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UCLA 23: Salita vs Murphy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamb Chop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamb Chop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Mcgrath!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcgrath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chop as he avoids it easily.
Chop lands a nice looking body kick.
Mcgrath is looking to land body kicks.
Lamb Chop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgrath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgrath tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chop pushes Mcgrath up against the cage in a clinch.
Chop scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcgrath looks gassed!
Chop dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcgrath takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Chop.
Mcgrath drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chop drives through and clinches with Mcgrath against the cage.
Chop slows down the pace here.
Chop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chop lands a nice elbow.
Chop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chop lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamb Chop.
Chop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chop moves into the clinch.
Chop stalling in the clinch.
Mcgrath has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lamb Chop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Mcgrath.
Chop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chop stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgrath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chop.
Mcgrath takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mcgrath looking for a takedown.
Chop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chop lands a good knee to the midsection. Mcgrath won't want to take too many of those.
Chop will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcgrath up against the cage.
Mcgrath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcgrath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chop backwards.
Mcgrath is trying to drag Chop to the mat but Chop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chop working Mcgrath over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath letting Chop take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Chop.
Chop'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.
Mcgrath can't get the takedown.
Chop stalling.
Chop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrath is defending well for now.
Chop lands an elbow inside.
Chop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgrath avoids it.
Mcgrath has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcgrath takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mcgrath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chop lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcgrath looking for a takedown.
Chop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chop trying to control the position but instead, Mcgrath has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chop into the cage.
Mcgrath is trying to force a seperation but Chop has the dominant position.
Mcgrath fails to pull guard.
Mcgrath blocks the elbow strike.
Chop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgrath's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chop tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcgrath avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgrath drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chop pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chop takes one on the button.
Mcgrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chop was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgrath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamb Chop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcgrath misses with a takedown attempt - Chop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chop scores with a leg kick.
Chop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcgrath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chop lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Chop.
An inside leg kick lands from Chop.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chop. Mcgrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to de liver by Chop. Beautiful body shot.
Chop throws a head kick that Mcgrath semi-blocks.
Chop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgrath's sensitive parts.
Chop lands with a slapping head kick.
Lamb Chop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcgrath crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chop - the referee stops the clock and Mcgrath gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chop. Mcgrath manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcgrath doesn't seem bothered though.
Chop stalks Mcgrath and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcgrath's face. Mcgrath staggers backwards, shaken.
Chop is looking to slow Mcgrath down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chop.
Mcgrath tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcgrath takes a step back to recover.
Chop scores with a spinning back kick!
Chop misses with a double jab.
Mcgrath tries to close the distance and clinch but Chop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgrath takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcgrath looks for a takedown but Chop sprawls well.
Chop sizes up Mcgrath with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamb Chop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chop clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Chop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrath is defending well for now.
Chop prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamb Chop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Mcgrath.
Knees to the body from Chop.
Lamb Chop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mcgrath gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mcgrath looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcgrath content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chop moves into full guard.
Mcgrath throws a big right hand that misses.
Chop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgrath looking to sit in guard and control but Chop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcgrath has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chop is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcgrath.
Chop sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mcgrath is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chop tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mcgrath wants to get back to his feet but Chop drags him back down.
Mcgrath sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgrath is trying to stand back up but Chop is controlling him
Mcgrath is trying to get back to full guard.
Chop prevents Mcgrath from standing back up.
Chop controlling the pace.
Mcgrath is pressing down on Chop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamb Chop dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chop but Chop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgrath throws a wild body kick that Chop sees coming a mile off.
Chop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chop thumps Mcgrath with a low kick.
Chop forces Mcgrath back against the cage and clinches.
Chop is pressed up against the cage. Mcgrath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chop down to the mat. Chop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chop just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgrath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chop can pounce on him.
Chop darts in and clinches Mcgrath up against the cage.
Mcgrath has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chop.
Chop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcgrath in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcgrath's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcgrath goes for a takedown attempt but Chop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lamb Chop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Mcgrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chop lands a jab to Mcgrath's midsection.
Mcgrath dives in and grabs Chop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chop pushes down on Mcgrath's head and hops out.
Chop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcgrath.
Mcgrath avoids the head kick by Chop.
Mcgrath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgrath looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcgrath fails to land the takedown.
Chop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Chop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgrath.
