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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkady Rossovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rossovich has chosen By Your Side as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Henry Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Rossovich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aarons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossovich throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aarons.
Aarons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aarons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rossovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aarons has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rossovich is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Aarons yanks on the arm and Rossovich is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Aarons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Aarons!
Henry Aarons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharp Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chevelle-Jars. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharp Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna lands a jab-cross combination.
Te Huna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Te Huna can't get the takedown.
Te Huna is trying to break the clinch but Pen has him pressed against the cage.
Te Huna stops a takedown attempt from Pen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Te Huna.
Pen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Te Huna regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pen is looking to stand up but Te Huna won't let him.
Te Huna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pen throwing strikes but missing.
Pen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pen looking to pass the guard.
Te Huna wants to get back to his feet but Pen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pen wants to pass the guard but Te Huna is keeping the position.
Te Huna wants to stand and escape but Pen is having none of it.
Te Huna keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Te Huna tries to bum rush Pen with a series of wild strikes but Pen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pen dodges the punch combination from Te Huna.
Te Huna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pen counters with a three punch combo that has Te Huna backing up. Te Huna nods at Pen to acknowledge the strikes.
James Te Huna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pen slips a jab and a cross from Te Huna.
Te Huna swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Te Huna takes a swing at Pen's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Te Huna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Huna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Te Huna misses with a double jab
and Pen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Te Huna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pen tries for a takedown but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Te Huna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Te Huna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Te Huna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Te Huna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Te Huna throws a combination that misses
and Pen counters with a left and a right that stings Te Huna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Te Huna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Te Huna fails to land with a series of punches.
Te Huna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pen.
Te Huna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pen counters with a nice body shot.
Te Huna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pen circles away quickly and effectively.
Te Huna scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Te Huna looks winded!
Te Huna looks to score with a jab to the body but Pen is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Te Huna misses with a looping right.
Te Huna throws a jab but it's blocked by Pen.
Te Huna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Te Huna will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Te Huna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Te Huna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Te Huna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pen counters by moving into the clinch.
Pen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Te Huna prevents it.
Te Huna wants to get back to striking at distance but Pen won't allow it.
Te Huna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pen is working for takedown but Te Huna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Te Huna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Te Huna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Te Huna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sharp Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te Huna throws a left and a right that both miss
so Pen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pen drops back looking for a leg! Te Huna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Te Huna manages to kick Pen off! Pen jumps back into Te Huna's guard.
Pen stops Te Huna from standing up.
Pen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Te Huna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pen has Te Huna in his guard.
Pen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Te Huna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen is looking for a triangle but Te Huna pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Te Huna passes into half guard.
Pen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Te Huna lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sharp Pen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna advances to half guard.
Pen is trying to control but can't.
Pen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Te Huna pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Te Huna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pen gets back to half guard.
Pen looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Te Huna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna prevents Pen from improving his position.
Pen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Te Huna pulls his head out easily.
Pen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Te Huna pulls his head out easily.
Te Huna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Te Huna is keen to just control but Pen is a slippery customer.
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 Sharp Pen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Te Huna throws a combination that misses
and Pen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pen shoots and misses
and Te Huna counters with a series of strikes. Pen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Te Huna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pen.
Pen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Te Huna.
Te Huna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pen backs up against the cage.
Te Huna looks to land a combination but Pen avoids it well.
Pen staying out of range there.
Te Huna misses with a double jab.
Te Huna fails to land with a series of punches.
James Te Huna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Huna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Te Huna misses with a combination
and Pen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Te Huna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Te Huna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Te Huna lands a nice looking body shot.
Sharp Pen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Te Huna swinging wildly here.
Te Huna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pen circles away quickly and effectively.
Te Huna connects with a single shot there.
Te Huna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pen rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen fails to land the takedown.
Te Huna throws a series of punches but Pen avoids them all with ease.
Te Huna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pen moves into the clinch.
Te Huna is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sharp Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Te Huna after a bit of a struggle.
Te Huna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Te Huna tries to circle away but Pen has him pinned against the cage.
