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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Ortiz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Murphy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ortiz scores with a shot to the body.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Ortiz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Ortiz is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ortiz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ortiz tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy is rocked!
Ortiz lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Ortiz. Beautiful body shot.
Ortiz lands with a nice body punch.
Ortiz thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Murphy drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ortiz follows Murphy to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Ortiz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justin Ortiz made sure he mentioned iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - RFC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Samir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mohamed Samir's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohamed Samir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samir misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones rushes Samir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Samir tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samir is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Samir is trying to break free.
Samir working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Samir tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Samir tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Samir has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Samir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samir throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Samir throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Samir scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Samir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but Samir is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samir. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves away from the strike by Samir.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Samir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casey Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones slips a jab from Samir.
Jones tries to clinch but Samir is having none of it.
Samir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Samir.
Samir looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Samir is controlling him.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones connects with a jab.
Samir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samir.
Samir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Samir.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samir is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Samir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samir's efforts to push away.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Samir to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Samir looks to clinch but Jones throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Samir taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Casey Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omicron PerseiSeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omicron PerseiSeven!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr throws a shot from downtown. PerseiSeven moves away and avoids it.
PerseiSeven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kerr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
PerseiSeven landing strikes.
Kerr can't do much from the bottom here.
PerseiSeven fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by PerseiSeven.
Kerr stops PerseiSeven from passing to mount.
PerseiSeven throws an elbow but Kerr slips to the side and avoids it well.
PerseiSeven is looking to take a break and control but Kerr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from PerseiSeven are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
PerseiSeven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
PerseiSeven throwing strikes but Kerr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
PerseiSeven tries to bench press Kerr off him but Kerr keeps the position.
PerseiSeven is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kerr off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
PerseiSeven has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will PerseiSeven go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
PerseiSeven struggling to land strikes to the head as Kerr covers up.
PerseiSeven scores with punches 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!
Kerr covering up well under a series of strikes from PerseiSeven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven misses with an elbow to the head.
PerseiSeven misses with punches from the back.
PerseiSeven has the hooks in. Kerr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kerr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kerr escapes and is now in half guard on top.
PerseiSeven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kerr is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if PerseiSeven can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerr is keen to just control but PerseiSeven is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PerseiSeven is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omicron PerseiSeven dominated that round.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
PerseiSeven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
PerseiSeven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kerr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kerr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
PerseiSeven dives in and grabs Kerr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes down on PerseiSeven's head and hops out.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omicron PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
PerseiSeven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
PerseiSeven throws a big right hand that misses.
PerseiSeven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
PerseiSeven throwing strikes from guard but Kerr blocks nicely.
PerseiSeven trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Kerr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PerseiSeven on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PerseiSeven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing PerseiSeven from controlling successfully.
PerseiSeven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
PerseiSeven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerr swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kerr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but PerseiSeven has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kerr regains half guard, as PerseiSeven was trying to land strikes.
PerseiSeven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerr keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
PerseiSeven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kerr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Kerr blocking the ground and pound attempt from PerseiSeven.
PerseiSeven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
PerseiSeven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is refusing to be controlled, as PerseiSeven sits in half guard.
Kerr taking some punishment here, with PerseiSeven in his half guard.
Kerr is refusing to be controlled, as PerseiSeven sits in half guard.
PerseiSeven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time PerseiSeven.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PerseiSeven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omicron PerseiSeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
PerseiSeven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kerr sprawls well. Kerr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. PerseiSeven gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerr misses with an uppercut.
Omicron PerseiSeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PerseiSeven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
PerseiSeven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerr pinned against the cage. Kerr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
PerseiSeven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Kerr. No joy for PerseiSeven on that attempt.
Wayne Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omicron PerseiSeven.
Kerr misses with a looping left.
PerseiSeven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerr circles away.
Kerr misses with a looping right.
PerseiSeven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerr as he jumps to the side.
Kerr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PerseiSeven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerr swivels and escapes.