Lamb Chop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chop looking to throw knees to the head but Mcgrath is blocking nicely.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Chop is controlling him.
Chop taking a breather.
Mcgrath has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chop trying to land knees to the body.
Chop gets underhooks to prevent Mcgrath's takedown attempt.
Chop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgrath.
Mcgrath is working for takedown but Chop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcgrath lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chop scores with a head kick.
Mcgrath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgrath shoots for a double leg takedown but Chop sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgrath's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgrath can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Chop.
Mcgrath shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgrath showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcgrath escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dylan Mcgrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chop is looking to wear down Mcgrath with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chop.
Chop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcgrath.
Mcgrath fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chop misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Chop.
Chop misses with a body shot
enabling Mcgrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgrath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Chop.
Nice sprawl there from Chop as Mcgrath shoots in.
Mcgrath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chop scores with a leg kick.
Chop lands a slapping body shot.
Chop works Mcgrath's body with a nice hook.
Chop feints and then cracks Mcgrath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgrath down.
Chop moves out of range of the body kick.
Chop looks to land a combination. Mcgrath sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lamb Chop is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgrath fails with a takedown attempt.
Chop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamb Chop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamb Chop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Chavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dylan Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Dylan Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Chavez.
Clark cracks Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chavez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark with a hook.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Clark duly obliges.
It looks like Julio Chavez has been cut.
Nice jab there from Clark.
Clark tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark stuns Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands with a right hand.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chavez looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
Chavez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clark is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chavez.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Chavez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chavez slips a straight right by Clark.
Chavez defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Clark connects with a jab.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Clark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Clark cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark digs a good hook to Chavez's body.
Dylan Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark lands with a nice combination. Chavez backs away looking to recover.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.
A shot to de liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clark.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavez momentarily.
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!
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Clark is working the combinations to good effect here.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands with an overhand left.
Clark lands a head shot.
Jab from Clark.
Donk. Clark catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
Chavez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chavez off to one side.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Chavez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Dylan Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clark.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chavez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clark has got the better of the exchanges.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Chavez slips a straight right by Clark.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Chavez is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.
Clark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clark tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chavez has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavez on the side of the head.
Clark scores with a jab. Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Dylan Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Chavez.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Chavez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Dylan Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chavez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chavez off to one side.
Clark cracks Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Julio Chavez's cut even more.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Clark.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark scores with a hook.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark clobbers Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Clark misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavez.
Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark looks to land a combination. Chavez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clark tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez takes one to the side of the head.
Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Clark.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavez's head.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chavez's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio 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. This is the final round!
Chavez throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark lands a two punch combo.
Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Clark scores with a four punch combination!
Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Chavez tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
Clark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Clark.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Dylan Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Chavez.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a one-two to the body.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes one on the button.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
Chavez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
Clark lands a body shot.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Clark lands with a good body shot.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Chavez with an uppercut!
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chavez backs up against the cage.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Julio Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Nice straight punches there by Clark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clark.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Clark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary comes into the arena with B.o.B - I'll Be In The Sky blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael O Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Leary avoids a kick to the body.
Paulo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and O Leary moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
A leg kick checked by O Leary.
Cruz works O Leary's body with a nice hook.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have O Leary backpedaling.
O Leary blocks a head kick by Cruz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow O Leary down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Leary shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Leary showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz is looking to get back to is feet but O Leary passes into side control.
O Leary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Leary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz tries to escape but O Leary is in control.
O Leary working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.
Cruz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but O Leary has just dragged him back down to the mat.
O Leary throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Leary in side control, throwing shots but Cruz defends.
O Leary tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz is pushing O Leary's head away, looking to escape. O Leary manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Leary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from O Leary.
O Leary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Leary creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
O Leary throws an elbow but Cruz slips to the side and avoids it well.
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 Michael O Leary will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Leary.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from O Leary, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Leary tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
O Leary shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Leary is controlling him.
O Leary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Leary's guard.
Cruz wanted to stand there but O Leary had control of the position.
O Leary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Leary is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
O Leary manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
O Leary throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Leary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cruz is holding on tight.
Cruz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
O Leary is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cruz is surviving well by controlling O Leary's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
O Leary looking to finish with strikes here!
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cruz shrugs it off.
O Leary is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by O Leary!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael O Leary!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raul Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scrooge McDuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDuck has chosen Scrooge McDuck as his entrance music. Scrooge McDuck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raul Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scrooge McDuck!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDuck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
McDuck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hernandez duly obliges.
