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Bushido 42 Els vs. Omega PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Marie Mubiala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Marie Mubiala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Marie Mubiala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubiala throws a push kick but Sparrow slaps the foot to one side.
Mubiala throws a head kick that misses.
Sparrow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mubiala momentarily.
Sparrow lands a jab to the head.
Sparrow checks a low kick from Mubiala.
Mubiala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mubiala dodges the punch combination from Sparrow.
Mubiala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sparrow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mubiala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Mubiala lands.
Sparrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mubiala scores with a jab to the head.
Sparrow throws an overhand right that lands on Mubiala's shoulder, as Mubiala tries to avoid the shot.
Sparrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mubiala misses with a right hand
and Sparrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mubiala. Sparrow shrugs it off though.
Sparrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mubiala.
A bone on bone clash there as Sparrow blocks the leg kick.
Mubiala throws a push kick but Sparrow slaps the foot to one side.
Mubiala looks to land a right hand but Sparrow moved out of range.
Sparrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mubiala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubiala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sparrow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mubiala.
Sparrow throws a combination. Mubiala tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mubiala throws a leg kick which misses Sparrow's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparrow tries to avoid it.
Sparrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sparrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mubiala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jean Marie Mubiala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mubiala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mubiala throws a nice looking combination but Sparrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubiala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparrow misses with a looping right.
Sparrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparrow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crunch! Mubiala slams his shin into Sparrow's torso.
Sparrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mubiala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubiala. Sparrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but Mubiala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mubiala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Sparrow blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mubiala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubiala thuds his shin into the meat of Sparrow's side.
A solid body kick from Mubiala.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Mubiala.
Sparrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mubiala scores with a kick to the body.
Sparrow throws a body punch but Mubiala moves out of range.
Mubiala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparrow is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mubiala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mubiala 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.
Mubiala tries to land a front kick but Sparrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Marie Mubiala 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Mubiala.
Mubiala lands a jab.
Sparrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Mubiala circles away.
Sparrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Mubiala circles away.
Sparrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mubiala wants to land a leg kick but Sparrow is out of range.
Mubiala jabs Sparrow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparrow swinging wildly here.
Mubiala dodges the punch combination from Sparrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubiala slips a jab and a cross from Sparrow.
Sparrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Mubiala
and Sparrow counters with a nice body shot.
Sparrow throws a shot to the body.
Mubiala tries to move into range but Sparrow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mubiala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparrow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mubiala!
Nice cross by Mubiala.
Mubiala slips a jab and a cross from Sparrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is looking to clinch but Mubiala is avoiding it.
Mubiala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mubiala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sparrow lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubiala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jean Marie Mubiala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparrow misses with a wild combination.
Mubiala looks to land a body kick but Sparrow moved away.
Mubiala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mubiala lands a leg kick that knocks Sparrow off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubiala tries to keep at a distance but Sparrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow scores with a shot to the side of Mubiala's head.
Mubiala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparrow looks to land a right hand but Mubiala moved out of range.
Mubiala tried to score with a low kick but Sparrow checks it.
Mubiala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mubiala ducks under a wild hook from Sparrow.
Mubiala defending well as Sparrow loads up on a big left hand.
Sparrow wants to clinch up but Mubiala keeps it at a distance.
Sparrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mubiala scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubiala throws a head kick that Sparrow semi-blocks.
Mubiala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparrow.
Mubiala slips under a jab.
Mubiala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubiala. Sparrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparrow misses with a hook
and Mubiala counters with a body kick that stops Sparrow in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mubiala throws a head kick that misses.
Mubiala throws a sloppy head kick and Sparrow moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Marie Mubiala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sparrow clobbers Mubiala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mubiala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sparrow.
Sparrow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mubiala is looking to score with low kicks.
Mubiala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack Sparrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Mubiala - just one landing.
Mubiala misses with a head kick.
Sparrow is looking to clinch.
Sparrow slips a straight right by Mubiala.
Sparrow darts in and clinches Mubiala up against the cage.
Mubiala stalling in the clinch.
Sparrow misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mubiala digs a right hand underneath Sparrow's ribcage. Sparrow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mubiala trying to stall but Sparrow improves his position.
Mubiala effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jean Marie Mubiala.
Mubiala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mubiala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Mubiala misses.
Mubiala slips a jab and a cross from Sparrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mubiala scores with a kick to the body.
Sparrow tries to clinch up but Mubiala circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mubiala was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparrow.