Kerr misses the jab.
Kerr gets caught napping as PerseiSeven dives in and scores a takedown. Kerr manages to retain guard.
Kerr is pulling down on PerseiSeven's head. It's preventing any offense from PerseiSeven, at least for the moment.
PerseiSeven wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
PerseiSeven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven throws a big right hand that misses.
Kerr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
PerseiSeven postures up in Kerr's guard and throws a big left but Kerr blocks it.
PerseiSeven chips away with some ground and pound.
PerseiSeven trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
PerseiSeven works over Kerr with some ground and pound from guard.
PerseiSeven is working Kerr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PerseiSeven throws an elbow that misses. Kerr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in PerseiSeven's guard. Nice move by Kerr!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PerseiSeven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
PerseiSeven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PerseiSeven pushes Kerr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Omicron PerseiSeven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PerseiSeven drives through with a takedown into Kerr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
PerseiSeven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
PerseiSeven is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerr has wrist control.
Wayne Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PerseiSeven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Omicron PerseiSeven has got the better of the ground game so far.
PerseiSeven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omicron PerseiSeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got PerseiSeven 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omicron PerseiSeven!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rubiao Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rubiao Macarenco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubiao Macarenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Carlsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Carlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carlsson pulls Macarenco into guard.
Macarenco has gone for a leg lock! Carlsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macarenco's guard.
Carlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macarenco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carlsson wants to get up but he can't break Macarenco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carlsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macarenco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlsson defends it easily.
Carlsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Carlsson.
Carlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Macarenco on his heels. He'll look to pass Macarenco's guard now, I'm sure.
Carlsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macarenco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macarenco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macarenco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macarenco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Macarenco's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macarenco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlsson is one step ahead there.
Carlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carlsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macarenco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Carlsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Macarenco shoots and misses
and Carlsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carlsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macarenco keeping full guard, as Carlsson tries to pass.
Carlsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macarenco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlsson is aware though and is defending well.
Carlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macarenco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Macarenco's legs - danger averted.
Macarenco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macarenco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carlsson is working Macarenco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlsson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Macarenco has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carlsson is looking to defend but Macarenco has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carlsson! Macarenco pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carlsson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rubiao Macarenco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ted Tellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Tellis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Tellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Riley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tellis counters with a one-two to the body.
Tellis drops Riley with a beautiful combination! Riley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tellis is looking for the KO!
Riley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tellis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Tellis finish him?
Tellis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tellis tries to get out of the position.
Tellis is looking to sweep but instead, Riley has passed into half guard.
Riley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Riley is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tellis as he works his way to full guard.
Riley drops back looking for a leg! Tellis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tellis manages to kick Riley off! Riley jumps back into Tellis's guard.
Tellis pulls Riley in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley pushes down on Tellis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Riley has eaten all the pies!
Tellis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellis won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
Tellis is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tellis defends it well.
Riley moves into full mount! Tellis won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellis tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tellis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tellis and Riley has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tellis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tellis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tellis is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley has hold of Tellis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tellis seems comfortable defending it but Riley has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tellis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tellis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Riley couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Riley!
Kevin Riley is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Kevin Riley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voorhees comes to the cage accompanied by Friday the 13th Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Big heart |
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Voorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Allen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorhees tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Voorhees's head but Voorhees sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jay Voorhees has been cut.
Voorhees throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voorhees closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voorhees is trying to trip Allen. He has hold of a leg but Allen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Voorhees persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Voorhees postures up.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Voorhees slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allen is on top in guard.
Allen controlling from the top position.
Voorhees 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.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Voorhees's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voorhees is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allen is controlling him.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Voorhees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voorhees working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Voorhees preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Voorhees on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voorhees tries to get out of the position.
Voorhees avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allen won't allow Voorhees to get back to his feet.
Voorhees is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Voorhees looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen postures up in Voorhees's guard and throws a big left but Voorhees blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to control but Voorhees is working from the bottom.
Allen looking to pass the guard.
