One Armed Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gyros up against the cage.
Gyros is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man is pushing Gyros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The One Armed Man.
Gyros takes an elbow to the temple.
Gyros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The One Armed Man misses with a punch to the body.
Gyros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The One Armed Man to keep the fight standing.
Joe The One Armed Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man is struggling to control the position.
The One Armed Man digs a right hand into Gyros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyros's gas tank.
The One Armed Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The One Armed Man stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man is pushing Gyros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The One Armed Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gyros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gyros can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man presses Gyros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The One Armed Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
The One Armed Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The One Armed Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Gyros takes a knee right on the jaw!
The One Armed Man missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from The One Armed Man.
Gyros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from The One Armed Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The One Armed Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Gyros avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The One Armed Man misses with a punch to the body.
The One Armed Man avoiding damage.
The One Armed Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gyros.
Gyros blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The One Armed Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The One Armed Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The One Armed Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gyros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The One Armed Man is fending him off so far but Gyros persists. Nope, The One Armed Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Gyros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The One Armed Man throws a leg kick which misses Gyros's front leg but catches the back leg as Gyros tries to avoid it.
The One Armed Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The One Armed Man feints and then cracks Gyros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gyros down.
The One Armed Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyros walks into a stiff left hand from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
The One Armed Man scores with a hook to the body. Gyros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The One Armed Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The One Armed Man connects with an inside leg kick.
The One Armed Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gyros takes a step back to recover.
The One Armed Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The One Armed Man scores with a kick to the body.
Gyros dives in and grabs The One Armed Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. The One Armed Man pushes down on Gyros's head and hops out.
Gyros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gyros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyros.
Gyros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The One Armed Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The One Armed Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The One Armed Man lands a leg kick that knocks Gyros off balance momentarily.
The One Armed Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for The One Armed Man.
The cut above Greek Gyros's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The One Armed Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gyros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by The One Armed Man. That's going to slow Gyros down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man closes the distance and clinches.
The One Armed Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gyros's face.
The One Armed Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
The One Armed Man lands a body shot.
Joe The One Armed Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gyros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The One Armed Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe The One Armed Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
The One Armed Man misses with a knee strike.
The One Armed Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gyros is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gyros has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The One Armed Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The One Armed Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The One Armed Man landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man effectively controlling the action here.
Gyros working hard to break the clinch.
The One Armed Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gyros up against the cage.
The One Armed Man trying to control the position but instead, Gyros has worked for underhooks and has pushed The One Armed Man into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man trying to land knees to the body.
The One Armed Man lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyros won't want to take too many of those.
The One Armed Man misses with a knee to the head.
The One Armed Man trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyros tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greek Gyros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The One Armed Man stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The One Armed Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The One Armed Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Joe The One Armed Man!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Joe The One Armed Man!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Joe The One Armed Man!
Joe The One Armed Man wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Joe The One Armed Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Cornstick Feat. Benny Jamz & Pharfar - What Money Can Do as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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217 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitney fails with the takedown
so Nielsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Pitney is keeping the position.
Pitney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitney trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Pitney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is staying active underneath Pitney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Pitney is controlling well.
Nielsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pitney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pitney decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pitney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nielsen as he jumps to the side.
Nielsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pitney's half guard.
Nielsen winds up and cracks Pitney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pitney wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Pitney is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pitney is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielsen.
Pitney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pitney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nielsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looks to land a strike but Pitney avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pitney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nielsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pitney dives on top into guard.
Pitney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pitney postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pitney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitney trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitney looking to pass the guard.
Pitney stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Pitney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Nielsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitney dives in and grabs Nielsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nielsen pushes down on Pitney's head and hops out.
Nielsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pitney wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Pitney is working hard here to advance position.
Pitney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen is pushing down on Pitney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pitney is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pitney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nielsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitney is trying to stand up here but Nielsen is controlling him well.
Elias Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitney tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Nielsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pitney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitney is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Pitney actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Pitney is defending well.
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Pitney is defending well.
Nielsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pitney manages to get to full guard.
Pitney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pitney working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen regains half guard.
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pitney is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pitney is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitney pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Pitney.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Nielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pitney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eddie Pitney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nielsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitney's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pitney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitney throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nielsen landing with the ground and pound.
Nielsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pitney dives on top into guard.