Sparrow avoids the head kick by Mubiala.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mubiala!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubiala throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sparrow counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Sparrow misses its intended target.
Mubiala throws a leg kick
and Sparrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sparrow lands with a hook. Mubiala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mubiala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sparrow tries to clinch but Mubiala is having none of it.
Sparrow checks the leg kick.
Mubiala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mubiala slips a straight right by Sparrow.
Sparrow misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow throws a series of punches but Mubiala moves out of range.
Mubiala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sparrow will feel that in the morning.
Mubiala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mubiala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubiala throws a nice head kick!
Mubiala lands a front kick.
Crunch! Mubiala slams his shin into Sparrow's torso.
Jack Sparrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubiala.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mubiala throws a lazy body kick
and Sparrow counters with a one-two to the body.
Sparrow misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Marie Mubiala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mubiala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Marie Mubiala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Burgess could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emory Majors's chin.
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32
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burgess leaves Majors with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burgess looks to land a right hand but Majors moved out of range.
Majors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
Burgess lands with a straight right. Majors didn't see that one coming.
Majors shoots in looking for a takedown but Burgess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Majors's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Majors has a takedown stuffed.
Burgess throws a series of punches but Majors moves out of range.
Majors misses with a double jab
and Burgess counters with a slapping leg kick.
Majors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess lands a jab.
Burgess scores with the left hand. Majors knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess throws a series of punches but Majors avoids them all with ease.
Burgess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgess.
Burgess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Majors, as that shot connected.
Burgess clobbers Majors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burgess misses with a body shot
and Majors counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Majors checks the leg kick.
Majors throws a head kick but Burgess moves out of range.
Majors throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors slips under a jab from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a few strikes there.
Burgess lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majors circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majors was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Burgess attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Majors jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Majors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Majors tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard.
Majors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgess is trying to control the position but Majors postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majors throwing strikes from guard but Burgess blocks nicely.
Majors throws a big elbow that misses.
Majors is fighting to break Burgess's control of his arms but Burgess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Majors prevents Burgess from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majors is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Majors scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess wriggles free and stands up.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Majors. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Majors's hands.
Majors swinging wildly here.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burgess counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Majors thinking.
Burgess fails to land with a series of punches.
Majors tries to clinch there but Burgess circles away.
Majors slips a jab and a cross from Burgess.
Burgess fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majors.
Majors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgess throws out the jab.
Majors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Anthony Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors slips a jab from Burgess.
Majors doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgess circles away.
Burgess misses with a lunging right hand
and Majors makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Majors. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Majors.
Burgess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Majors.
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!
Burgess is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burgess enables Majors to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burgess manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgess is controlling Majors's posture.
Burgess kicks Majors off and gets to his feet.
Majors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Anthony Burgess will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Majors fails to land the takedown.
Majors drives through with a takedown into guard.
Majors scoring with some ground and pound.
Burgess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majors stops Burgess from standing up.
Burgess wriggles free and stands up.
Anthony Burgess is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majors is defended easily by Burgess.
Majors tries to move into range but Burgess moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burgess slaps away a takedown attempt from Majors, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Burgess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burgess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Majors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burgess sprawls well. Burgess wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess throws out a loose jab but Majors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
Burgess throws a nice outside leg kick.
Majors stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burgess.
Anthony Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgess as he jumps to the side.
Burgess throws a combination. Majors tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burgess misses with a two punch combination.
Majors throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Majors finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgess has Majors pulled in close to control his posture.
Majors with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Majors slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burgess regains half guard.
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majors is working away from the top position though.
Majors thows a huge punch but Burgess dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess tries to kick Majors off but Majors keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Majors working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Majors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burgess is looking to control Majors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burgess avoid being mounted?
Majors is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgess sees it coming and defends easily.
Burgess trying to hold on to Majors's head to control him but Majors postures up.
Majors sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgess defending well though.
Majors throwing shots but Burgess is blocking nicely.
Majors is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burgess pushes Majors off and gets back to his feet.
Majors swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors looks for a takedown but Burgess sprawls well.
Majors is breathing heavily.
Burgess scores with a nice head shot.
Majors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgess throws out the jab.
Majors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
Majors showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgess.
Burgess connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess pivots, looking for a leg kick but Majors is out of range and Burgess settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors shoots in but no luck this time.
Majors misses with a wild body shot.
Burgess digs a good hook to Majors's body.
Burgess cracks Majors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 Anthony Burgess will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Majors dives in and grabs Burgess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes down on Majors's head and hops out.
