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LAFC16: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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189 cm
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209 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasi misses with a left hand
and Risley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Risley is trying to work for a kimura but Sasi is defending well.
Sasi wants to get back to his feet.
Risley trying to control the action but Sasi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasi is trying to stand up here but Risley is controlling him well.
Sasi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sasi tries to get out of the position.
Risley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risley is keen to just control but Sasi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley tries to stand and escape but Sasi is controlling the position.
Risley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Average Joes. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sasi tries to kick Risley off but Risley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Risley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sasi pushes Risley off and gets back to his feet.
Risley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sasi did well to prevent Risley getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sasi has one foot on Risley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Risley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sasi, pushing him back against the cage.
Risley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Risley wants to clinch up but Sasi keeps it at a distance.
Risley shoots in and drives through. Sasi sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sasi misses with a takedown attempt - Risley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Risley doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasi circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasi gets a takedown into half guard.
Risley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Risley wants to get back to his feet.
Risley is trying to get back to full guard.
Sasi lands strikes from half guard.
Risley trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sasi working over Risley with some ground and pound. Risley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Risley's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sasi lands a nice short elbow.
Risley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley moves into full guard.
Sasi wants to get up but he can't break Risley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Risley 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.
A shot to the body from Sasi misses
and Risley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Risley taking some punishment here, with Sasi in his 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. Sasi connects with a nice short shot to Risley's temple.
Risley wants to get back to full guard.
Junior Sasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Risley is trying to control but Sasi passes into side control!
Risley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Risley is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sasi lands a nice short elbow.
Sasi throws a strike but Risley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Risley is controlling Sasi's posture.
Sasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sasi pushing down on Risley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sasi working over Risley with some ground and pound. Risley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Risley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sasi's back!
Sasi is trying to get back to his feet but Risley has full control of the position and if anything, Sasi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sasi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Sasi throws a strike but Risley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasi wants to stand but Risley is controlling the position.
Risley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sasi is keeping the position for now.
Risley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Risley stops Sasi from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Risley won't allow Sasi to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sasi throws an off balance right hand
and Risley counters with a body kick.
Risley shoots in but no luck this time.
Risley has Sasi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sasi swings for the body but Risley moves out of range.
Risley misses with a takedown attempt - Sasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Risley shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior Sasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Risley.
Risley ducks under a wild hook from Sasi.
Sasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sasi postures up in Risley's guard and throws a big left but Risley blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Sasi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sasi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sasi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Risley sneaks out the side door and pushes Sasi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Risley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Risley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sasi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Risley is in Sasi's guard.
Sasi wants to stand up but Risley is controlling him.
Risley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Risley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Risley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sasi is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Risley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Risley avoiding damage.
Risley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sasi.
Sasi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Sasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risley manages to pull guard.
Risley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sasi is one step ahead there.
Risley looking for subs off his back but Sasi has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley is trying to stand back up but Sasi is controlling him
Risley has his hands clasped together around Sasi's back. He's all about the action.
Sasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sasi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Risley to regain full guard.
Risley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sasi works over Risley with some ground and pound from guard.
Risley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sasi!
Sasi 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.
Risley looking to secure an arm triangle but Sasi defends it well.
Sasi bucks up and throws Risley to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasi scores with a hook to the body. Risley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Sasi.
Sasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sasi lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Risley manages to get to full guard.
Sasi lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasi postures up in Risley's guard and throws a big left but Risley blocks it.
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 Junior Sasi.
I think Sasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Sasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
272 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephane Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Page!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page has closed the distance and engaged Chen in a clinch.
Page tries to pull guard but Chen won't allow it.
Page is trying to force a seperation but Chen has the dominant position.
Page tries to circle away but Chen has him pinned against the cage.
Chen gets control of Page's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Page off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Page fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chen passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chen in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chen working Page over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chen looking to finish Page with some ground and pound. This is bad for Page!
Chen with shots to the head and body - Page looks very uncomfortable down there.
Page is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen working Page over with strikes here.
Page is still in real trouble! Can Chen finish him?
Chen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Page! Chen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Page and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephane Chen!
A relieved looking Stephane Chen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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276 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Monsoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Brady!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady thows a body shot but no joy.