Pitney 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.
Pitney wanted to stand there but Nielsen had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pitney trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Pitney tries to pass.
Nielsen has his foot on Pitney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitney works his way back into a safe position though.
Pitney lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitney tries to stand but Nielsen is controlling from the bottom.
Nielsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pitney has picked Nielsen up and slammed him! Nielsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Pitney manages to pass to side control!
Pitney is trying to get an arm triangle but Nielsen is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielsen gets back to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitney pulls his head out easily.
Pitney stands up and beckons Nielsen to join him on the feet.
Pitney gets caught flat footed, as Nielsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitney has wrist control.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nielsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nielsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pitney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nielsen but great work by Pitney.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.
Nielsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pitney is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pitney working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pitney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pitney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pitney postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Pitney pushes his legs off easily.
Pitney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pitney lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nielsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pitney manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elias Nielsen.
I've got Nielsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Elias Nielsen!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Elias Nielsen!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Elias Nielsen!
Elias Nielsen wins by unanimous decision!
Elias Nielsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hale Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hale Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamfist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernandez. Hernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hamfist goes for a takedown attempt but Hernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hale Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.
Hamfist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hale Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamfist. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hamfist misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Hamfist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamfist instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hernandez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamfist wants to take the fight to the mat but Hernandez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamfist dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hale Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamfist slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Hernandez throws a chopping leg kick but Hamfist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hamfist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Hamfist persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hernandez!
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hamfist scores with a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamfist is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Hamfist postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamfist throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hale Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hernandez lands a two punch combo.
Hamfist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
Hamfist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Hamfist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamfist wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamfist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hamfist wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hernandez.
Hamfist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamfist.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Hamfist is controlling the position.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamfist jumps guard but Hernandez stands there with Hamfist around his waist. Hamfist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamfist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hernandez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist tries to score a body lock takedown but Hernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hamfist looks gassed!
Hamfist can't get the takedown.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamfist is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez drops Hamfist with a beautiful combination! Hamfist stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hernandez is looking for the KO!
Hamfist is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hernandez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hale Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Hale Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barn Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Nasri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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147 lbs
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148 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barn Cat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasri blocks a head kick by Cat.
Cat throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
Nasri tries to clinch up but Cat circles away and keeps his distance.
Nasri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cat is looking to get back to his feet here but Nasri is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cat's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasri biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Nasri struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nasri is striking from the back but Cat escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Nasri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Nasri.
Nasri blocks a head kick by Cat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat throws a head kick that misses.
Nasri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cat.
Cat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cat tries a head kick but it misses.
Cat throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Cat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cat.
It looks like Alex Nasri has been cut.
Cat looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasri is just out of range.
Cat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasri staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nasri is defended easily by Cat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barn Cat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Nasri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cat scores with a spinning back kick!
Nasri moves out of range of the body kick from Cat.
Nasri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cat.
Nasri avoids the head kick by Cat.
Nasri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nasri avoids the head kick by Cat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cat. That's going to slow Nasri down.
Cat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat thuds his right hand into Nasri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cat throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
Cat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barn Cat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cat thows a body shot but no joy.
Nasri closes the distance and clinches up with Cat, looking for a takedown. Nasri pushes Cat against the cage but Cat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nasri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nasri doesn't seem bothered though.
Cat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cat. Cat obviously looking to wear him down.
Cat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Nasri moves out of range easily.
Cat lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasri rushes Cat and presses him up against the cage.
Cat is trying to break the clinch but Nasri has him pressed against the cage.
Cat is trying to force a seperation but Nasri has the dominant position.
Cat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cat throws a head kick that Nasri semi-blocks.
Nasri is rocked!
Cat throws a head kick that misses.
Cat looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasri is just out of range.
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Nasri moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nasri.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nasri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cat's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cat can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barn Cat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Nasri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cat throws a head kick that misses.
Cat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cat sprawls well. Cat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nasri gets slowly back to his feet.
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Nasri moves out of range easily.
Barn Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Cat tenderised Nasri's leg. Nasri is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Nasri moves out of range easily.
Cat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nasri.
Alex Nasri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasri avoids the head kick by Cat.
Cat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat misses the shot to the body.