Burgess checks a leg kick.
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Majors.
Burgess stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Majors showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgess.
A punch lands to the side of Majors 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burgess tries to bum rush Majors with a series of wild strikes but Majors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burgess misses with a wild combination.
Majors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majors rushes Burgess and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess tries to work over Majors's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majors turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Majors manages to end up in side control.
Burgess tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Burgess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Majors seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Majors is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burgess knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emory Majors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majors throws an elbow but Burgess slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Burgess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors is putting a hurting on Burgess here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Majors.
Majors is putting a hurting on Burgess here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Majors.
Burgess tries to buck Majors off but Majors is having none of it.
Burgess sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Majors is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgess sees it coming and defends easily.
Burgess has one foot on Majors's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Majors throws a series of punches but Burgess moves out of range.
Majors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgess misses with a double jab.
Burgess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Majors momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majors slips a straight right by Burgess.
Burgess connects with a crisp jab.
Majors takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emory Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burgess walks into a stiff left hand from Majors.
Burgess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Majors saw that one coming.
Burgess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgess scores with a decent looking hook.
Burgess tries to work over Majors's front leg with a kick but Majors checks it.
Majors looks to land a right hand but Burgess moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors shoots for a takedown but Burgess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burgess lands a nice looking body shot.
Majors misses with a head kick.
Burgess lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anthony Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Majors.
Burgess lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Majors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgess.
Majors takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Burgess does it's job there.
Majors slips a straight right by Burgess.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors looks for a takedown but Burgess sprawls well.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
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 Anthony Burgess.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgess, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Burgess!
After the fight, Anthony Burgess was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korczynski counters with a shoot takedown. Four fights it but they end up in guard.
Korczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korczynski is really struggling to control Four but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Korczynski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Four's guard.
Korczynski won't allow Four to sweep him here.
Korczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukasz Korczynski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Korczynski misses with a hook.
Korczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four throws a looping overhand right but Korczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Four moves in looking to clinch but Korczynski pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Korczynski.
Four clinches.
Korczynski working hard to break the clinch.
Four gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Korczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Four keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korczynski's head.
Four avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Korczynski is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Korczynski's guard.
Four takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Korczynski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Korczynski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Four is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Four throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korczynski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korczynski is looking to stand up but Four isn't so interested in that idea.
Four controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Four distracts Korczynski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korczynski controls Four momentarily but Four frees himself.
Korczynski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Four keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korczynski's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Four are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Four cracks Korczynski with a big elbow.
Korczynski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Four is controlling him well.
Four is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Korczynski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Korczynski is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Four wants to control but Korczynski is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Four works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Four trying to control the position but Korczynski is working away.
Korczynski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Four's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korczynski looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korczynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Four in particular looking to stall.
Four seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korczynski taking some punishment here, with Four in his half guard.
Four prevents Korczynski from improving his position.
Four is pressing down on Korczynski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Korczynski is holding on for now.
Four is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Four moves into full mount! Korczynski won't be happy about that!
Korczynski tries to hold on but Four pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Four dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Four fails in his attempt to clinch.
Four looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Korczynski!
Korczynski taking a bit of punishment here - Four scoring with strikes.
Korczynski regains half guard.
Korczynski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Four is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Four trying to control but Korczynski is working from the bottom.
Four is looking to work some ground and pound but Korczynski has wrist control.
Korczynski is striking from the bottom but Four uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Four sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korczynski defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Four prevents Korczynski from improving his position.
Four not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski is trying to get back to full guard.
Four is nestled in close to Korczynski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Korczynski is refusing to be controlled, as Four sits in half guard.
Four landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Four missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Four is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Korczynski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogue Four!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aron Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Ruent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Ruent has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aron Chan's chin.
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24
170 lbs
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180 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Ruent!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruent gets caught napping as Chan dives in and scores a takedown. Ruent manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chan throwing strikes from guard but Ruent blocks nicely.
Chan distracts Ruent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruent has wrist control.
Chan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruent is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruent trying to control the position.
Chan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chan drops back looking for a leg! Ruent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruent manages to kick Chan off! Chan jumps back into Ruent's guard.
Ruent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chan connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chan postures up in Ruent's guard and throws a big left but Ruent blocks it.
Chan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruent is looking for a triangle but Chan pushes his legs off easily.
Chan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruent's guard.
Chan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruent has wrist control.
