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LA Combat 77 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santhiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santhiago Silva looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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146 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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139 lbs
1 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santhiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alexander gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexander lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexander maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alexander has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxwell Alexander!
A less than humble Maxwell Alexander misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jax Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delgado comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - My own summer. Andrew Wall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jax Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Wall!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Delgado both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Andrew Wall has been cut.
Delgado lands with a good body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Delgado breaks from the clinch.
Wall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.
Delgado scores with a jab to the body.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delgado moves out of range of the leg kick from Wall.
Wall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Delgado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jax Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wall gets tackled into the cage by Delgado. Delgado maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado lands a left hand.
Wall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Delgado.
Delgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Wall misses
and Delgado counters with a nice leg kick.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Delgado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wall throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delgado is looking to land body kicks.
Delgado instigates a clinch.
Delgado misses with a punch to the body.
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delgado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wall looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wall blocks the body kick.
Delgado clinches up against the cage.
Wall is trying to break free.
Delgado lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wall taking a breather.
Delgado digs a right hand into Wall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wall's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Delgado.
Delgado misses with a body punch.
Wall tries to circle away but Delgado has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to stall.
Delgado can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Wall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wall is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delgado.
Wall tries to circle away but Delgado has him pinned against the cage.
Delgado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delgado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wall.
Delgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Delgado closes the distance and pushes Wall back into the cage.
Wall is trying to push Delgado away but Delgado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wall tries to work over Delgado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado breaks from the clinch.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delgado looks to score with a jab to the body but Wall is just out of range.
Delgado lands with a straight right. Wall didn't see that one coming.
Delgado clinches up with Wall and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Delgado.
Delgado breaks from the clinch.
Delgado misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Delgado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Wall's cut.
That's time! Delgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches.
Wall has had enough of the clinch but Delgado keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Delgado.
Delgado lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delgado.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jax Delgado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Delgado breaks from the clinch.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Wall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delgado has managed to clinch.
Wall wants to break free but Delgado has control.
Delgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delgado breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall takes a swing at Delgado's ribcage but misses.
Wall gets tackled into the cage by Delgado. Delgado maintains the clinch.
Delgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Delgado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delgado breaks from the clinch.
Delgado rushes Wall and presses him up against the cage.
Delgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado is looking to wear down Wall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Delgado.
Delgado digs a good body shot into Wall's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delgado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Wall tries to stall but Delgado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wall.
Wall takes one to the chin there.
Delgado lands with a shot to the body.
Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wall can do to turn this around?
Delgado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delgado has Wall up against the cage in a clinch.
Delgado lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall prevents a body shot from Delgado.
Delgado breaks the clinch.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Delgado wants to clinch up but Wall keeps it at a distance.
Delgado stuns Wall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delgado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wall is breathing heavily.
Wall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wall throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delgado connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delgado instigates a clinch.
Delgado scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
Delgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jax Delgado is winning the standup battle so far.
Delgado lands a body shot.
Wall misses with a hook to the body
and Delgado counters with a left right combination that sends Wall crashing to the mat - Delgado wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Wall out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Delgado!
A very excited looking Jax Delgado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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235 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeAndre Louis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel tries to keep at a distance but Louis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liddel misses with the head strike.
Liddel gets underhooks to prevent Louis's takedown attempt.
Louis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louis shoots in but Liddel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liddel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liddel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Louis avoids it really well and circles away.
Louis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Louis somewhat.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeAndre Louis.
Louis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddel misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel fails with a takedown attempt.
Louis forces Liddel back against the cage and clinches.
Liddel manages to break the clinch.
Louis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liddel won't allow Louis to pass to mount.
Louis is stalling here. Liddel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Louis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Liddel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Liddel is working Louis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Liddel taking a breather here.
Liddel looking to control but instead Louis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liddel.
Louis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liddel.
Liddel content to control rather than advance.
Liddel is trying to control the action in half guard but Louis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Louis trying to control but Liddel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis has a hand on Liddel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Liddel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Liddel controlling from mount.