Brady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brady tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monsoon lands a nice looking body kick.
Brady throws a big shot that misses.
Brady tries to clinch but Monsoon is having none of it.
Brady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brady misses with a body punch
enabling Monsoon to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monsoon steps into range and cracks Brady with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Brady flops backwards and Monsoon dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Marshal Brady has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monsoon passes Brady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monsoon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brady defending well though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Brady has eaten all the pies!
Monsoon blocks the strikes from Brady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon is pressing down on Brady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brady is holding on for now.
Monsoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brady is refusing to be controlled, as Monsoon sits in half guard.
Monsoon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monsoon trying to control from half guard but Brady is working away.
Monsoon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monsoon trying to control but Brady is having none of it.
Monsoon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monsoon working the ground and pound effectively.
Monsoon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brady avoids a series of strikes thrown by Monsoon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monsoon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Monsoon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Monsoon.
Monsoon lands a big elbow.
Monsoon is landing with some decent strikes but Brady is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Monsoon landing strikes from the mount and Brady is in trouble!
Brady is rocked!
Monsoon loads up with a big shot that hurts Brady! He's pulled Monsoon in close but Monsoon has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Brady survive? More strikes from Monsoon and Brady is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Monsoon!
Tim Monsoon retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tim Monsoon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Google (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Google!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez throws a head kick but Google moves out of range.
Google is looking to clinch but Chavez is avoiding it.
A low kick from Chavez misses
and Google holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Google tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Google back against the cage.
Chavez tries to stall but Google uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Google goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Google fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Google throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez being controlled against the cage.
Google has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Google lands a good knee to the midsection. Chavez won't want to take too many of those.
Google swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Google doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
Google misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez wants to break free but Google has control.
Google prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google tries a knee to the head but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Google has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavez down to the mat. Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavez tries to bum rush Google with a series of wild strikes but Google uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Google darts in and clinches Chavez up against the cage.
Google wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chavez working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez working hard to break the clinch.
Google wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Google. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez has Google pushed against the cage.
Chavez dodges an elbow strike from Google.
Google keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Google is controlling the position.
A short right from Google on the inside.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Google.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez wants to break free but Google has control.
Google is trying to drag Chavez to the mat but Chavez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Google.
Google is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chavez is defending well.
Google has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chavez after a bit of a struggle.
Google has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chavez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Google can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Google misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez wants to break free but Google has control.
Chavez working hard to break the clinch.
Google lands a body punch in the clinch.
Google lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Google throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Google lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
It looks like Miguel Chavez has been cut.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Google won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Google creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Google prevents it.
Chavez can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Google.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Google lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Google throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Google lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Google tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Google misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Google taking a breather.
Google misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Google dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Chavez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chavez scores with a jab.
Google throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Google uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Google ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Google takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Google.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Google counters with a good low kick that Chavez was not able to check.
Google looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Google moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Google throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez swinging wildly here.
Google goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Google.
Google rushes Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Google is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Google scores with a shoulder strike.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Google fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Google lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chavez is rocked!
Chavez being controlled against the cage.
Google has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to break free.
Google misses with a body punch.
Google working aggressively here.
Google tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Google is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Google can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Google. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Google - that landed with a thud.
Google lands a right hand.
Google tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Google.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Google finish him?
Google tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Google back against the cage.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Google's takedown attempt.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
Google can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to break free of the clinch but Google has double underhooks.
Google misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chavez.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Google here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Google gets underhooks to prevent Chavez's takedown attempt.
Google doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Google has Chavez pressed against the cage, preventing Chavez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Google keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Google tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Google back against the cage.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Google.
Google goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Google.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Google misses with a hook to the ribs.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Google.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chavez letting Google take a breather here.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Google.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Google misses with a body punch.
Google misses with some punches.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Google has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Google manages to get underhooks.
Chavez wants to break free but Google has control.
Google taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Google dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Chavez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Google showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Nice cross by Chavez.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Google didn't see that one coming.
Google throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Google wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Google swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez lands a jab.
Google has managed to clinch.
Chavez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez is trying to push Google away but Google has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Google.