Allen trying to control but Voorhees is working from the bottom.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voorhees works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voorhees works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Voorhees's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Voorhees shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Allen has his hands on Voorhees's head, controlling the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Allen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Allen looking to control.
Voorhees loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kevin Allen.
Voorhees moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voorhees.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Kevin Allen has been cut.
Voorhees tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
Voorhees lands a knee to the head.
Voorhees misses with a knee strike.
Voorhees with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voorhees lands a good knee to the midsection. Allen won't want to take too many of those.
Voorhees is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Allen is defending well.
Allen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voorhees tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Voorhees prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Voorhees is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Voorhees. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voorhees tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Voorhees keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to break free but Voorhees pushes him back against the cage.
Voorhees is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voorhees keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
Allen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voorhees misses with a knee to the head.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allen is trying to push Voorhees away but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allen is trying to push Voorhees away but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Voorhees has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Voorhees should have avoided that one.
Voorhees fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Allen does it's job there.
Kevin Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voorhees momentarily.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voorhees looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voorhees shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voorhees showed some decent athleticism there.
Voorhees wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kevin Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen trying to hold on to Voorhees's head to control him but Voorhees postures up.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voorhees.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voorhees not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Voorhees.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Voorhees dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Voorhees feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Voorhees throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voorhees throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voorhees.
Allen trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voorhees accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voorhees lands a couple of elbows.
Voorhees throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees tries to stand but Allen is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voorhees postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allen looking to control.
Voorhees throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen chips away with some ground and pound.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Voorhees has wrist control.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Voorhees blocks nicely.
Voorhees working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Voorhees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voorhees haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voorhees keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voorhees is controlling Allen's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Allen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Voorhees back to the cage. Allen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Voorhees misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
Kevin Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Allen both land. Nice combination.
Voorhees forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Voorhees is controlling him.
Voorhees looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen is trying to push Voorhees away but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage.
Voorhees stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Allen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Allen.
I think Allen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Allen!
Kevin Allen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - RFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Harold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold comes to the cage accompanied by marble floors. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Harold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sal Watson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harold gets a clinch.
Harold is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Watson can't fight it off and eventually Harold manages to take the fight to the floor. Watson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harold stops Watson from standing up.
Harold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harold has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harold is controlling him.
Harold distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harold is in close to Watson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harold cracks Watson with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson wants to stand up but Harold is controlling him.
Harold landing some decent shots from guard.
Harold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harold postures up and lands a big shot to Watson's brow.
Harold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watson wants to stand up but Harold is controlling him.
Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harold with a nice head shot there.
Harold stops Watson from standing up.
Harold 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.
Harold forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harold lands a nice short elbow.
Harold prevents Watson from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harold 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.
Harold winds up and cracks Watson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Watson has hold of Harold's hands but Harold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harold working Watson over with strikes.
Harold lands strikes from half guard.
Harold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Watson trying to control but Harold postures up.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Harold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harold prevents Watson from standing back up.
Harold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watson tries to kick Harold off but Harold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Harold there.
Harold working Watson over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harold lands a nice short elbow.
Harold drops an elbow to the side of Watson's head.
Watson tries to roll over but Harold keeps him under control.
Harold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Harold trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Watson gets full guard.
Harold slips nicely into half guard.
Harold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harold prevents Watson from standing back up.
Watson looks winded!
Harold working the head and body with strikes.
Harold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harold drops an elbow to the side of Watson's head.
Harold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Watson is trying to stand back up but Harold is controlling him
Watson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson taking some punishment here, with Harold in his half guard.
Harold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Harold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson scores with a nice head shot.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harold but Harold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson with a jab.
Harold takes one to the side of the head.
Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harold turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harold manages to end up in side control.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Harold scores with a couple of short elbows.
Watson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Harold drags him back down.
Harold is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Watson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harold connects with a decent elbow.
Watson is looking to regain half guard here but Harold keeps moving and retains side control.