Liddel breaks from Louis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like DeAndre Louis has been cut.
Louis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Liddel controlling from the full mount.
Liddel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liddel punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above DeAndre Louis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at DeAndre Louis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chuck Liddel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny B. Good. Mike Stallion will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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199 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion cracks McFly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stallion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stallion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stallion wants it to stay on the feet.
McFly shoots in and drives through. Stallion sprawls well.
Stallion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McFly shoots in looking for a takedown. Stallion tries to sprawl out of it but McFly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stallion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stallion throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFly tries a head kick but it misses.
Stallion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stallion throws a right hand that McFly ducks under and follows up with a left that McFly also avoids with ease.
Stallion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stallion punishes McFly's body with a nice straight punch.
McFly dives in and grabs Stallion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stallion pushes down on McFly's head and hops out.
Stallion jabs at McFly's body.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Stallion misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stallion.
Stallion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stallion lands the left hand.
Stallion lands a slapping body shot.
Stallion thows a body shot but no joy.
Mike Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Stallion has knocked McFly down with a huge combo! Stallion steps away and waves a wobbly McFly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McFly is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Stallion.
Oh McFly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFly backs away from a small jab... but Stallion lunges forward with a huge superman punch! McFly crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Stallion with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mike Stallion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Stallion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Nwachukwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Reyes (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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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Nwachukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Reyes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nwachukwu has closed the distance and engaged Reyes in a clinch.
Reyes jumps guard but Nwachukwu stands there with Reyes around his waist. Reyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nwachukwu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reyes blocks it with crossed arms.
Nwachukwu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reyes is keeping busy.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nwachukwu smiles and moves away.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Nwachukwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Reyes.
Nwachukwu takes the fight into the clinch.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Hugo Reyes has been cut.
Nwachukwu crunches a lovely knee into Reyes's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwachukwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reyes or not.
Nwachukwu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reyes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nwachukwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Nwachukwu has him pressed against the cage.
Nwachukwu lands a good knee to the midsection. Reyes won't want to take too many of those.
Nwachukwu lands a nice knee to the body.
Nwachukwu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nwachukwu obliges.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nwachukwu as the two fighters clinch.
Reyes looks winded!
Reyes jumps guard but Nwachukwu stands there with Reyes around his waist. Reyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nwachukwu has Reyes pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nwachukwu working Reyes over with knees to the body.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the body.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nwachukwu scores with a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reyes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nwachukwu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nwachukwu lands a nice knee to the body.
Nwachukwu pushes Reyes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Hugo Reyes's cut even more.
Nwachukwu landing knees to the head.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head.
Reyes is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nwachukwu tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Nwachukwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nwachukwu.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Nwachukwu finish him?
Nwachukwu landing knees to the body.
Reyes seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Nwachukwu.
Reyes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nwachukwu just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nwachukwu as the two fighters clinch.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Nwachukwu won't allow it.
Nwachukwu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nwachukwu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reyes up against the cage.
Nwachukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the body.
Nwachukwu connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Hugo Reyes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Nwachukwu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nwachukwu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nwachukwu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Nwachukwu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nwachukwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Reyes'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.
Nwachukwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nwachukwu.
Nwachukwu throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Nwachukwu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nwachukwu misses with a head kick.
Nwachukwu tries to sprawl but Reyes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reyes seems to be looking for submissions.
Reyes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nwachukwu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.
Reyes is pressing down on Nwachukwu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nwachukwu is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nwachukwu is trying to stand up here but Reyes is controlling him well.
Nwachukwu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reyes is trying to control. Nwachukwu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reyes wants to advance to full mount but Nwachukwu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reyes has gone for a leg lock! Nwachukwu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reyes's guard.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Nwachukwu tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu wants to stand but Reyes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nwachukwu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nwachukwu has picked Reyes up and slammed him! Reyes can't keep hold of the triangle and Nwachukwu manages to pass to side control!
Reyes regains half guard.