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chan wants to stand but Ruent has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruent has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruent wants to sweep but no luck.
Chan postures up and lands a big shot to Ruent's brow.
Chan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruent looking to control.
Ruent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chan.
Chan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruent dives on top into guard.
Ruent trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruent passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruent is looking to pass Chan's guard but actually Chan recovers to full guard.
Ruent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruent throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Chan looking for a guillotine here but Ruent defends easily.
Chan looking for a guillotine here but Ruent defends easily.
Ruent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Ruent from controlling successfully.
Ruent stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Chan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chan wants to land a leg kick but Ruent is out of range.
Chan looks for a takedown but Ruent sprawls well.
Ruent falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a three punch combo that has Ruent backing up. Ruent nods at Chan to acknowledge the strikes.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan throws a right and a left that Ruent avoids nicely.
Chan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruent sprawls well. He's pushed Chan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chan drives through and clinches with Ruent against the cage.
Chan looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruent is trying to pull guard but Chan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chan.
Chan stalling.
Chan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruent throws a combination. Chan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Ruent. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruent throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Chan shoots in but Ruent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruent throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
Aron Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan shoots and misses
and Ruent counters with a right hand to the body.
Chan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruent throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ruent.
Ruent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruent circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruent throws a head kick but Chan moves out of range.
Ruent forces Chan back against the cage and clinches.
Ruent is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chan is working for takedown but Ruent is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan has Ruent pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruent breaks the clinch.
Chan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan throws a series of punches but Ruent moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ruent misses.
Chan has his takedown stuffed
and Ruent counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan has his takedown stuffed
and Ruent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruent lands a jab to the head.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Ruent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chan avoids the head kick by Ruent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan.
Chan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Ruent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chan somewhat.
Chan fails with the takedown
and Ruent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruent smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruent swings widly with a right hand
and Chan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ruent.
Ruent has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Ruent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chans head.
Chan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruent tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Ruent back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruent lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is working for takedown but Ruent is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chan looking to stall.
Ruent scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ruent.
Ruent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Ruent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruent gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chan pulls guard.
Ruent pushing down on Chan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruent is pressing down on Chan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chan is holding on for now.
Ruent wants to take a breather but Chan is having none of it.
Ruent lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruent wants to free his trapped foot but Chan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aron Chan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruent content to control rather than advance.
Ruent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chan is just riding it out for now. Ruent eventually gives up the hold.
Ruent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruent is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chan throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Ruent from controlling successfully.
Ruent won't allow Chan to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruent works over Chan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Ruent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Ruent!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chavo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rico Sauve by Girardo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Riviera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavo lands a jab to Riviera's midsection.
Riviera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chavo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chavo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Riviera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Riviera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Riviera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chavo regains half guard, as Riviera was trying to land strikes.
Chavo is trying to stand up here but Riviera is controlling him well.
Riviera wants to pass the guard but Chavo is defending well.
Riviera misses with a head shot. Chavo uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riviera is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera wants to pass the guard but Chavo is keeping the position.
Riviera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riviera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chavo wants to stand up but Riviera is controlling him.
Riviera is looking to advance position but Chavo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Riviera is looking to improve his position but Chavo isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavo landing strikes from the mount and Riviera is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chavo scoring with strikes but Riviera is staying in there.
Riviera is looking to improve his position but Chavo isn't that keen on the idea.
Chavo breaks from Riviera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chavo landing punches.
Riviera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Riviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riviera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Riviera throws an elbow that misses. Chavo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riviera's guard. Nice move by Chavo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera is looking for a triangle but Chavo pushes his legs off easily.
Chavo wanted to stand there but Riviera had control of the position.
Riviera wants to sweep here but Chavo controlling him for the moment.
Riviera has momentary wrist control but Chavo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chavo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chavo is pushing down on Riviera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riviera is fighting to maintain full guard but Chavo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chavo is controlling the pace.
Riviera manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo wants to stand but Riviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chavo defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riviera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chavo is in close to Riviera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riviera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Riviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Chavo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riviera moves away.
Riviera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riviera won't allow Chavo to get back to his feet.
Riviera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavo wants to stand up but Riviera is controlling him.
Riviera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riviera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riviera wants to pass the guard but Chavo is keeping the position.
Chavo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera is pressed up against the cage. Chavo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riviera down to the mat. Riviera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eddie Chavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riviera looks to throw the jab but Chavo is out of range.