Google misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marc Google has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Google is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Google lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Google lands a good knee to the midsection. Chavez won't want to take too many of those.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Google doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Google misses with a body punch.
Google goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Google.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Google tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Chavez taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Google doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Google goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Google lands a nice uppercut.
Google doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Google.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Google uses good head movement to avoid it.
Google scores with a knee to the head.
Google doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Google misses with a body punch.
Chavez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Google missing with knees to the body.
Google prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Google tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Google goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chavez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Google. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Google is controlling the position.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Google is controlling the position.
Google pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Google prevents it.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Google lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Google.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Google misses with a knee to the head.
Google pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Google looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Google throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Google is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Google has picked Chavez up - he's going for a ride! Google dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Google trying to advance position but Chavez counters by regaining guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Google clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Chavez's cut.
That's time! Google's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Google has Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Google has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Google.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chavez is looking to break free of the clinch but Google has double underhooks.
Google wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Google is trying to maintain a safe position but Chavez gets an underhook and turns Google into the cage.
Google just leaning against Chavez, taking a breather.
Google goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Google tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
Google gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chavez.
Google tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Google moves into the clinch.
Google tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Google is controlling him.
Google has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Google using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Google misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
Google leaning his opponent against the cage.
Google tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Google tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Google misses with an elbow over the top.
Google holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chavez taking a breather.
Google tries for a takedown but Chavez manages to get underhooks.
Google has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
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!
Google is working Chavez over against the cage.
Google tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Google lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Google manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Google tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Google working aggressively here.
Google lands a shoulder strike.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez misses with a body punch
and Google holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chavez tries to circle away but Google has him pinned against the cage.
Google has Chavez pressed against the cage, preventing Chavez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Google. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Google goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Google pulls his leg out and moves away.
Google lands a two punch combo.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Google moved out of range.
Google darts in and clinches Chavez up against the cage.
Chavez tightens his grip and picks Google up, before dumping him to the ground. Google manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Google working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Google swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Google had his way with Miguel Chavez in that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Chavez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Google manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Google is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Chavez misses with the combination.
Google moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Marc Google is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Google.
Miguel Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Google tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Google's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Google duly obliges.
Google checks a low kick from Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Google does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Google saw that one coming.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Google manages to avoid it.
Google fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google lands a shot to the body.
Google struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez is trying to push Google away but Google has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez tries to score a body lock takedown but Google shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Google lands a shot to the body.
Chavez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Google prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
A head punch on the inside from Google fails to land.
Chavez is looking to control Google's arms but Google gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chavez has his back to the cage.
Google lands with a left to the head.
Google misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Google.
Google misses with some punches.
Google is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Google has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Google lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Chavez.
Chavez trying to stall but Google improves his position.
Google lands a knee to the head.
Google drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chavez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Chavez.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Google circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Google drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Google slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Chavez misses the jab.
A head kick by Chavez misses
and Google counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavez's knee momentarily.
Google forces Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
Google misses with a punch to the body.
Google is pressed up against the cage. Chavez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Google down to the mat. Google avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Google throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Google. Google maintains the clinch.
Google's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Google keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Google is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Google.
Google tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Google misses with a body punch.
Google misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez controlling the action here for a moment.
Google has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chavez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miguel Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Google. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Marc Google is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Google showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Google, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Google!
Marc Google retains his welterweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diem Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay - In My Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diem Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Miles. Miles gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith thumps Miles with a low kick.
Miles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Miles persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diem Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Diem Miles has been cut.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Miles's brow.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Miles's brow.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith distracts Miles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miles is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith is working Miles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miles is rocked!
Smith postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Miles covers up, he's hurt! Smith keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smith and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smith can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - That's coke. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Black!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black wants to clinch.
Carter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black darts in trying to clinch
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Black.
Carter connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Black is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter connects with a nice cross there... Black is looking wobbly and Carter recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Black to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Carter jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Carter!
Post fight, Ryan Carter took to the microphone: 'Party's on me after the show LA! Let's do this'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thicke comes to the cage accompanied by David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat . 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pony!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thicke misses with a wild body shot.