Te Huna is looking to break free of the clinch but Pen has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna trying to stall but Pen improves his position.
Pen is looking for a takedown.
Te Huna is working for takedown but Pen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Te Huna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Te Huna after a bit of a struggle.
Te Huna manages to break the clinch.
Te Huna cracks Pen with a good jab.
Te Huna scores with a hook to the body. Pen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Te Huna throws a series of punches but Pen avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Te Huna.
Te Huna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Te Huna throws a nice looking combination but Pen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Te Huna throws a one two combo.
Pen looks for a takedown but Te Huna sprawls well.
Te Huna throws a hook but Pen avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Te Huna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Te Huna really dominated that round.
That's time! Pen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Te Huna misses with a combination
and Pen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pen.
Pen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Te Huna dives on top into guard.
Te Huna stopping the sweep attempt from Pen.
Pen is looking for a triangle but Te Huna pushes his legs off easily.
Pen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Te Huna has passed into half guard!
Pen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen trying to hold on to Te Huna's head to control him but Te Huna postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Te Huna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pen defending well though.
Pen has a hand on Te Huna's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Te Huna takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pen tries to reverse the position but Te Huna maintains control.
Pen is bucking up trying to escape but Te Huna cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Te Huna manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pen to take his back!
Te Huna is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Pen tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen is working hard here to advance position.
Te Huna is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Te Huna keeps control of the position easily here as Pen tries to buck him off.
Te Huna controlling well, preventing Pen from escaping the position.
Te Huna looking for the choke but no joy.
Te Huna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen tries to break free.
Te Huna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Te Huna looking for the choke but no joy.
Te Huna controlling well, preventing Pen from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pen doesn't escape.
Pen tries to escape the position.
Te Huna scores with strikes from the back.
Te Huna controlling the position well here. Pen rolled but Te Huna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Pen right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Huna punches Pen on the ear.
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!
Pen trying to control the hands but Te Huna breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James Te Huna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Te Huna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Te Huna.
Pen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Te Huna throws a series of punches but Pen moves out of range.
Te Huna just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Pen with that takedown attempt.
Te Huna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pen is rocked!
Te Huna connects with a body shot that sends Pen's belly button to the back.
Oh Pen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Te Huna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pen seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Te Huna connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Pen! He's out on his feet! Te Huna rushes in and drops Pen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Te Huna!
Our winner, James Te Huna, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Calvin Harris - Feel So Close (Nero Remix). Dick Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Stallion's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz with a poor takedown
letting Stallion counter with a right hand.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Stallion circles away easily
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stallion counters with a straight that turns Diaz's legs to rubber! Stallion pushes forward with more strikes and Diaz goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Stallion!
A very excited looking Mike Stallion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jankowski wants to clinch up but Cheshire keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Jankowski is having none of it.
Jankowski looks to land a combination but Cheshire avoids it well.
Jankowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jozef Jankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankowski clinches up with Cheshire and pushes him back against the cage.
Jankowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheshire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire wants the takedown. Jankowski is fighting it off but Cheshire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jankowski's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cheshire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cheshire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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!
Benji Cheshire has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jankowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheshire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jankowski connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jankowski misses the target.
Jankowski wants to clinch.
Cheshire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jankowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks with his arms.
Jankowski avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Jankowski avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
Cheshire gets through Jankowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankowski can't find room to land a body shot as Cheshire controls the action.
Jankowski blocks the elbow strike.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire blocks an uppercut.
Jankowski misses with a knee to the head.
Jankowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jankowski landing knees to the head.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Jankowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cheshire blocks it with crossed arms.
Jankowski tries a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheshire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jankowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheshire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire wants the takedown. Jankowski is fighting it off but Cheshire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jankowski's guard against the cage.
Cheshire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cheshire throwing strikes from guard but Jankowski blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Benji Cheshire hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jankowski misses the jab.
Jankowski looks to land a combination but Cheshire avoids it well.
Jankowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cheshire drives through and clinches with Jankowski against the cage.