Nasri avoids the head kick by Cat.
Cat throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cat.
Cat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nasri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nasri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nasri trying to control the position from guard on top but Cat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Nasri wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nasri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat cracks the inside of Nasri's front leg.
Nasri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cat counters with a head kick. That will keep Nasri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Nasri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cat can pounce on him.
Nasri tries to clinch there but Cat circles away.
Nasri avoids the head kick by Cat.
Cat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barn Cat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Barn Cat!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Barn Cat!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Barn Cat!
Barn Cat wins by unanimous decision!
Barn Cat very nearly forgot to thank - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari comes to the cage accompanied by Houki Boushi. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Mad Cobra - Put Gunshot. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
175 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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24
179 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romo Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saratuwari lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saratuwari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva drops Saratuwari with a beautiful combination! Saratuwari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silva is looking for the KO!
It looks like Kegon Saratuwari has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saratuwari wants to clinch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Saratuwari moves away and avoids it.
Saratuwari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saratuwari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Silva blocks a jab.
Saratuwari throws a big shot that misses.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva tries for a takedown but Saratuwari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saratuwari takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
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!
Saratuwari scores with a jab to the head.
Kegon Saratuwari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Silva misses.
Saratuwari lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Saratuwari.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries for a takedown but Saratuwari circles away easily
and Saratuwari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romo Silva.
Saratuwari scores with a nice strike.
Saratuwari dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saratuwari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saratuwari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saratuwari to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Romo Silva has been cut.
Saratuwari lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva throws a hook but Saratuwari avoids it easily.
Saratuwari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Saratuwari slips under a jab.
Silva slips a jab from Saratuwari.
Silva shoots and misses
and Saratuwari counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saratuwari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Saratuwari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Saratuwari finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saratuwari momentarily.
Silva throws a series of punches but Saratuwari avoids them all with ease.
Silva slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Saratuwari ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romo Silva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saratuwari looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Saratuwari thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saratuwari walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saratuwari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Saratuwari is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Saratuwari won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Saratuwari keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saratuwari taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Saratuwari trying to control here.
Saratuwari is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saratuwari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saratuwari wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saratuwari pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Saratuwari is keeping the position.
Saratuwari looking for a sweep. Not yet Saratuwari, not yet.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva wants to control from the top but Saratuwari keeps moving.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Saratuwari is retaining full guard.
Saratuwari is controlling Silva's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Romo Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saratuwari moves out of range as Silva strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saratuwari.
Saratuwari throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Saratuwari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Saratuwari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Saratuwari.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saratuwari throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Saratuwari looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Saratuwari shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva swings for the body but Saratuwari moves out of range.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saratuwari.
Silva blocks a jab.
Romo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saratuwari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Saratuwari didn't expect that.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva won't allow Saratuwari to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
Saratuwari trying to control the position.
Saratuwari looking for a sweep. Not yet Saratuwari, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva trying to control but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Saratuwari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saratuwari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Saratuwari jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Saratuwari tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Saratuwari misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saratuwari.
Silva scores with a hook.
Saratuwari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Saratuwari sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saratuwari is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Saratuwari slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saratuwari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kegon Saratuwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romo Silva.
Jab, jab by Saratuwari - just one landing.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Saratuwari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari lands a jab.
Saratuwari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saratuwari ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kegon Saratuwari.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Romo Silva!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Romo Silva!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Romo Silva!
Romo Silva wins by unanimous decision!
Romo Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Herer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taylor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Miseria Cantare - The Beginning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Herer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Herer shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Herer looks to clinch
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Herer drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Herer from controlling successfully.
Herer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Taylor controls Herer momentarily but Herer frees himself.
Herer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herer wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Herer.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herer.
Herer rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Herer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Jake Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Herer.
Herer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herer somewhat.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herer.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Herer avoids nicely.
Herer tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Herer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Herer.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Herer's belly button to the back.
Herer scores with a head kick. Taylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Herer clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herer tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Herer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Herer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Herer has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Herer.
Herer throws a head kick that half lands.
Herer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herer's hands.
Taylor tries to bum rush Herer with a series of wild strikes but Herer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Herer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Herer will probably get the nod.