Thicke lunges at Pony with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pony's hand.
Thicke tries to keep at a distance but Pony has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thicke blocks an uppercut.
Pony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thicke backwards.
Pony manages to break the clinch.
Thicke misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Thicke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thicke throws a series of punches but Pony moves out of range.
Thicke misses with a two punch combination.
Thicke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pony misses with a hook. Thicke ducked under it nicely.
Thicke moves in looking to clinch but Pony pushes him off.
Thicke misses with a wild body shot.
Pony throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thicke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pony counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thicke. Pony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thicke looks to land a combination but Pony avoids it well.
Thicke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pony.
Thicke misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Thicke - just one landing.
Pony jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thicke walks into a stiff left hand from Pony.
Thicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Thicke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pony.
Thicke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thicke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pony can pounce on him.
Thicke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thicke missing with a left hand there. Pony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thicke sizes up Pony with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thicke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke scores with a sloppy right hand. Pony should have avoided that one.
Thicke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thicke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thicke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thicke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pony.
Pony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thicke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pony manages to avoid it.
Pony throws a series of punches but Thicke avoids them all with ease.
Pony tries a low kick but Thicke avoids it.
Pony misses with a low kick.
Thicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pony is just out of range.
Thicke punishes Pony's body with a nice straight punch.
Pony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thicke moves away.
Pony ducks under a wild hook from Thicke.
Thicke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pony circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke doesn't manage to clinch there - Pony circles away.
Pony thuds his right hand into Thicke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pony!
Pony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thicke.
Pony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thicke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pony's head.
Thicke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thicke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pony looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thicke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pony wants to land a leg kick but Thicke is out of range.
Thicke misses with a series of wild punches.
Thicke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pony lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pony lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thicke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thicke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thicke just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pony.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pony will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pony misses with a low kick as Thicke jumps back.
Thicke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pony punishes Thicke's body with a nice straight punch.
Thicke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pony works the jab nicely.
Thicke misses with a body shot.
Pony throws a looping overhand right but Thicke ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thicke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thicke misses with a two punch combination.
Pony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Brad Thicke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thicke blocks a leg kick.
Thicke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pony.
Pony avoids the body shot from Thicke.
The crowd cheers as Thicke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pony doesn't seem phased though.
Thicke lands a jab to the nose.
Thicke looks to land a combination but Pony avoids it well.
Pony misses with a low kick as Thicke jumps back.
Pony throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Thicke to counter with a crisp jab.
Pony ducks under a wild hook from Thicke.
Pony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thicke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Pony misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pony.
Thicke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pony moves away.
Good work by Thicke as he checks the leg kick.
Thicke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice combination there by Thicke.
It looks like David Pony has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pony.
Pony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thicke throws out the jab.
Thicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pony is just out of range.
Pony dodges the punch combination from Thicke.
Pony lands a leg kick that knocks Thicke off balance momentarily.
Thicke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pony wants to clinch.
Pony misses with a straight right.
Pony rushes Thicke and presses him up against the cage.
Thicke has Pony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thicke's elbow.
Pony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thicke.
Pony is pressed up against the cage. Thicke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pony down to the mat. Pony avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Thicke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pony moves out of range as Thicke strikes.
A punch combination from Thicke misses.
Thicke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brad Thicke is winning the standup battle so far.
Thicke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pony.
Pony misses with a wild combination.
Pony misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Thicke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pony connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thicke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Thicke misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Thicke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pony looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thicke throws the left hand but Pony avoids the punch easily.
Thicke lands the left hand.
Thicke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pony counters with a good low kick that Thicke was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Thicke.
Thicke wants to clinch up but Pony keeps it at a distance.
Pony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pony tried to score with a low kick but Thicke checks it.
Thicke checks a leg kick.
Pony scores with a body shot.
Thicke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thicke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pony throws out the jab.
Pony attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thicke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony tries to work over Thicke's front leg with a kick but Thicke checks it.
Thicke fails to land with a series of punches.
Thicke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pony fails to land with a series of punches.
Pony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thicke swings for the body but Pony moves out of range.
Pony throws a chopping leg kick but Thicke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pony misses with a low kick.