Nwachukwu is pressing down on Reyes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reyes is holding on for now.
Reyes is pressing down on Nwachukwu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nwachukwu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nwachukwu is really struggling to control Reyes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu is sitting in close to Reyes's body. Reyes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nwachukwu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nwachukwu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Reyes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugo Reyes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Lung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Lung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings for the body but Lung moves out of range.
Lung throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lung is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lung manages to get to full guard.
Lung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lung trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Lung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson is pulling down on Lung's head to control his posture.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lung from controlling successfully.
Lung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Iron Lung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lung moves away.
Good work by Lung as he checks the leg kick.
Lung throws a big shot that misses.
Lung misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lung won't be happy with that.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson throwing strikes but Lung manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Johnson is trying to control Lung's posture but Lung avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Lung stalls from top position.
Lung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Lung staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Iron Lung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Lung misses the target.
Lung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Lung lands a nice looking body shot.
Lung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lung misses with a low kick.
Lung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lung throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lung!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lung struggling a bit here.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lung manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson throwing shots but Lung is blocking nicely.
Lung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lung.
Lung wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lung has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tim Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lung is keeping the position for now.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Lung controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Lung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lung can't do much from the bottom here.
Lung dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lung wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lung trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson throwing shots but Lung is blocking nicely.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lung wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lung defending well though.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Lung uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lung trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lung.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Lung throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lung to the mat! Lung manages to get full guard.
Lung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lung managing to control the position.
Lung is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lung has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Iron Lung just wasn't active enough.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Lung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Lung tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lung is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Lung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Lung!
Lung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lung from controlling successfully.
Lung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Iron Lung just wasn't active enough.
Lung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lung throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
A left lands for Lung.
Lung cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lung.
Lung 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.
It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lung circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Lung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lung throws out the jab.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Lung bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lung lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lung lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iron Lung is winning the standup battle so far.
Lung lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Lung clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throws a strike but Lung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson wants to stand but Lung is controlling the position.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Lung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lung decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lung cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lung.
Lung motions for Johnson to come forward. Lung throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lung lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lung cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Lung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lung thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iron Lung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Lung.
Lung thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Lung scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lung lands with a cross.
Lung throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lung cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lung finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lung closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Johnson! Lung dives in looking to finish! Johnson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Lung!
Iron Lung is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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5 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Hennig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard takes a swing at Hennig's ribcage but misses.
Howard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dwight Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hennig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hennig.
Hennig misses the shot to the body.
Howard throws a head kick but Hennig moves out of range.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howard throws a body punch but Hennig moves out of range.
Howard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howard.
Hennig throws a hook to the side of Howard's head but Howard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hennig on the side of the head.
It looks like Curt Hennig has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hennig misses with a straight left.
Howard tries to score with a low kick but Hennig moves his leg out of the way.
Hennig misses with a body shot.
Hennig ducks right into an uppercut from Howard.
A clash of legs there as Howard blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennig thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howard if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Howard.
Howard throws the left hand but Hennig avoids the punch easily.
Dwight Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Hennig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hennig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hennig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard throws a leg kick but Hennig sees it coming and moves out of range.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Hennig moves out of range easily.
Howard staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hennig is able to avoid easily.
Hennig drops his hands momentarily and Howard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Howard moves out of range of the body kick from Hennig.
Howard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hennig lands a body shot.
Howard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hennig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hennig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hennig.
Howard throws a low kick, looking for Hennig's leg but Hennig calmly moves out of range.
Howard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Hennig.
Hennig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hennig throws the kick towards the body but Howard avoids it.
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hennig throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Hennig throws a leg kick but Howard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Howard lands a head shot.
Howard looks for the body kick but Hennig saw that one coming.
Hennig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howard throws out the jab.
A big left from Hennig misses.
Howard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howard slips under a jab.
Hennig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hennig. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howard thows a leg kick but Hennig checks it
and Hennig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig takes a swing at Howard's ribcage but misses.
