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RFC 8: Saber vs Duo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Hernandez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacoby Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Hernandez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacoby Jones just wasn't active enough.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
Hernandez shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Hernandez is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacoby Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Kotkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotkiewicz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Onar-Sukces rodzi wrogów kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Ayers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Ayers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamil Kotkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayers scores with a kick to the body.
Ayers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ayers breaks from the clinch.
Kotkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Ayers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kotkiewicz counters by clinching up.
Ayers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kotkiewicz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ayers's waist but Ayers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kotkiewicz off to one side.
Ayers tries to clinch there but Kotkiewicz circles away.
Ayers throws a front kick that sends Kotkiewicz stumbling back into the cage.
Ayers throws a head kick but Kotkiewicz moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kotkiewicz.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kotkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Ayers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ayers wants to control but Kotkiewicz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ayers pushes Kotkiewicz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kotkiewicz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kotkiewicz controls the position.
Ayers is looking to regain half guard here but Kotkiewicz keeps moving and retains side control.
Kotkiewicz lands a few punches from side control.
Kotkiewicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ayers can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotkiewicz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ayers is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayers is trying to control Kotkiewicz's posture but Kotkiewicz avoids it.
Ayers tries to improve position but can't.
Kotkiewicz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kotkiewicz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayers wants to get back to his feet but Kotkiewicz drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayers is looking for a sweep.
Kotkiewicz trying to control the position but Ayers is working away.
Ayers wants to get back to his feet.
Kotkiewicz is working Ayers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kotkiewicz stands up and beckons Ayers to his feet.
Ayers delivers a nice body kick.
Kotkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ayers.
Ayers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kotkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kotkiewicz throws a combination. Ayers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kotkiewicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ayers as he avoids it easily.
Kotkiewicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Kotkiewicz.
Kotkiewicz looks winded!
Ayers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kotkiewicz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ayers is trying to stand.
Ayers is looking to control Kotkiewicz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ayers avoid being mounted?
Kotkiewicz trying to pass the guard but Ayers defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotkiewicz thows a huge punch but Ayers dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kotkiewicz is working away from the top position though.
Ayers is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayers has hold of Kotkiewicz's hands but Kotkiewicz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kotkiewicz prevents Ayers from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Kotkiewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kotkiewicz lands with a slapping head kick.
Kotkiewicz pushes Ayers up against the cage in a clinch.
Kotkiewicz wants to break free but Ayers has control.
Ayers manages to break the clinch.
Ayers lands with a kick to the temple. Kotkiewicz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kotkiewicz.
Ayers tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotkiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ayers doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotkiewicz circles away.
Ayers misses the shot to the body.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick and Kotkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Kotkiewicz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ayers which made him look bad.
Kotkiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Ayers tries to clinch but Kotkiewicz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotkiewicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Kotkiewicz.
Ayers throws a hook to the side of Kotkiewicz's head but Kotkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kotkiewicz is breathing heavily.
Ayers stuffs the takedown.
Ayers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ayers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kotkiewicz's calf.
Ayers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kotkiewicz takes a step back to recover.
Kotkiewicz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ayers defends it nicely.
Ayers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kotkiewicz.
Kamil Kotkiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayers throws a head kick but Kotkiewicz moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ayers. Kotkiewicz shrugs it off though.
Ayers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kotkiewicz clinches with his opponent.
Kotkiewicz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ayers to keep the fight standing.
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kotkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ayers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kotkiewicz.
Kotkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Ayers. No joy for Kotkiewicz on that attempt.
Ayers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kotkiewicz's head.
Ayers scores with a push kick.
Ayers misses with a body kick.
Ayers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ayers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kotkiewicz tries to break the clinch but Ayers is controlling the position.
Kotkiewicz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ayers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotkiewicz keeps control of Ayers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kotkiewicz is trying to pull guard but Ayers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ayers is looking to break free of the clinch but Kotkiewicz has double underhooks.
Ayers is trying to break the clinch but Kotkiewicz is controlling him.
Ayers is looking to break free of the clinch but Kotkiewicz has double underhooks.
Ayers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ayers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ayers throws a front kick aimed at Kotkiewicz's knee but Kotkiewicz avoids it well.
Ayers stuffs the takedown attempt from Kotkiewicz. Kotkiewicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ayers has Kotkiewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ayers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ayers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kotkiewicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayers is looking to land body kicks.
Kotkiewicz connects with a leg kick. Ayers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kotkiewicz avoids the head kick by Ayers.
Ayers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kotkiewicz.
Kotkiewicz gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotkiewicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ayers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ayers pushes Kotkiewicz off looking to stand but Kotkiewicz dives back in and keeps control.
Kotkiewicz controlling the action here.
Kotkiewicz throwing shots but Ayers is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayers has one foot on Kotkiewicz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ayers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ayers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kotkiewicz throws a head kick but Ayers moves out of range.