McDuck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raul Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scrooge McDuck.
Hernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDuck looks gassed!
Hernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but McDuck circles away easily
and McDuck counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDuck is controlling him well.
Hernandez tries to buck McDuck off but McDuck is having none of it.
Hernandez wants to control but McDuck postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDuck off and has taken his back!
Hernandez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hernandez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hernandez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hernandez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDuck but McDuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDuck pinned against the cage. McDuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDuck gets a takedown into half guard.
McDuck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
Hernandez trying to control here.
Ground and pound from McDuck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to roll over but McDuck keeps him under control.
McDuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDuck wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Hernandez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. McDuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDuck misses with a takedown
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDuck keeps working.
Hernandez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but McDuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is really struggling to control McDuck but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez wants to stand but McDuck has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDuck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hernandez is trying to keep McDuck in close.
McDuck passes into half guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez wants to control but McDuck is keeping busy.
McDuck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDuck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but McDuck maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding McDuck's attempts to control the action.
McDuck jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hernandez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McDuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
McDuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
McDuck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hernandez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDuck working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDuck is working to tighten is grip on Hernandez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hernandez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McDuck is really squeezing tight and eventually Hernandez passes out! McDuck breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Scrooge McDuck!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Fauteux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Fauteux!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fauteux.
An inside leg kick lands from Jameson.
Fauteux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jameson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fauteux.
Fauteux moves out of range of the body kick from Jameson.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fauteux.
Jameson moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jameson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kyle Fauteux has been cut.
Fauteux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jameson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jameson'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.
Fauteux is trying to break the clinch but Jameson has him pressed against the cage.
Fauteux tries to break free but Jameson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jameson crunches a lovely knee into Fauteux's ribcage.
Jameson connects with a knee to the head.
Jameson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fauteux.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jameson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fauteux wants to break free but Jameson has control.
Jameson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fauteux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fauteux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Fauteux looks gassed!
Jameson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Jameson.
Jameson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jameson.
Jameson landing knees to the body.
Fauteux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fauteux tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fauteux up against the cage.
Fauteux takes an elbow to the temple.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fauteux's face.
Fauteux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jameson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Fauteux.
Jameson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jameson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fauteux ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Jameson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauteux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jameson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jameson looks to land a combination but Fauteux avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Fauteux does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jameson.
Fauteux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jameson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fauteux takes an elbow to the temple.
Fauteux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jameson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jameson.
Jameson connects with a knee to the head.
Fauteux is trying to force a seperation but Jameson has the dominant position.
Jameson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fauteux's face.
Jameson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fauteux tries to circle away but Jameson has him pinned against the cage.
Fauteux working hard to break the clinch.
Jameson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jameson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jameson lands an elbow that stopped Fauteux in his tracks for a moment.
Fauteux letting Jameson take a breather here.
Jameson scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson tries to clinch up but Fauteux circles away and keeps his distance.
Jameson throws a sloppy head kick and Fauteux moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Fauteux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jameson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fauteux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fauteux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jameson's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fauteux throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jameson is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson is in close to Fauteux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fauteux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jameson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameson trying to control but Fauteux is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jameson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fauteux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jameson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jameson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fauteux.
Fauteux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jameson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fauteux's head.
Fauteux closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
Jameson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Jameson misses
and Fauteux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jameson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jameson is looking to clinch but Fauteux is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fauteux.
Fauteux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jameson. Jameson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fauteux is breathing heavily.
Jameson darts in and clinches Fauteux up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jameson landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Jameson.
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fauteux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameson rushes Fauteux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fauteux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jameson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fauteux's efforts to push away.
Jameson lands a knee to the head.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jameson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jameson lands a good knee to the midsection. Fauteux won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jameson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Jameson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux tries to circle away but Jameson has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jameson.
Fauteux is trying to break the clinch but Jameson is controlling him.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jameson working Fauteux over with knees to the body.
Jameson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fauteux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jameson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jameson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looking to control but Fauteux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jameson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauteux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fauteux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fauteux is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jameson gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is riding his opponent, not letting Fauteux buck him off.
Jameson tightening his grip on Fauteux, looking for the choke.
Fauteux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fauteux is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jameson lands a nice short elbow.