Cheshire looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski connects with a knee to the head.
Jankowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Jankowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jankowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jankowski has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jankowski tries a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire lands with a left to the head.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheshire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankowski backwards.
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jankowski is breathing heavily.
Cheshire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jankowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire working Jankowski over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benji Cheshire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jankowski misses with a looping left.
Jankowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jankowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jankowski thows a leg kick but Cheshire checks it
and Cheshire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheshire wants to control but Jankowski is keeping him busy.
Jankowski has hold of Cheshire's hands but Cheshire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cheshire throws a strike but Jankowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cheshire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheshire content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheshire postures up.
Cheshire trying to control but Jankowski is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jankowski throws the left hand but Cheshire avoids the punch easily.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankowski circles away.
Cheshire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Jankowski pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire shoots for a takedown but Jankowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Jankowski is looking to chop away at Cheshire's legs.
Jankowski clinches up with Cheshire and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jankowski avoids it.
Cheshire lands a right hand.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jankowski is keeping busy.
Cheshire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jankowski after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheshire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jankowski.
Cheshire tries to stall but Jankowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Jankowski misses with a knee to the head.
Jankowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks with his arms.
Jankowski misses with a knee strike.
Jankowski tries to throw a body punch but Cheshire avoids it by throwing Jankowski back against the cage.
Cheshire crunches a lovely knee into Jankowski's ribcage.
Jankowski scores with a shot to the side of Cheshire's head.
Cheshire looking to stall.
Jankowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jankowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheshire is defending well for now.
Jozef Jankowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankowski connects with a knee to the head.
Jankowski looking to throw knees to the head but Cheshire is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Jankowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks with his arms.
Jankowski has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Jankowski connects with a knee to the head.
Cheshire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jankowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jozef Jankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cheshire.
Jankowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jankowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheshire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheshire avoids it.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire is looking to control Jankowski's arms but Jankowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheshire has his back to the cage.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks with his arms.
Jankowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheshire.
Cheshire is stalling here.
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 Jozef Jankowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cheshire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jankowski takes a step back to recover.
Jankowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jozef Jankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheshire.
Jankowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Jankowski is avoiding it.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Jankowski pushes him off.
Jozef Jankowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Jankowski pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire moves into the clinch.
Cheshire has a couple of punches blocked by Jankowski.
Jankowski pushes Cheshire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Jankowski in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jankowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jankowski tries to stall but Cheshire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheshire tries to land knees in the clinch but Jankowski avoids the damage to the body.
Jankowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheshire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jankowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jankowski misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jankowski's defenses.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jankowskis head.
Jankowski is rocked!
Jozef Jankowski's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire lands a big knee to the head and Jankowski goes down! Cheshire pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Cheshire!
Benji Cheshire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
273 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore connects with the punch.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackmore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackmore closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnar, looking for a takedown. Blackmore pushes Lesnar against the cage but Lesnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar darts in trying to clinch
and Blackmore counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lesnar off his feet! Blackmore dives into side control looking to finish!
Lesnar is rocked!
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lesnar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blackmore.
Lesnar is not content to let Blackmore control the position.
A big shot lands for Blackmore! That's hurt Lesnar! Will he recover? Blackmore fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Blackmore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Dredd (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Dredd jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd lands a jab to the nose.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dredd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dredd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dredd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Dredd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dredd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dredd but great work by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller trying to control the position but Dredd is working away.
Dredd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller staying calm.
Miller tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dredd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.
Miller staying calm.
Dredd tries to escape but Miller is in control.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miller prevents Dredd from escaping the position.
Miller stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller instigates a clinch.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Miller.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dredd.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dredd.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Dredd is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Dredd.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Dredd in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Dredd blocks it.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dredd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dredd goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab lands there for Dredd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Dredd in a clinch.
Dredd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Dredd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dredd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Dredd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dredd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dredd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dredd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dredd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dredd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dredd but great work by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd wants to get back to his feet.
Dredd prevents Miller from improving position.