Riviera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavo as he jumps to the side.
Riviera throws a hook but Chavo avoids it easily.
Riviera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chavo shoots in for a double leg but Riviera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavo moves out of range as Riviera strikes.
Chavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riviera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riviera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera is working for a kimura but Chavo is defending it quite comfortably.
Riviera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chavo to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riviera is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavo has wrist control.
Riviera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riviera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riviera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riviera tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavo is retaining full guard.
Riviera looking to sit in guard and control but Chavo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riviera keeping moving, preventing Chavo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera wants to sweep here but Chavo controlling him for the moment.
Riviera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chavo has passed into side control.
Chavo wants to control but Riviera is keeping him busy.
Chavo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Riviera to see if he's OK.
Chavo is looking to take a break and control but Riviera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riviera taking a bit of punishment here - Chavo scoring with strikes.
Riviera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riviera missing with punches from the bottom.
Chavo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Riviera controls his leg.
Chavo is nestled in close to Riviera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riviera moves into full guard.
Chavo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riviera is trying to control the position but Chavo postures up.
Chavo working some strikes from top position.
Riviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavo defends well.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Riviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riviera trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Riviera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Riviera fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Riviera sprawling to the canvas. Chavo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Riviera hang on?
It looks like Jorge Riviera has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riviera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavo lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Chavo connects with a nice short shot to Riviera's temple.
Eddie Chavo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riviera won't allow Chavo to pass to mount.
Riviera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chavo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chavo's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riviera has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chavo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Riviera lands with a hammerfist to the side of Chavo's head.
Riviera is persistently looking for the submission but Chavo is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Chavo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Riviera.
Well, with Riviera on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chavo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Chavo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Riviera goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Chavo escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Chavo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riviera has hold of Chavo's hands but Chavo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chavo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riviera tries to get to full guard but Chavo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera trying to control here.
Riviera tries to get to full guard but Chavo has control of the leg.
Riviera taking some punishment here, with Chavo in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Chavo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavo moves nicely into side control.
Chavo avoids the strikes from the bottom by Riviera.
Chavo scoring with punches and elbows.
Chavo is putting a hurting on Riviera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riviera takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chavo stands up.
Riviera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera drives through with a takedown into Chavo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chavo wants to stand but Riviera is controlling the position.
Riviera throwing strikes from guard but Chavo blocks nicely.
Riviera wants to control from the top but Chavo keeps moving.
Riviera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riviera throws a big right hand that misses.
Chavo wants to get back to his feet but Riviera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riviera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chavo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riviera has Chavo in his guard.
Chavo working some strikes from top position.
Chavo won't allow Riviera to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riviera has a closed guard, preventing Chavo from standing up.
Chavo cracks Riviera with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavo looking to pass the guard.
Chavo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Chavo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Chavo!
Eddie Chavo very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's All 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamahawe Ole comes to the cage accompanied by E ala E by Israel . Petrenko has chosen Bro Hymm/ Pennywise as his entrance music. JJ Kamahawe Ole is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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32
168 lbs
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29
167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitry Petrenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko misses with the combination.
Petrenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kamahawe Ole.
It looks like JJ Kamahawe Ole has been cut.
Petrenko misses with a low kick.
Petrenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kamahawe Ole sprawling to the canvas! Kamahawe Ole rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Petrenko finish him?!
Kamahawe Ole is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamahawe Ole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Kamahawe Ole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamahawe Ole misses the shot to the body.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamahawe Ole seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrenko tries to land a leg kick but Kamahawe Ole saw it coming and moves away.
Dmitry Petrenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrenko gets a clinch.
Kamahawe Ole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrenko uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrenko wants to stand but Kamahawe Ole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petrenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrenko passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko is looking to take a break and control but Kamahawe Ole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamahawe Ole manages to get back to half guard.
Petrenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrenko wants to pass to mount but Kamahawe Ole is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kamahawe Ole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dmitry Petrenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kamahawe Ole looks to land a combination but Petrenko avoids it well.
Petrenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamahawe Ole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kamahawe Ole moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrenko.
Kamahawe Ole blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Kamahawe Ole throws a solid leg kick but Petrenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamahawe Ole.
Petrenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrenko has Kamahawe Ole up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamahawe Ole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrenko uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko works over Kamahawe Ole with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamahawe Ole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamahawe Ole has his foot on Petrenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kamahawe Ole's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrenko trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamahawe Ole keeping moving, preventing Petrenko from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitry Petrenko.