Hennig blocks a low kick nicely.
Howard punishes Hennig's body with a nice straight punch.
Hennig is looking to wear down Howard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Howard misses.
Hennig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hennig lands a nice shot to the body.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hennig.
Hennig misses with a hook to the body
and Howard counters with a head kick. That will keep Hennig thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hennig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hennig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Howard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hennig is controlling him well.
Howard looks winded!
Hennig connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Howard some visible discomfort.
Hennig lands some shots froms side control.
Hennig tries to move to mount but Howard blocks the move with his legs.
Hennig working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Check out the look on Hennig's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hennig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard pushes Hennig away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hennig gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hennig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Hennig creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennig slows the pace down.
Hennig lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Howard down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hennig is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hennig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curt Hennig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curt Hennig's cut.
That's time! Hennig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hennig checks a low kick from Howard.
Hennig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard misses with a hook. Hennig ducked under it nicely.
Hennig looks to score with a jab to the body but Howard is just out of range.
Howard tries to sprawl but Hennig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howard tries to kick Hennig off but Hennig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Howard is not content to let Hennig control the position.
Hennig winds up and cracks Howard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hennig lands with a punch from half guard.
Howard pushes Hennig off looking to stand but Hennig dives back in and keeps control.
Hennig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Hennig connects with a nice short shot to Howard's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hennig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hennig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hennig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is looking to escape.
Hennig is trying to control. Howard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hennig controlling the action here.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hennig.
Well, if Hennig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Howard is trying to stand back up but Hennig is controlling him
Hennig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Curt Hennig just wasn't active enough.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Hennig shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hennig misses with a two punch combination.
Hennig takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hennig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard slips under a jab.
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howard cracks a nice hook into Hennig's ribs.
Hennig shoots in and bounces Howard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hennig chips away with some ground and pound.
Hennig passes Howard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hennig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howard is trying to stand up here but Hennig is controlling him well.
Hennig throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
Hennig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard is trying to stand.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Hennig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hennig slows the pace down in half guard.
Hennig is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hennig is trying to control the action in half guard but Howard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hennig lands with a punch from half guard.
Howard is looking to escape.
Hennig lands with a punch from half guard.
Hennig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hennig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Howard is trying to stand up here but Hennig is controlling him well.
Howard kicks off Hennig and gets to his feet.
Hennig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard moves out of range as Hennig strikes.
Hennig looks for the body kick but Howard saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a head kick but Hennig moves out of range.
Hennig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hennig with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hennig is looking to score with low kicks.
Howard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hennig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
Hennig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
Hennig throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howard checks a leg kick.
Hennig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hennig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hennig is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Howard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Hennig moves out of range easily.
Hennig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hennig.
Howard checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Hennig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Curt Hennig's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Hennig blocks the leg kick.
Howard gets caught flat footed, as Hennig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hennig is controlling him.
Hennig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hennig trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Hennig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hennig throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hennig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hennig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hennig controls the pace.
Hennig stops Howard from standing up.
Hennig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hennig trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennig cracks Howard with a solid left hand.
Hennig working some strikes from top position.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Hennig from controlling successfully.
Hennig throws a big elbow that misses.
Hennig trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Hennig throwing strikes but missing.
Hennig tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hennig is controlling him.
Howard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hennig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Howard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennig in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hennig takes a little break here. Howard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Howard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hennig has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hennig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Hennig works to advance to full mount. Howard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hennig lands a nice shot to the head.
Hennig lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Hennig's attempts to control the action.
Howard really wants to buck Hennig off and get back to his feet.
Curt Hennig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hennig cracks Howard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Howard trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hennig punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howard is rocked!
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Howard is bucking up trying to escape but Hennig cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Howard is still in real trouble! Can Hennig finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hennig! Howard is hurt baaadly! Hennig is firing away with more strikes - Howard is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curt Hennig!