Fauteux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jameson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fauteux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jameson throws a leg kick but Fauteux checks it.
A good leg kick by Jameson.
Jameson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fauteux's sensitive parts.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fauteux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jameson works on Fauteux's body with a couple of short punches.
Fauteux wants to get back to striking at distance but Jameson won't allow it.
Jameson lands a knee to the body.
Jameson slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jameson lands a damaging elbow.
Jameson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fauteux's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jameson is struggling to control the position.
Fauteux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jameson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jameson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jameson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fauteux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jameson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jameson darts in trying to clinch
and Fauteux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fauteux swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameson.
Jameson connects with a high kick.
Jameson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fauteux. That did some damage!
Fauteux moves out of range of the body kick.
Jameson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.
Fauteux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jameson tries to score with a low kick but Fauteux moves his leg out of the way.
Jameson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jameson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jameson swinging wildly here.
Jameson rushes Fauteux and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux is trying to drag Jameson to the mat but Jameson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jameson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jameson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jameson with a knee to the head.
Jameson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fauteux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jameson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Jameson.
Fauteux tries to keep at a distance but Jameson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jameson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fauteux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jameson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jameson with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Jameson to work.
Fauteux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fauteux wants a takedown but no success here.
James Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Fauteux.
Jameson lands a nice knee to the body.
Fauteux takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Jameson.
Jameson trying to stall but Fauteux improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Fauteux wants to break free but Jameson has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Fauteux tries to break free but Jameson pushes him back against the cage.
Fauteux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Fauteux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jameson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fauteux circles away.
Jameson tries to clinch there but Fauteux circles away.
Fauteux closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson prevents Fauteux from breaking the clinch.
Jameson landing knees to the body.
Kyle Fauteux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jameson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Jameson clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jameson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jameson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jameson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch has chosen job2 do - doo doo doo as his entrance music. Shinya Takata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
150 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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23
150 lbs
4 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Takata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata throws a big shot that misses.
Takata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luutch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luutch is rocked!
It looks like Larry Luutch has been cut.
Luutch dodges the punch combination from Takata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takata. Luutch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takata cracks Luutch on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Luutch falls backwards against the cage. Takata follows up with more strikes that drop Luutch to his knees. Takata keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Luutch! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Takata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steffa Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck has chosen To Be Loved-Papa Roach as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steffa Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Koshcheck misses with a head kick.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Rutten throws a body punch but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Koshcheck checks a low kick from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koshcheck moves away.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses
and Koshcheck counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koshcheck counters with a head kick.
Rutten misses with a jab to the body
and Koshcheck counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koshcheck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koshcheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutten throws a hook but Koshcheck avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koshcheck ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Koshcheck ducks right into an uppercut from Rutten.
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Koshcheck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koshcheck avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Good leg kick by Koshcheck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Rutten misses
and Koshcheck counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutten is looking to wear down Koshcheck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koshcheck checks a leg kick nicely.
Koshcheck goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Koshcheck tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten throws and low kick but Koshcheck moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Koshcheck counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koshcheck counters with a big head kick but Rutten shrugs it off.
Koshcheck scores with a kick to the body.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Koshcheck counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koshcheck counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koshcheck misses with a low kick.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koshcheck counters with a big head kick but Rutten shrugs it off.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Koshcheck is just out of range.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Koshcheck is out of range.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Koshcheck ducks down to avoid it.
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Koshcheck checks it
and Koshcheck counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koshcheck misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koshcheck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koshcheck thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koshcheck counters with a body kick that stops Rutten in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koshcheck.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koshcheck counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Koshcheck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Rutten wants to stand and escape but Koshcheck is having none of it.
Koshcheck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Koshcheck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koshcheck. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten avoids a kick to the body.
Koshcheck cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
Koshcheck misses with a head kick.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koshcheck counters with a shoot takedown. Rutten fights it but they end up in guard.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Koshcheck from controlling successfully.
Koshcheck looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rutten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koshcheck looking to pass the guard.
Rutten wants to stand and escape but Koshcheck is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Koshcheck from controlling successfully.
Rutten wants to stand and escape but Koshcheck is having none of it.
Rutten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koshcheck throws a lazy head kick
and Rutten counters with a nice body shot.