Pony looks to score with a jab to the body but Thicke is just out of range.
That kick from Pony tenderised Thicke's leg. Thicke is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thicke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pony cracks Thicke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pony misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Pony will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Pony's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pony lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thicke backwards.
Thicke is working for takedown but Pony is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pony looking to throw knees to the head but Thicke is blocking nicely.
Pony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pony is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pony prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Thicke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thicke is looking for a takedown.
Pony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thicke.
Pony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thicke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thicke avoids it.
Thicke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pony prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pony lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thicke.
Pony lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pony.
Pony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pony lands a leg kick that knocks Thicke off balance momentarily.
Pony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pony as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thicke throws a jab when Pony was well out of range.
Thicke checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pony gets through Thicke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke wants to take the fight to the mat but Pony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pony unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thicke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pony crunches a lovely knee into Thicke's ribcage.
Pony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thicke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pony lands a leg kick that knocks Thicke off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pony.
Thicke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pony can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pony.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pony.
Pony lands a jab to the nose.
Thicke slips a straight right by Pony.
Pony closes the distance and clinches.
Pony scores with a hook to the body.
Pony scores a nice knee to the body.
Pony lands an elbow that stopped Thicke in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pony working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pony tries to land a knee to the head but Thicke blocks with his arms.
Pony prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thicke is looking for a takedown.
Pony breaks the clinch.
Pony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pony, right into the meat.
Thicke swinging wildly here.
Thicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pony was well out of range. Poor timing from Thicke.
Thicke tries to clinch but Pony moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pony throws a low kick, looking for Thicke's leg but Thicke calmly moves out of range.
Pony lands with an overhand left.
Pony thumps Thicke with a low kick.
Thicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pony is just out of range.
Thicke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pony can pounce on him.
Thicke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pony.
Pony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pony prevents the takedown attempt.
Pony lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pony throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pony misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pony lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thicke backwards.
Thicke avoiding damage as Pony throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Pony really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Pony's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pony tries to land knees in the clinch but Thicke avoids the damage to the body.
Pony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thicke.
Pony missing with knees to the body.
Thicke wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pony.
Pony lands a nice elbow.
Pony prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Thicke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pony lands a nice elbow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thicke has Pony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thicke takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pony crunches a lovely knee into Thicke's ribcage.
Pony lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thicke or not.
Pony pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pony misses with a punch to the body.
Pony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thicke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pony is defending well.
Pony trying to land knees to the body.
Pony stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Pony.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pony.
Pony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thicke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pony pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pony is looking to slow Thicke down with leg kicks.
Pony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thicke. That did some damage!
Pony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thicke. That did some damage!
Pony avoids the body shot from Thicke.
Pony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thicke.
Thicke ducks under a wild hook from Pony.
Pony slips a straight right by Thicke.
Pony misses with a low kick.
Thicke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pony moves away.
Pony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pony tries to clinch but Thicke is having none of it.
Pony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thicke.
Thicke misses with a body shot.
Pony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Thicke.
Pony is looking to chop away at Thicke's legs.
Thicke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pony takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thicke swings for the body but Pony moves out of range.
Thicke throws an overhand right that lands on Pony's shoulder, as Pony tries to avoid the shot.
Thicke scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pony.
Thicke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pony forces Thicke back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Pony.
Pony is pressed up against the cage. Thicke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pony down to the mat. Pony avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thicke looks to land a left hand but Pony moved out of range nicely.
Thicke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pony misses with an uppercut.
Pony tries a low kick but Thicke avoids it.
Thicke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thicke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thicke avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Pony dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Pony's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thicke is looking to wear down Pony with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thicke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pony forces Thicke back against the cage and clinches.
David Pony seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thicke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pony fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pony scoring well with a low kick there.
Pony swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thicke throws a body punch but Pony moves out of range.
Pony jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pony looks to throw the jab but Thicke is out of range.
Thicke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pony throws a shot from downtown. Thicke moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thicke.
Pony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pony clinches with his opponent.
Thicke is trying to drag Pony to the mat but Pony just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thicke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pony fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Thicke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thicke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pony looks to land a right hand but Thicke moved out of range.