Post fight, an emotional Curt Hennig said 'Its been a blast LA, you have all been wonderful... but this was my last fight here in one of the greatest cities in the World... I must now meet up with my training partners in Helsinki... but I will be back one day... thank you (Tears streaming down his pathetic face)'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Merquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anak Monyet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merquez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mind Da Gap feat. Valete - Não Pára. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
193 lbs
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24
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Merquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anak Monyet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monyet throws a low kick, looking for Merquez's leg but Merquez calmly moves out of range.
Merquez thuds his right hand into Monyet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Anak Monyet has been cut.
Monyet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Merquez misses.
Merquez is looking to clinch.
Merquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Merquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monyet connects with a leg kick. Merquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Merquez slips under a jab.
Merquez closes the distance and clinches up with Monyet, looking for a takedown. Merquez pushes Monyet against the cage but Monyet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merquez ducks under a wild hook from Monyet.
Monyet throws out a loose jab but Merquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monyet takes a swing at Merquez's ribcage but misses.
Merquez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monyet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monyet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merquez.
Monyet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monyet looks to land a right hand but Merquez moved out of range.
Monyet works Merquez's body with a nice hook.
Merquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monyet wants to land a leg kick but Merquez is out of range.
Monyet wants to slow Merquez down by chopping away at his legs.
Merquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Monyet's corner calls for a 1-2. Monyet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Merquez misses.
Monyet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monyet misses with a jab to the body
and Merquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merquez missing with a left hand there. Monyet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Monyet coming out on top.
Merquez wants to clinch up but Monyet keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monyet throws a body punch but Merquez moves out of range.
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!
Monyet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merquez moves away.
Merquez misses with a double jab.
Merquez needs to keep his hands up - Monyet had a free shot at his head there.
Merquez wants to clinch up but Monyet keeps it at a distance.
Merquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anak Monyet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monyet connects with a leg kick. Merquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monyet throws a big shot that misses.
Merquez throws a hook to the side of Monyet's head but Monyet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monyet is looking to land body kicks.
Monyet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monyet misses with a straight right.
Merquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monyet motions for Merquez to come forward. Monyet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monyet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Monyet.
Monyet looks to score with a jab to the body but Merquez is just out of range.
Merquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Merquez is looking to clinch.
Monyet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Monyet is predictable there
and Merquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monyet avoids it really well and circles away.
Merquez misses with a takedown attempt - Monyet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Merquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monyet scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Merquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monyet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monyet but Monyet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Merquez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Merquez misses with a hook.
Merquez throws out a leg kick but Monyet moves out of range and Merquez only half commits.
Monyet throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monyet leaves Merquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merquez tries to clinch but Monyet is having none of it.
Monyet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anak Monyet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anak Monyet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monyet throws a leg kick which misses Merquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Merquez tries to avoid it.
Monyet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merquez.
Merquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monyet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anak Monyet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Merquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monyet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monyet looking for submissions off his back.
Merquez is trying to control. Monyet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monyet missing with punches from the bottom.
Merquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monyet defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monyet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monyet.
Monyet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merquez stands and throws Monyet's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Merquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monyet is not content to let Merquez control the position.
Merquez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monyet to see if he's OK.
Monyet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monyet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merquez is working away from the top position though.
Merquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merquez working Monyet over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monyet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merquez.
Merquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Monyet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Merquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monyet is pressing down on Merquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monyet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Merquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monyet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monyet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merquez has passed into half guard!
Merquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Monyet is pressing down on Merquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Monyet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monyet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merquez passes into half guard.
Monyet tries to roll over but Merquez keeps him under control.
Merquez working Monyet over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monyet taking some punishment here, with Merquez in his half guard.
Monyet is trying to maintain the position but Merquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Merquez is trying to control. Monyet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merquez slips a nice elbow through Monyet's hands, connecting with Monyet's forehead.
Still in half guard, Merquez seems content to control.
Monyet keeping hold of Merquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Merquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monyet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Merquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anak Monyet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Merquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Monyet sprawls well. He's pushed Merquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monyet scoring well with a low kick there.