Ayers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kotkiewicz blocks the body kick.
Ayers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ayers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Ayers.
Kotkiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayers circles away.
Ayers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayers wants to clinch up but Kotkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Kotkiewicz thuds his shin into the meat of Ayers's side.
Kotkiewicz blocks the body kick.
Ayers tries to clinch but Kotkiewicz moves away
and Kotkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Kotkiewicz misses with a takedown attempt - Ayers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ayers throws a lazy head kick
and Kotkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ayers tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotkiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ayers throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayers throws a looping overhand right but Kotkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Ayers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kotkiewicz shoots in for a takedown but Ayers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ayers keeps Kotkiewicz at a distance using the push kick.
Ayers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ayers moves in looking to clinch but Kotkiewicz pushes him off.
Kotkiewicz looks for a takedown but Ayers sprawls well.
Dan Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Kotkiewicz.
Kotkiewicz tries to keep at a distance but Ayers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kotkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotkiewicz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ayers but Ayers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ayers lands a head kick. Kotkiewicz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ayers feints and then cracks Kotkiewicz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kotkiewicz down.
Ayers delivers a nice body kick.
Kotkiewicz shoots in for a takedown but Ayers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ayers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ayers connects with a leg kick. Kotkiewicz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kotkiewicz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ayers throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Ayers.
Nice body kick there by Ayers.
Ayers lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayers stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Ayers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kotkiewicz moves out of range of the body kick from Ayers.
Ayers leaves Kotkiewicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kotkiewicz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ayers tries to clinch up but Kotkiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kotkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Ayers.
Ayers throws a head kick but Kotkiewicz moves out of range.
Ayers closes the distance and clinches.
Ayers tries to break free but Kotkiewicz pushes him back against the cage.
Kotkiewicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ayers's efforts to push away.
Ayers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayers tries to clinch up but Kotkiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kotkiewicz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ayers tries to sprawl out of it but Kotkiewicz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ayers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ayers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kotkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kotkiewicz.
Kotkiewicz prevents Ayers from breaking the clinch.
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kotkiewicz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ayers fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ayers wants to clinch up but Kotkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ayers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotkiewicz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ayers throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Ayers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ayers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Ayers!
An out of breath Dan Ayers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Nude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Professor Nude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Lee!
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, Professor Nude!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee defending well as Nude loads up on a big left hand.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Nude.
Lee tries for a takedown but Nude circles away easily
and Nude counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nude scores with a body shot.
Lee tries for a takedown but Nude circles away easily
and Nude counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Nude to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Nude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nude misses with a few strikes there.
Nude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Nude makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nude throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Nude.
Lee shoots and misses
and Nude counters with a nice uppercut.
Nude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Nude counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Nude lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown but Nude circles away easily
and Nude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee tries for a takedown but Nude circles away easily
and Nude counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Nude counters with a straight right hand.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Nude counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Lee to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Professor Nude!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebron James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dustin Johnson has been cut.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
James moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Dustin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in James's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
James working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from James.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
James looks winded!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Johnson is now in James's guard.
Johnson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dustin Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
James shoots and misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dustin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails with the takedown.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
James taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson cracks James with a solid left hand.
James throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Dustin Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by James!
James won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
James trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a decent shot there.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to stand.
Dustin Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Johnson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dustin Johnson waved his t-shirt featuring iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - RFC's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roc Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi comes to the cage accompanied by Deadly Melody. 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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145 lbs
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152 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeo Takeshi!
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, Roc Martin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeshi throws out the jab.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Takeshi tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Takeshi tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
Takeshi wants to break free but Martin has control.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takeshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin drops his hands momentarily and Takeshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Takeshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Takeshi to get to his feet.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
The fighters circling - Takeshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takeshi misses with a kick to the body.
Takeshi loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Takeshi swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Takeo Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeshi tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Martin throws a right and a left that Takeshi avoids nicely.
Takeshi sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeshi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut.
Takeshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takeshi connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Takeshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeshi is breathing heavily.
Martin throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeshi delivers a nice body kick.
Takeshi throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into range.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi cracks Martin with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin rushes Takeshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takeshi's efforts to push away.
Takeshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takeshi can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Takeshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Takeshi down.
Takeshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeshi misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Takeshi digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Takeshi misses with a few strikes there.
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 Takeo Takeshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin manages to pull guard.
Martin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Martin wants to stand and escape but Takeshi is having none of it.
Martin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Takeshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Takeshi tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Takeshi misses.
The fighters circling - Takeshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin with a jab.
Takeshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takeshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takeshi's waist but Takeshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Takeshi.
Takeo Takeshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin clinches with his opponent.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Takeshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Takeshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takeshi tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Takeshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeshi misses with a two punch combination.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Takeshi.