Miller prevents Dredd from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Miller stalls from top position.
Miller tries to stand but Dredd is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dredd keeps working.
Miller misses with the ground and pound.
Dredd sneaks out the side door and pushes Miller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Miller clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
Dredd can't get the takedown.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dredd goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd moves away
and Dredd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dredd but great work by Miller.
Miller trying to control the position but Dredd is working away.
Dredd is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dredd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dredd seems a little lost for a moment, as Miller dominates the positioning.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
Dredd lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Dominic Dredd has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a head kick that drops Dredd to the mat! Dredd scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dredd is rocked!
Ryan Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dredd is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dredd misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Dredd catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dredd seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Dredd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dredd finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Dredd lands with a 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 Ryan Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominic Dredd's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Miller is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Dredd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dredd.
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Dredd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller wants to stand but Dredd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dredd kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dredd misses with a wild combination.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Dredd.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dredd digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Ryan Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dredd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dredd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dredd feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dredd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind Dredd 's knee.
Dredd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller looks to clinch
so Dredd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dominic Dredd has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard.
Dredd wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dredd pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miller tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dredd lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Dredd tries to move into range but Miller 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.
A close third round but Dominic Dredd just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dominic Dredd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dredd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
so Dredd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dredd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dredd misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to clinch.
Dredd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller wants to clinch
and Dredd counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dredd's guard.
Miller stops Dredd from standing up.
Dredd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dredd kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dredd is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.
Miller stands up and waves to Dredd to follow him.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dredd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dredd counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller stops Dredd from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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!
Miller wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Dredd is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dredd's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dredd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Dredd tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Dredd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Dredd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller rushes Dredd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dredd wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dredd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Dredd blocks it.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Dredd's takedown attempt.
Ryan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Dredd.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dredd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miller to the mat. Miller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dredd is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to stand but Dredd is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dredd wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Dredd pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Dredd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Dredd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dredd on the ground.
Dredd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dredd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dredd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ryan Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Dredd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dredd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dredd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dredd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dominic Dredd!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Dominic Dredd!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Dominic Dredd!
Dominic Dredd wins by unanimous decision!
Dominic Dredd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Speakman (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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Speakman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Speakman.
It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Speakman pinned against the cage. Speakman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Speakman is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Speakman trying to control here.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speakman's head.
Speakman wants to get back to his feet.
Speakman trying to control here.
Speakman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speakman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is thwarting Speakman's attempts to control the position.
Speakman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Speakman from improving his position.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Speakman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Speakman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speakman is looking to escape.
Speakman trying to control from the bottom.
Speakman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speakman's head.
Speakman is looking to escape.
Speakman trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Speakman is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speakman wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Speakman dodges it nicely.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speakman is trying to stand.
Speakman is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Speakman avoid being mounted?
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson prevents Speakman from improving his position.
Speakman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Speakman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speakman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speakman is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Speakman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to keep Speakman in close.
Speakman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speakman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speakman.
Speakman throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speakman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Speakman misses with a few strikes there.
Speakman misses with a few strikes there.
Speakman fails to land with a series of punches.
Speakman misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a combination. Speakman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Speakman finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Speakman was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson stops Speakman from standing up.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Speakman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speakman.
Jeff Speakman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speakman cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Speakman slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speakman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Speakman misses with an uppercut.
Speakman fails to land with a series of punches.
Speakman misses with a two punch combination.
Speakman misses with a two punch combination.
Speakman misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Speakman does it's job there.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speakman misses with a wild combination.
Jeff Speakman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speakman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Speakman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Speakman parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Speakman to escape.
Speakman can't do much from the bottom here.
Speakman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Speakman is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Speakman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throwing shots but Speakman is blocking nicely.
Speakman wants to get back to full guard.
Speakman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Speakman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Speakman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Speakman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Speakman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson works over Speakman with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson stops Speakman from standing up.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Speakman blocks nicely.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speakman wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson stands up over Speakman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speakman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson is in close to Speakman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Speakman pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speakman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Speakman has wrist control.