Kamahawe Ole swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrenko.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a body punch
and Petrenko counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Petrenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Kamahawe Ole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrenko drives through and clinches with Kamahawe Ole against the cage.
Kamahawe Ole pulls guard effortlessly.
Petrenko throwing strikes but missing.
Petrenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamahawe Ole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamahawe Ole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamahawe Ole looking for a guillotine here but Petrenko defends easily.
Petrenko trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.
Kamahawe Ole is looking for a triangle but Petrenko pushes his legs off easily.
Petrenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamahawe Ole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamahawe Ole looking for a guillotine here but Petrenko defends easily.
Kamahawe Ole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petrenko escapes and throws Kamahawe Ole's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petrenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kamahawe Ole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrenko not doing much here.
Petrenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamahawe Ole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamahawe Ole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamahawe Ole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrenko pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrenko is controlling the pace.
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 JJ Kamahawe Ole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JJ Kamahawe Ole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrenko tries to clinch up
and Kamahawe Ole counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamahawe Ole lands with a right hand.
Kamahawe Ole throws a low kick but Petrenko moves out of range easily.
Kamahawe Ole dips to his left and cracks Petrenko with an uppercut!
Kamahawe Ole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamahawe Ole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrenko has managed to clinch.
Petrenko stalling against the cage.
Petrenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamahawe Ole backwards.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrenko to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole fails to pull guard.
Petrenko breaks from the clinch.
Kamahawe Ole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kamahawe Ole moves out of range easily.
Petrenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrenko throws a head kick that misses.
Kamahawe Ole swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrenko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrenko.
Petrenko scores with a head kick.
Petrenko tries to clinch up.
JJ Kamahawe Ole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrenko scores with a leg kick.
Petrenko looks to land a combination but Kamahawe Ole avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko thumps Kamahawe Ole with a low kick.
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!
Petrenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamahawe Ole scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrenko, right into the meat.
Petrenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamahawe Ole slips a jab and a cross from Petrenko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamahawe Ole checks a leg kick.
Petrenko clinches up against the cage.
Kamahawe Ole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Kamahawe Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrenko is leaning against Kamahawe Ole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamahawe Ole avoids it.
Petrenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamahawe Ole is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries a body shot but Kamahawe Ole blocks it.
Petrenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamahawe Ole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrenko misses with a double jab.
Kamahawe Ole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrenko.
Kamahawe Ole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dmitry Petrenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamahawe Ole connects with the punch.
Kamahawe Ole works over Petrenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamahawe Ole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamahawe Ole as he connects with a hook.
Petrenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrenko looks to land a combination but Kamahawe Ole avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole lands a jab to Petrenko's midsection.
Petrenko misses with a straight right.
Kamahawe Ole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamahawe Ole connects with a right hand. Petrenko shakes it off.
Petrenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamahawe Ole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamahawe Ole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamahawe Ole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamahawe Ole throws out a powerful jab.
Kamahawe Ole dodges the punch combination from Petrenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Petrenko.
Petrenko tries to clinch but Kamahawe Ole is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Petrenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Petrenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dmitry Petrenko made sure he mentioned //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Gael Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Saint Randy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roman.
Saint Randy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saint Randy is looking to regain half guard here but Roman keeps moving and retains side control.
Saint Randy is trying to escape the position but Roman is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Randy taking a bit of punishment here - Roman scoring with strikes.
Saint Randy trying to remain calm as Roman controls from the top position.
Roman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roman controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Randy is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Roman stalls from top position.
Saint Randy is trying to control Roman's posture but Roman avoids it.
The referee asks Roman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saint Randy wants to get back to his feet.
Roman advances nicely into full mount.
Roman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saint Randy tries to hold on but Roman pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Roman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roman landing punches.
Roman with shots to the head and body - Saint Randy looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roman scoring with strikes but Saint Randy is staying in there.
Roman controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for a guillotine from mount but Saint Randy frees his head quite easily.
Roman with shots to the head and body - Saint Randy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roman landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman content just to control the position here.
Roman get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Roman.
Saint Randy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman connects with a jab.
Roman connects with a crisp jab.
Saint Randy is rocked!
Roman is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Saint Randy like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Saint Randy from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Gael Roman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alphons Draclau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphons Draclau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a body punch but Draclau moves out of range.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Draclau circles away.
Draclau swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Draclau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draclau lands a jab to the nose.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draclau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Draclau misses.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draclau walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draclau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Draclau moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
Draclau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Draclau is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Draclau.
Draclau working aggressively here.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Draclau blocks with his arms.
Draclau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller is pushing Draclau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draclau backwards.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Draclau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Draclau.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draclau throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Draclau stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draclau backwards.