A punch combination from Takeshi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeshi. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin darts in and clinches Takeshi up against the cage.
Martin landing knees to the body.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Martin.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeshi.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takeshi scores with the left hand. Martin knows he should have avoided that one.
Martin tries to clinch up but Takeshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Takeshi misses.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takeshi lands with a nice body kick.
Martin has Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin jumps guard and drags Takeshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roc Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takeshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeo Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roc Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin tries to pull guard but Takeshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin breaks the clinch.
Takeshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin wants to clinch up but Takeshi keeps it at a distance.
Takeshi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takeshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takeshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeshi lands a left hand.
Takeshi tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Takeshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martin drives through and clinches with Takeshi against the cage.
Takeshi is trying to force a seperation but Martin has the dominant position.
Takeshi working aggressively here.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takeo Takeshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.
Takeshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Martin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeshi.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takeshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
Takeshi misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Takeshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Martin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martin.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martin scores with a hook.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Takeshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takeshi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin lands a damaging elbow.
Martin decides to pull guard.
Martin pushes Takeshi off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin wants to clinch.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeo Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takeshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Takeshi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Takeo Takeshi made sure he mentioned MaFiA FightWear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Izzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Ives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Izzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ives lands an overhand right.
Izzo moves into the clinch.
Ives stops a takedown attempt from Izzo.
Izzo tries to pull guard but Ives holds him up against the cage and eventually Izzo drops back down to his feet.
Ives is pushing Izzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ives pushes Izzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ives misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ives lands a shoulder strike.
Izzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ives walks away with a smile on his face. Izzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Russell Ives has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Izzo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Izzo is defended easily by Ives.
Ives closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izzo working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ives misses with a body punch.
Izzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Ives lands a takedown into guard.
Ives working some strikes from top position.
Izzo looking to control.
Izzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ives loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Izzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ives working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ives working some strikes from top position.
Ives trying to control but Izzo is working from the bottom.
Izzo wants to stand up but Ives is controlling him.
Ives postures up in Izzo's guard and throws a big left but Izzo blocks it.
Izzo 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.
Izzo keeping moving, preventing Ives from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izzo pushes Ives off and gets back to his feet.
Ives misses with a double jab.
Ives misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ives loads up on a big right hand but Izzo slips the punch.
Ives closes the distance and clinches up with Izzo, looking for a takedown. Ives pushes Izzo against the cage but Izzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Izzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Izzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ives gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izzo takes a shot to the head.
Ives breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izzo misses with a takedown
and Ives counters with a nice uppercut.
Izzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ives swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ives.
Ives misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ives does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ives, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ives is looking to clinch.
Izzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Izzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Ives dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Izzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ives misses with a wild combination.
Ives fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Izzo has his takedown stuffed
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives lands with a straight right. Izzo didn't see that one coming.
Izzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ives throws a right and a left that Izzo avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Izzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izzo fails to land the takedown.
Izzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives doesn't manage to clinch there - Izzo circles away.
Ives tries to bum rush Izzo with a series of wild strikes but Izzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ives throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ives tries to clinch there but Izzo circles away.
Ives swats away the attempt to clinch by Izzo.
Izzo misses with a few strikes there.
Izzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Izzo shoots for a takedown but Ives saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russell Ives has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Izzo.
A jab from Ives finds it's way through Izzo's defenses.
Izzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ives tries to sprawl out of it but Izzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ives manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Izzo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ives.
Ives has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Izzo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ives trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Izzo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ives's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izzo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izzo wants to control but Ives is keeping busy.
Ives is just content to waste time from the top position. Izzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Izzo keeping moving, preventing Ives from controlling successfully.
Izzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Izzo wants to stand up but Ives is controlling him.
Izzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives throws a strike but Izzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ives manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Izzo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ives perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izzo is looking to escape.
Izzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ives connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Ives dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ives misses with a takedown attempt - Izzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Izzo. No joy for Ives on that attempt.
Izzo slips a straight right by Ives.
Izzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russell Ives is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ives fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Izzo shoots in for a takedown but Ives shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Izzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ives.
Ives with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izzo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ives is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Izzo.
Izzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ives sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Izzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ives just misses with a punch to the body.
Ives lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives swings for the body but Izzo moves out of range.
Russell Ives is winning the standup battle so far.
Ives takes a swing at Izzo's ribcage but misses.
Izzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell Ives seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ives shoots in for a takedown but Izzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Ives. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ives misses with an uppercut.
Izzo slips a jab and a cross from Ives.
Ives tries to close the distance and clinch but Izzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ives throws a lazy right hand but Izzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ives tries to avoid it but Izzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ives to the ground. Ives escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Izzo wants to clinch.
Ives ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Izzo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ives is just content to waste time from the top position. Izzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Izzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ives wants to get back to full guard.
Ives manages to get to full guard.