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.
Herer ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Herer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Herer counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oooooh!!! Taylor has knocked Herer down with a huge combo! Taylor steps away and waves a wobbly Herer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Herer is rocked!
It looks like Jack Herer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor cracks Herer with a left hook right on the temple and Herer goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Taylor lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Herer is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Taylor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Tomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Tomba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Herculus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herculus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomba.
A slow jab from Tomba misses its intended target.
Tomba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herculus lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomba misses the target.
Tomba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tomba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herculus.
Herculus scores with a hook.
Herculus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herculus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Herculus misses with an uppercut. Tomba saw that one coming.
Herculus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herculus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herculus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herculus looks to throw the jab but Tomba is out of range.
Tomba throws a jab but it's blocked by Herculus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomba lands a big head kick that sends Herculus tumbling to the mat! Tomba takes a step backwards and waves Herculus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Herculus is rocked!
It looks like Laz Herculus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herculus swinging wildly here.
Tomba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herculus.
Tomba misses with a series of wild punches.
Herculus lands a lovely overhand right.
Alberto Tomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomba moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomba throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomba circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Herculus to the canvas! Herculus doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tomba keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Tomba!
Alberto Tomba retains his super heavyweight title!
Alberto Tomba made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongtong comes to the cage accompanied by Blackened. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mongtong.
It looks like Jack Woods has been cut.
Mongtong falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mongtong avoids a kick to the body.
Mongtong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woods.
Mongtong tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woods avoids the head kick by Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
Mongtong cracks the inside of Woods's front leg.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongtong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Mongtong misses.
Mongtong moves out of range of the body kick.
Mongtong throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Woods shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mongtong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mongtong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong is pulling down on Woods's head. It's preventing any offense from Woods, at least for the moment.
Mongtong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woods controls the pace.
Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Mongtong blocks nicely.
Woods trying to control but Mongtong is working from the bottom.
Woods with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Woods wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mongtong scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick by Mongtong misses
and Woods counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mongtong's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods wants to control from the top but Mongtong keeps moving.
Mongtong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mongtong trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to control from the top but Mongtong keeps moving.
Mongtong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Woods throws a big elbow that misses.
Woods throws a big elbow that misses.
Woods drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mongtong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mongtong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mongtong!
Woods is looking for a sweep.
Mongtong controlling from side mount.
Woods has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods manages to get back to half guard.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Mongtong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woods trying to hold on to Mongtong's head to control him but Mongtong postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mongtong is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Woods will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Woods's cut.
That's time! Mongtong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mongtong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Mongtong misses its intended target.
Mongtong throws a lazy head kick
and Woods counters with an outside leg kick.
Mongtong scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one.
Mongtong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some bone on bone action there as Mongtong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Woods blocks a leg kick.
Mongtong connects with a leg kick. Woods looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mongtong throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods moves out of range as Mongtong strikes.
Mongtong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mongtong to the mat! Mongtong manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mongtong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mongtong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong can't keep his opponent in guard - Woods advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woods lands a nice short elbow.
Woods wants to free his trapped foot but Mongtong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woods is working for a submission of some sort.
Woods is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mongtong has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woods.
Ground and pound from Woods.
Woods is just content to waste time from the top position. Mongtong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods throws a strike but Mongtong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woods looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Woods might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mongtong kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mongtong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mongtong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Woods wants to sweep here but Mongtong controlling him for the moment.
Jack Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mongtong is fighting to break Woods's control of his arms but Woods is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Woods wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mongtong misses with a double jab
and Woods counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods blocks a head kick by Mongtong.
Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods misses with a low kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Woods. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mongtong misses with a hook.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Mongtong sprawls well.
Mongtong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mongtong tries a head kick but it misses.
Mongtong throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Woods throws a wild body kick that Mongtong sees coming a mile off.
Woods slips a straight right by Mongtong.
Wong Mongtong is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Mongtong as Woods shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mongtong throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Mongtong misses with a straight left.
Mongtong throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mongtong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Woods's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongtong tries to land a body kick
and Woods moves into the clinch.