Draclau struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draclau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draclau lands with a light punch inside.
Draclau swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Draclau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Draclau digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Draclau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphons Draclau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draclau lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Draclau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draclau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alphons Draclau has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draclau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draclau avoids it.
Draclau scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Draclau prevents a body shot from Miller.
Draclau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draclau digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau looking for a takedown.
Draclau throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draclau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draclau blocks it with crossed arms.
Draclau is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Draclau stalling in the clinch.
Draclau gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draclau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draclau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Draclau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Draclau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Draclau on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alphons Draclau's cut.
That's time! Draclau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Draclau keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Draclau's head but Draclau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draclau shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller throws a right hand that Draclau ducks under and follows up with a left that Draclau also avoids with ease.
Miller pushes Draclau up against the cage in a clinch.
Draclau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draclau swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Draclau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draclau lands with a left to the head.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draclau can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Draclau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Draclau works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Draclau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draclau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphons Draclau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draclau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Draclau jumps guard but Miller stands there with Draclau around his waist. Draclau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller lands a body shot.
Draclau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draclau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draclau lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Draclau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draclau blocking some punches.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Draclau's takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draclau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Draclau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Draclau is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draclau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller gets to his feet - Draclau follows without any prompting.
Miller wants to clinch up but Draclau keeps it at a distance.
Miller gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Draclau.
Miller being controlled against the cage.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Draclau is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Draclau working aggressively here.
Draclau misses with a punch to the body.
Draclau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Draclau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alphons Draclau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Draclau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Draclau's head.
Draclau scores with a hook.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draclau is looking to land body kicks.
Draclau drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Draclau has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Draclau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Draclau.
Miller is trying to escape the position but Draclau is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller is looking to get back to his feet here but Draclau is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miller's back.
Miller has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draclau trying to control momentarily.
Draclau lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Draclau.
Draclau connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Miller to escape the position.
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Draclau is in full control for now.
Draclau lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Alphons Draclau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Draclau is in full control for now.
Draclau trying to control momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Draclau is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Draclau off. It looks like it's working - Draclau slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Miller displaying calm under pressure there.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Draclau dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Draclau from controlling successfully.
Brandon Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Draclau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Draclau is having none of it.
Draclau looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Draclau prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Draclau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miller is proving hard to escape from.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to stand and escape but Draclau is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draclau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphons Draclau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brandon Miller!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brandon Miller waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart comes to the cage accompanied by South Side. 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, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhart tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eberhart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Eberhart shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob sprawls well. He's pushed Eberhart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Eberhart misses.
Bob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eberhart in his tracks.
Eberhart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eberhart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bob throws a right hand that Eberhart ducks under and follows up with a left that Eberhart also avoids with ease.
Bob throws a right and a left that Eberhart avoids nicely.
Eberhart throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Eberhart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eberhart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob connects with a right hand. Eberhart shakes it off.
It looks like Andrew Eberhart has been cut.
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!
Eberhart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eberhart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bob tries to stand and escape but Eberhart is controlling the position.
Eberhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is trying to control. Eberhart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
Bob wants to free his trapped foot but Eberhart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart looking for subs from the bottom but Bob mounts him!
Eberhart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bob controlling from the full mount.
Eberhart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhart is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Eberhart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eberhart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Bob with a hook.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eberhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Bob lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eberhart is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bob! Eberhart is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob is the new bantamweight champion!
Billy Bob managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hippaul Omega Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els's entrance music is Cassidy - Wake Up. A fine choice. Omega Weapon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Faith No More - Land of Sunshine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hippaul Omega Weapon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Els
and Omega Weapon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Els keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Els throws a chopping leg kick but Omega Weapon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Els fails in his attempt to clinch.
Els pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omega Weapon ducks right into an uppercut from Els.
Omega Weapon avoids a kick to the body.
Els misses with an uppercut. Omega Weapon saw that one coming.
Els misses with a straight right.
Omega Weapon throws a shot from downtown. Els moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Els misses
and Omega Weapon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omega Weapon moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Els misses
and Omega Weapon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Els connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega Weapon momentarily.
Omega Weapon moves out of range of the body kick.
Els throws an overhand right that lands on Omega Weapon's shoulder, as Omega Weapon tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Els.
Els throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Els throws a shot from downtown. Omega Weapon moves away and avoids it.
Els throws a head kick that misses.
Omega Weapon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Els connects with a looping right hand.