Ives can't keep his opponent in guard - Izzo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Izzo stands and throws Ives's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ives tries to improve position but can't.
Ives on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ives tries to get out of the position.
Izzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Izzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ives knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Izzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Izzo cracks Ives with a big elbow.
Ives looks to move to half guard but instead Izzo has passed into mount! Damn!
Izzo trying to control but Ives is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izzo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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 Russell Ives.
Well Ives has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Ives!
Our winner, Russell Ives, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Hongwen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hongwen comes to the cage accompanied by Tiptoe Through The Tulips. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Hongwen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a swing at Hongwen's ribcage but misses.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Hongwen is just out of range.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Hongwen.
Hongwen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hongwen stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Hongwen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hongwen connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Hongwen throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Hongwen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hongwen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hongwen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves away from the strike by Hongwen.
Wang Hongwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hongwen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hongwen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
It looks like Wang Hongwen has been cut.
Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongwen manages to avoid it.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hongwen is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hongwen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hongwen's guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Hongwen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hongwen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Hongwen moves away and avoids it.
Hongwen lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hongwen counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hongwen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Hongwen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hongwen.
Hongwen misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hongwen misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hongwen throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Hongwen throws a combination that misses
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braun Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Hongwen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hongwen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hongwen throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a series of punches but Hongwen moves out of range.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva takes a swing at Hongwen's ribcage but misses.
Hongwen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hongwen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva looking to stall.
A short right from Hongwen on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hongwen tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Hongwen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Hongwen back against the cage.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva 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.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hongwen.
Hongwen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hongwen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Hongwen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hongwen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Hongwen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hongwen throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hongwen's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva trying to control but Hongwen is working from the bottom.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hongwen wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Hongwen is defending the position.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hongwen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wang Hongwen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hongwen misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to move into range but Hongwen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wang Hongwen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Hongwen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva throws a series of punches but Hongwen moves out of range.
Hongwen takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Hongwen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Hongwen does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva throws a right hand that Hongwen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hongwen also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Hongwen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hongwen.
Hongwen connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Hongwen tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang Hongwen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Hongwen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hongwen as he jumps to the side.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Hongwen fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hongwen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hongwen misses with a few strikes there.
Hongwen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hongwen works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Hongwen missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hongwen throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hongwen was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Hongwen throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Hongwen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hongwen lands the left hand.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hongwen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Hongwen.
Hongwen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hongwen scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hongwen circles away.
Hongwen dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Hongwen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hongwen throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hongwen.
Silva looks to land a combination but Hongwen avoids it well.
Hongwen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva defending well as Hongwen loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hongwen. Hongwen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Hongwen clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wang Hongwen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hongwen looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hongwen rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hongwen catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Hongwen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Hongwen's cut.
That's time! Hongwen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hongwen tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hongwen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hongwen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hongwen wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Hongwen. That snapped Silva's head back.
Hongwen misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hongwen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Hongwen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hongwen throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hongwen lands with a right hand.
Hongwen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hongwen throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Hongwen.
A swing and a miss from Hongwen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hongwen. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hongwen lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hongwen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Hongwen throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hongwen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hongwen feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Hongwen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hongwen digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Hongwen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Hongwen scores with a four punch combination!
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hongwen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hongwen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Hongwen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Hongwen misses with a few strikes there.
Wang Hongwen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva moves away from the strike by Hongwen.
A jab lands there for Silva.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hongwen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hongwen looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva swings for the body but Hongwen moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Hongwen had his way with Braun Silva in that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Hongwen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hongwen misses with a straight left.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Hongwen as he connects with a hook.
Hongwen dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Hongwen swinging wildly here.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hongwen moves away.
Hongwen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Hongwen.
Hongwen moves into the clinch successfully.
Hongwen keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hongwen tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Hongwen tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hongwen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hongwen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang Hongwen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hongwen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hongwen throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hongwen scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hongwen.
Silva scores with a one two! Hongwen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Hongwen finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Hongwen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Hongwen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hongwen tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hongwen. Hongwen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hongwen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva throws a series of punches but Hongwen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Hongwen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hongwen misses with the combination.
Silva lands a nice hook to Hongwen's body. Hongwen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Hongwen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva cracks Hongwen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Braun Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Wang Hongwen.
I think Hongwen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Hongwen!
Wang Hongwen retains his heavyweight title!
Wang Hongwen very nearly forgot to thank iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - RFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mubaracus Duo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Saber had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Saber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mubaracus Duo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saber's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duo under the eye.
Duo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saber was covering up waiting for the punch and Duo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saber has his foot on Duo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duo works his way back into a safe position though.
Saber is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Duo frees his head nicely. Oh but Saber has switched to an armbar! Duo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Urijah Saber!
Urijah Saber retains his featherweight title!
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