Monyet drops his hands momentarily and Merquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monyet tries to work over Merquez's front leg with a kick but Merquez checks it.
Merquez slips under a jab from Monyet.
Monyet throws a leg kick but Merquez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Merquez scores with a jab to the head.
Monyet throws a lazy uppercut
and Merquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merquez wants to land a leg kick but Monyet is out of range.
Merquez dives in and grabs Monyet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monyet pushes down on Merquez's head and hops out.
Monyet misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Monyet misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merquez lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Merquez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Merquez misses with a straight left.
Merquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monyet scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Merquez. That snapped Monyet's head back.
Monyet throws a low kick but Merquez avoids it.
Merquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monyet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monyet checks a leg kick nicely.
Merquez throws a leg kick but Monyet checks it.
Merquez tries to clinch but Monyet is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merquez throws a sloppy head kick and Monyet moves out of range easily.
Monyet thuds a left hand into Merquez's body.
Merquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monyet.
A swing and a miss from Monyet.
An inside leg kick from Monyet misses.
Merquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Merquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monyet's guard.
Monyet has an active guard here but Merquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Merquez is looking to advance position but Monyet won't allow it.
Merquez wants to control but Monyet is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monyet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monyet wants to sweep but no luck.
Merquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monyet tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Monyet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merquez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Merquez controlling from mount.
Monyet flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Merquez landing strikes from the mount and Monyet is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monyet tries to hold on but Merquez pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Merquez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Anak Monyet's cut even more.
Monyet is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The cut above Anak Monyet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Merquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Merquez.
Anak Monyet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anak Monyet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Felix Merquez!
Felix Merquez retains his middleweight title!
Felix Merquez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Valhalla Q160 Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Franklin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Pirate quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Pirate is concentrating on defense, preventing Franklin from advancing position.
The Pirate is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Pirate regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Pirate is pulling down on Franklin's head to control his posture.
Franklin forces his way into half guard.
The Pirate tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.
Franklin thows a huge punch but The Pirate dodges it nicely.
Franklin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Pirate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Franklin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pirate holds on to Franklin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The Pirate really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate holds on for dear life.
Franklin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The Pirate is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The Pirate is trying desperately to improve position.
Franklin raining down shots from the mount!
Franklin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee warns The Pirate that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Pirate holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Franklin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Pirate can't escape the position.
Franklin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Franklin prevents The Pirate from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns The Pirate that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Pirate tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
The Pirate is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Pirate is working hard here to advance position.
The Pirate takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pirate is working to get back to half guard.
Franklin thowing shots but they're missing.
Franklin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Franklin scoring with strikes but The Pirate is staying in there.
The Pirate is looking to get to half guard.
The Pirate tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin cracks The Pirate with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Pirate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franklin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Pirate?
Franklin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Pirate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin working The Pirate over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Pirate wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
The Pirate taking shots to the head.
The Pirate is rocked!
The Pirate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh The Pirate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Pirate regains half guard.
The Pirate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
The Pirate seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franklin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Pirate regains half guard.
The Pirate is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Pirate is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pirate 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.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Franklin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Pirate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Franklin with that takedown attempt.
The Pirate lands with a shot to the body.
The Pirate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklin.
Ben Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Pirate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Pirate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Pirate lands a head kick!
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackbeard The Pirate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Franklin.
The Pirate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Pirate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franklin. Franklin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Pirate jabs Franklin right on the nose. Franklin blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by The Pirate.
Franklin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate scores with a jab.
Franklin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blackbeard The Pirate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pirate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franklin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franklin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from The Pirate finds it's way through Franklin's defenses.
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but The Pirate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklin shoots in but The Pirate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Pirate scores with a three punch combo!
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
The Pirate scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Franklin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pirate drops Franklin with a straight right hand, right on the button! The Pirate follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blackbeard The Pirate!
Blackbeard The Pirate retains his featherweight title!
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