Woods has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mongtong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mongtong misses with a knee to the head.
Mongtong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mongtong lands a knee to the body.
Mongtong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongtong landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Woods fails to pull guard.
Mongtong is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mongtong down to the mat. Mongtong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wong Mongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong scores with a jab.
Mongtong misses with a low kick.
Woods walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mongtong fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Mongtong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mongtong defends it nicely.
Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mongtong.
Woods lands a nice looking body kick.
Mongtong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Mongtong is out of range.
Mongtong missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mongtong throws a low kick but Woods moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods avoids the body shot from Mongtong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongtong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods slips a straight right by Mongtong.
A head kick by Mongtong misses
and Woods counters with a good low kick that Mongtong was not able to check.
Woods avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woods clinches.
Mongtong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mongtong looking to stall.
Mongtong throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongtong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong trying to land knees to the body.
Woods jumps guard but Mongtong stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongtong gets control of Woods's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mongtong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mongtong keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods is pushing down on Mongtong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mongtong is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woods is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to control the action in half guard but Mongtong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mongtong is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mongtong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mongtong wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Woods's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mongtong throws a lazy head kick
and Woods counters with a body kick.
Mongtong tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses.
Woods staying out of range there.
Mongtong throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Woods tries to clinch up.
Mongtong misses with a straight left.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mongtong defends it nicely.
Mongtong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Woods blocks a head kick by Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongtong throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Mongtong gets caught napping as Woods dives in and scores a takedown. Mongtong manages to retain guard.
Woods has gone for a leg lock! Mongtong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Woods's guard.
Mongtong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.
Woods wants to sweep here but Mongtong controlling him for the moment.
Woods manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Woods is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mongtong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Woods lands a nice shot to the head.
Mongtong is bucking up trying to escape but Woods cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mongtong is surviving well by controlling Woods's body position as best he can.
Woods looking for a guillotine from mount but Mongtong is having none of it.
Mongtong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Woods.
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woods is working for a guillotine from mount but Mongtong frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mongtong has worked his arm free - good work by Mongtong!
Woods tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mongtong is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Woods dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jack Woods's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mongtong misses with a double jab.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Mongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woods connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mongtong some visible discomfort.
Woods is trying to get an arm triangle but Mongtong is defending well.
Woods is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mongtong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mongtong dodges the ground and pound from Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods moves into full mount!
Mongtong tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woods throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mongtong because Woods loaded up on that one.
Woods swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mongtong is now in Woods's guard. A big mistake from Woods there, giving up the dominant position!
Woods trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods working a defensive guard but Mongtong manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Woods's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Woods manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mongtong is in trouble now - Woods has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods with the ground and pound from mount.
Woods lands a nice shot to the head.
Woods thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Woods tries to control but Mongtong wriggling away.
Woods wants to control but instead Mongtong manages to regain half guard.
Woods is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mongtong is just riding it out for now. Woods eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods stops Mongtong from getting back to his feet.
Woods is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods trying to control the action but Mongtong is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Woods has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jack Woods!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jack Woods!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jack Woods!
Jack Woods wins by unanimous decision!
Jack Woods is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jack Woods 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones slips a straight right by Thompson.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson regains half guard.
Thompson gets full guard.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Jones wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Jones stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Thompson.
Jones lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson looks gassed!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones 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.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Jones looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson is rocked!
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Billy Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Thompson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thompson.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with the combination.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Thompson.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Billy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones stands up and beckons Thompson to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones lands a big shot that drops Thompson! Can he finish him?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tom Jones!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tom Jones!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tom Jones!
Tom Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Tom Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adams 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!
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Adams there.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Adams working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Adams working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adams is controlling him well.
Adams cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Adams drags him back down.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Adams.
Adams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Johnson won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Johnson with the active half guard here but Adams passes nicely into side control.
Adams in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is not content to let Adams control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Adams cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams lands a nice forearm strike.
Adams trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson misses with a low kick as Adams jumps back.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Adams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Josh Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Adams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Adams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Samuel Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson is rocked!
Adams loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Johnson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Adams land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Adams stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Adams!
Samuel Adams took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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