Thicke scores with a body shot.
Thicke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pony. Pony circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thicke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thicke throws a right and a left that Pony avoids nicely.
Thicke connects with a body shot that sends Pony's belly button to the back.
Pony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pony throws a series of punches but Thicke moves out of range.
Pony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thicke tries to clinch but Pony moves away
and Pony counters with a big head kick but Thicke shrugs it off.
Brad Thicke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pony comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thicke. Pony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thicke.
Thicke connects with a body shot that sends Pony's belly button to the back.
Crunch! Pony slams his shin into Thicke's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony misses with a low kick as Thicke jumps back.
Thicke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pony.
Thicke misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thicke. Pony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pony misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thicke does it's job there.
Pony drives through and clinches with Thicke against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pony.
Pony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thicke.
Pony stops a takedown attempt from Thicke.
Pony tries to land knees in the clinch but Thicke avoids the damage to the body.
Pony is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thicke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pony pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thicke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pony can pounce on him.
Thicke misses with a double jab.
David Pony is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pony has managed to clinch.
Pony throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pony breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pony clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pony tries to throw a body punch but Thicke avoids it by throwing Pony back against the cage.
Thicke swings wildly with an uppercut but Pony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Pony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Pony!
David Pony is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade has chosen Good Rats as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Becks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Becks throws a low kick but Kincade moves out of range easily.
Kincade blocks a leg kick.
Kincade throws a low kick, looking for Becks's leg but Becks calmly moves out of range.
Kincade lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Becks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Becks.
Kincade takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Becks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kincade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Becks checks a low kick from Kincade.
Kincade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kincade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kincade throws a solid leg kick but Becks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kincade.
Becks throws a leg kick but Kincade moved away.
Kincade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kincade scores with a jab to the head.
Kincade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Becks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks is looking to chop away at Kincade's legs.
Kincade checks a leg kick nicely.
Becks misses with the combination.
Kincade misses with an uppercut.
Becks misses the shot to the body.
Becks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincade was well out of range. Poor timing from Becks.
Becks ducks under a wild hook from Kincade.
Becks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kincade lands a right hook to the body.
Kincade misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Becks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kincade wants to control but Becks postures up.
Kincade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Becks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincade, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade tries to improve position but can't.
Kincade struggling a bit here.
Kincade controls the position for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becks is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincade is defending well.
Kincade looks to move to half guard but instead Becks has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kincade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Becks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Becks is really struggling to control Kincade but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Becks prevents Kincade from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks trying to control but Kincade is having none of it.
Becks landing strikes from the mount.
Becks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kincade has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kincade!
Becks wants to stand up but Kincade is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becks striking off his back but it's not causing Kincade any problems.
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 Bj Becks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kincade darts in looking for a takedown but Becks gets double underhooks and turns Kincade into the cage.
Kincade tries to pull guard but Becks won't allow it.
Kincade swings wildly with an uppercut but Becks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kincade is trying to break free.
Kincade manages to break the clinch.
Becks misses with the body kick
and Kincade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Becks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kincade is able to avoid easily.
Becks connects with a crisp jab.
Becks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kincade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Becks.
Kincade slips a straight right by Becks.
Becks looks to land a combination but Kincade avoids it well.
Kincade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kincade scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becks.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.
Kincade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Becks.
Kincade 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.
Kincade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Becks's guard.
Becks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kincade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Becks is not content to let Kincade control the position.
Kincade tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks struggling a bit here.
Becks tries to improve position but can't.
Kincade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Becks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Becks dodges the ground and pound from Kincade.
Kincade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Becks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rory Kincade has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Becks's face as Kincade controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kincade seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Kincade.
Kincade in side control, throwing shots but Becks defends.
Becks manages to get back to half guard.
Kincade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Becks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kincade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Becks trying to hold on to Kincade's head to control him but Kincade postures up.
Kincade thows a huge punch but Becks dodges it nicely.
My spies in Full Affliction Fight Team inform me that Kincade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade is looking for a kimura here.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Becks controlling the position well.
Kincade has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Becks defend it? Kincade steps over the head and cranks it - Becks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kincade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160), into his post fight interview.
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