Els throws a shot from downtown. Omega Weapon moves away and avoids it.
Els shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Omega Weapon eats them both and turns towards Els to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega Weapon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Els.
Els motions for Omega Weapon to come forward. Els throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omega Weapon misses with a straight right.
Els fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Els.
Omega Weapon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon 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.
Els misses with a looping right.
Els throws a jab when Omega Weapon was well out of range.
Els misses with an attempted mid kick.
Els misses with a right hand
and Omega Weapon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Els throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Els misses the body punch
and Omega Weapon counters with a nice uppercut.
Els takes a jab right on the kisser.
Omega Weapon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Els.
Els tries a head kick but it misses.
Els rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega Weapon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omega Weapon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Omega Weapon avoids the head kick by Els.
Els lands a nice looking kick to the body. Omega Weapon takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon avoids the body shot from Els.
Els connects with a crisp jab.
Els plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Omega Weapon moves away from the strike by Els.
Els lands with an uppercut that bounces Omega Weapon off the cage and back into range.
Els throws a leg kick
and Omega Weapon counters with a stiff right hand.
Omega Weapon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Omega Weapon throws a right and a left that Els avoids nicely.
Omega Weapon connects with a right hand. Els shakes it off.
Els misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Els misses with an uppercut
and Omega Weapon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Els works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Omega Weapon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Els.
Omega Weapon misses with a body shot.
Els is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Omega Weapon misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Els - just one landing.
Els throws a head kick that misses.
Omega Weapon throws a series of punches but Els avoids them all with ease.
Els throws a leg kick which misses Omega Weapon's front leg but catches the back leg as Omega Weapon tries to avoid it.
Els is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Els misses with a kick to the body
and Omega Weapon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omega Weapon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega Weapon moves away from the strike by Els.
Omega Weapon 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.
Els bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Omega Weapon's head backwards.
Els throws out a leg kick but Omega Weapon moves out of range and Els only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Els dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Els digs a good hook to Omega Weapon's body.
Els misses with an uppercut
and Omega Weapon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Els throws a series of punches but Omega Weapon moves out of range.
A jab from Omega Weapon finds it's way through Els's defenses.
Omega Weapon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Els looks to throw the jab but Omega Weapon is out of range.
Els takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Els explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Omega Weapon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omega Weapon throws a combination. Els tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Omega Weapon ducks under a wild hook from Els.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Els misses
letting Omega Weapon counter with a right hand.
Els stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Els throws a head kick that misses
and Omega Weapon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Els really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Els doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega Weapon circles away.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega Weapon is just out of range.
Els sizes up Omega Weapon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Omega Weapon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Els throws a head kick that misses.
Els misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega Weapon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Omega Weapon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Els throws a sloppy head kick and Omega Weapon moves out of range easily.
Els's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Omega Weapon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Els scrambles back to his feet.
Els connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Els thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Omega Weapon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Els throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ernie Els is winning the standup battle so far.
Els just misses with a punch to the body.
Els throws a body punch but Omega Weapon moves out of range.
Els throws a jab when Omega Weapon was well out of range.
Good exchange - Els coming out on top.
Els is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omega Weapon can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega Weapon. Els does a little dance to reset his feet.
Els scores with a jab.
Omega Weapon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Els wants to clinch.
Omega Weapon defending well as Els loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon misses with an uppercut. Els saw that one coming.
Els throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omega Weapon lands a jab.
Els swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Els displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega Weapon throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Omega Weapon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Els has got the better of the exchanges.
Omega Weapon lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Els.
Omega Weapon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega Weapon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Omega Weapon ducks under a wild hook from Els.
Omega Weapon moves out of range as Els throws a body kick.
Els throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon checks a leg kick nicely.
Els's corner calls for a 1-2. Els obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Omega Weapon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega Weapon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Els throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega Weapon.
Els throws a front kick aimed at Omega Weapon's knee but Omega Weapon avoids it well.
Omega Weapon moves out of range of the strikes.
Omega Weapon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Els dips to his left and cracks Omega Weapon with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega Weapon misses with a hook. Els ducked under it nicely.
Omega Weapon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Els pivots, looking for a leg kick but Omega Weapon is out of range and Els settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Els dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Els.
Els connects with a single shot there.
Omega Weapon is rocked!
A head kick by Els - that's a beauty! Omega Weapon is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Els can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ernie Els!
Ernie Els is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ernie Els thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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