Harold prevents Watson from escaping the position.
Harold lands a few punches from side control.
Watson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Harold asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
Watson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watson to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harold lands a decent elbow from side control.
Watson can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Harold drags him back down.
Harold lands a few punches from side control.
Watson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Harold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Watson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harold has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harold scoring with punches from side control.
Harold cracks Watson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harold cracks Watson with a big elbow.
Harold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Watson down.
Watson taking a bit of punishment here - Harold scoring with strikes.
Chase Harold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harold in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harold is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
Harold lands a nice forearm strike.
Harold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Watson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harold creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Watson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Watson is trying to get back to his feet.
Harold scores with punches from side control.
Harold prevents Watson from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harold landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Watson wants to control but Harold postures up.
Watson pushes Harold away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harold gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Watson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Watson can't do much from the bottom here.
Harold working the head and body with strikes.
Watson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harold cracks Watson with a big elbow.
Watson can't do much from the bottom here.
Harold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Harold dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Harold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Harold off the cage and back into range.
Harold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Watson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harold walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Harold.
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harold tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Harold.
Harold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Watson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harold, pushing him back against the cage.
Watson is pressed up against the cage. Harold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Watson down to the mat. Watson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Harold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson cracks Harold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Watson clinches up against the cage.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Harold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harold slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Watson catches Harold right on the button with a cross.
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harold doesn't seem bothered though.
Harold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harold momentarily.
Watson connects with a jab.
Watson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes the fight into the clinch.
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson 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.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
Harold keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson scores with a hook to the body.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Watson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harold is proving hard to escape from.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watson wants to get up but he can't break Harold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Watson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Harold.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson pushes Harold up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Watson really dominated that round.
That's time! Harold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watson instigates a clinch.
Watson is trying to push Harold away but Harold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harold prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Harold has Watson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harold jumps guard and drags Watson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harold has a closed guard, preventing Watson from standing up.
Harold is working an open guard so Watson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harold is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Harold circles away and we're back to standing.
Harold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Harold getting side control.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Watson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Harold manages to mount him!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Watson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Watson can't escape the position.
Harold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Watson's face.
Watson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Watson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Harold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Watson?
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
Harold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Harold.
Watson is trying to escape the mount.
Harold lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harold looking to secure an arm triangle but Watson defends it well.
Harold prevents Watson from getting the reversal.
Watson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Harold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Watson's face.
Harold is landing with some decent strikes but Watson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harold cracks Watson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Watson tries to hold on but Harold postures up.
Watson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Harold goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Watson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control but Harold is working from the bottom.
Harold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harold tries to get out of the position.
Watson 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.
Watson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Watson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Harold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sal Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Harold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Harold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Harold moves away and avoids it.
Watson thuds a left hand into Harold's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sal Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harold's head backwards.
Watson instigates a clinch.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Harold has him pressed against the cage.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson prevents the takedown attempt.
Harold lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harold wants to work for an arm triangle but Watson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Watson taking some punishment here, with Harold in his half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harold wants to pass to mount but Watson is defending the position.
Watson is trying to stand.
Harold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watson is in a horrible position here. Harold smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harold won't let Watson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Harold cracks Watson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Watson tries to hold on but Harold pushes him away.
Watson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Harold landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harold scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Harold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Watson's face.
Watson tries to hold on but Harold pushes him away.
Harold lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson is looking to improve his position but Harold isn't that keen on the idea.
Harold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harold throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Watson because Harold loaded up on that one.
Watson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Watson gets back to full guard.
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harold wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Harold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harold defends well.
Watson tries to strike from the bottom.
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Harold passes into half guard.
Harold uses his free foot to push down on Watson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watson.
Harold breaks from Watson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Harold punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harold working the ground and pound effectively.
Watson is trying to escape the mount.
Watson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Watson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harold's guard.
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.
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 Chase Harold.
I think Harold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Harold!
Chase Harold is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chase Harold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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