Speakman pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Speakman is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speakman trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working an open guard so Speakman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Speakman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Speakman.
Speakman with a nice cross.
Speakman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Speakman misses with a few strikes there.
Speakman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Jeff Speakman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speakman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Speakman fails to land with a series of punches.
Speakman staying out of range there.
Speakman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speakman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speakman as he avoids it easily.
Speakman tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Speakman which made him look bad.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Speakman.
Tim Johnson's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speakman lands the left hand.
Speakman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Speakman scores with a jab.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
No joy there for Speakman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speakman 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.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Speakman wants to get back to full guard.
Speakman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Speakman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speakman taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Speakman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Speakman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Speakman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Speakman is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
Speakman wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speakman's head.
Speakman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
A lull in the action here.
Speakman controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Speakman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Speakman doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Speakman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tim Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speakman controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Speakman looking for a sweep. Not yet Speakman, not yet.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Speakman blocks nicely.
Speakman working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Speakman wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Speakman is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Speakman's temple.
Speakman trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Speakman is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speakman is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Speakman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speakman as he avoids it easily.
Speakman tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson swings for the body but Speakman moves out of range.
Speakman misses with a double jab.
Speakman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Speakman looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Speakman throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Speakman's legs.
Speakman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Speakman.
Speakman throws a combination that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Speakman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Speakman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Speakman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Speakman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speakman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jeff Speakman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Speakman's head back.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Speakman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Speakman trying to control from the bottom.
Speakman is looking to escape.
Speakman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Speakman wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson is in close to Speakman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Speakman is retaining full guard.
Speakman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Speakman keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson works over Speakman with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Speakman.
Speakman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Speakman 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.
Speakman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Speakman wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Speakman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Speakman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Speakman controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Speakman maintains control.
Speakman controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to hold on but Speakman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Speakman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Speakman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speakman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Speakman misses.
Speakman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Speakman misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Speakman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Speakman scores with a three punch combo!
Speakman misses with a wild combination.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speakman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Speakman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson throws the left hand but Speakman avoids the punch easily.
Speakman throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speakman.
Speakman lands a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Speakman ducks down to avoid it.
Speakman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson postures up in Speakman's guard and throws a big left but Speakman blocks it.
Speakman is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Speakman.
Speakman is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Speakman avoid being mounted?
Tim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speakman's head.
Speakman wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Speakman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Speakman slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speakman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speakman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Speakman duly obliges.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speakman slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Speakman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Speakman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Speakman finds it's target.
Speakman fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Speakman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speakman moves away.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Speakman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Speakman.
Johnson is rocked!
Speakman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speakman throws an overhand right that has Johnson reeling! Speakman follows up with more punches and Johnson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Speakman!
Jeff Speakman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vak Yoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. Vak Yoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vak Yoo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazansky avoids the head kick by Yoo.
Kazansky fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazansky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazansky is breathing heavily.
Kazansky shoots in for a double leg but Yoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazansky closes the distance and clinches up with Yoo, looking for a takedown. Kazansky pushes Yoo against the cage but Yoo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kazansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazansky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoo.
Yoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Yoo connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazansky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazansky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Yoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yoo throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Yoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoo lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazansky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoo jabs at Kazansky's body.
Kazansky misses with a double jab.
Kazansky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kazansky is rocked!
Yoo punishes Kazansky's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Kazansky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Yoo flashes Kazansky a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kazansky's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kazansky crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Yoo punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vak Yoo!
A very excited looking Vak Yoo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ka Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith has chosen Dos Equis as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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202 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ka Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldsmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lima throws out a powerful jab.
Lima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldsmith.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldsmith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldsmith slips under a jab.
Lima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldsmith at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldsmith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lima dips to his left and cracks Goldsmith with an uppercut!
Goldsmith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Lima misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lima.
Lima closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Goldsmith! Lima dives in looking to finish! Goldsmith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ka Lima!
During a confident post fight interview, Ka Lima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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