Steffa Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Koshcheck counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koshcheck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koshcheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Koshcheck 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!
Koshcheck checks a low kick from Rutten.
Steffa Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koshcheck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Koshcheck throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koshcheck is defended easily by Rutten.
Rutten looks to land a combination but Koshcheck avoids it well.
Koshcheck throws a lazy head kick
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Koshcheck misses with a low kick.
Koshcheck misses with a head kick.
Koshcheck throws a front kick aimed at Rutten's knee but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Koshcheck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Koshcheck counters with a head kick.
Rutten throws a combination that misses
and Koshcheck counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Rutten.
It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koshcheck counters with a head kick. That will keep Rutten thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rutten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Koshcheck ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
Rutten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koshcheck is out of range and Rutten settles back down.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten throws a combination that misses
and Koshcheck counters with a big head kick but Rutten shrugs it off.
Rutten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koshcheck's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Koshcheck counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rutten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Koshcheck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koshcheck feints and as Rutten raises his hands in defense, Koshcheck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshcheck stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steffa Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutten working for submissions but it's allowed Koshcheck to get to half guard.
Rutten looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Koshcheck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koshcheck 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Koshcheck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtahousu comes into the arena with Konevitsan Kirkonkellot blaring out of the sound system. Pera Vihtahousu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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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, Pera Vihtahousu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Lang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang dodges the punch combination from Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu rushes Lang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vihtahousu has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vihtahousu manages to break the clinch.
Vihtahousu misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Lang looks for a takedown but Vihtahousu sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lang.
Pera Vihtahousu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Vihtahousu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vihtahousu tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Vihtahousu misses with a double jab
and Lang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Herman Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vihtahousu throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Vihtahousu misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vihtahousu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vihtahousu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vihtahousu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang jumps guard but Vihtahousu stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Vihtahousu misses with an uppercut.
Lang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vihtahousu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vihtahousu.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vihtahousu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vihtahousu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lang is looking to control Vihtahousu's arms but Vihtahousu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lang has his back to the cage.
Lang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vihtahousu manages to break the clinch.
Lang tries for a takedown but Vihtahousu circles away easily
enabling Vihtahousu to counter with a crisp jab.
Vihtahousu misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Vihtahousu takes the fight into the clinch.
Vihtahousu tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vihtahousu cracks Lang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vihtahousu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lang to stand back up!
Vihtahousu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vihtahousu manages to break the clinch.
Vihtahousu misses with a straight right.
Lang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vihtahousu was covering up waiting for the punch and Lang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lang advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Vihtahousu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vihtahousu tries to land a front kick but Lang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vihtahousu, right into the meat.
Vihtahousu tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Vihtahousu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Vihtahousu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vihtahousu seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.
Vihtahousu trying to mount his opponent but Lang defends it.
Lang tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vihtahousu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vihtahousu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vihtahousu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vihtahousu is looking to reverse the position.
Vihtahousu struggling a bit here.
Lang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt
and Vihtahousu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Vihtahousu circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vihtahousu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vihtahousu counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Lang off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Vihtahousu follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Lang was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pera Vihtahousu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Wicliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Puritania kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otis Gein!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wicliffe misses with a body shot.
Gein moves into the clinch successfully.
Wicliffe breaks the clinch.
Gein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wicliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wicliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gein.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wicliffe holds on and takes a little breather.
Wicliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gein is one step ahead there.
Wicliffe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gein!
Wicliffe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein tries to reverse the position but Wicliffe maintains control.
Gein regains half guard.
Wicliffe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wicliffe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wicliffe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wicliffe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gein to get to his feet.
Wicliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Gein looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wicliffe lands the left hand.
Wicliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wicliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wicliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wicliffe takes a swing at Gein's ribcage but misses.
Gein slips under a jab from Wicliffe.
Dom Wicliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wicliffe misses the jab.
Wicliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wicliffe misses the shot to the body.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gein counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein throws an elbow but Wicliffe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wicliffe parries the strikes from Gein easily there. Gein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wicliffe to escape.
Gein throws a strike aimed at the side of Wicliffe's head but Wicliffe avoids it well.
Gein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gein working the ground and pound but Wicliffe is defending the strikes.
Gein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wicliffe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gein.
Wicliffe dodges the ground and pound from Gein.
Wicliffe tries to bench press Gein off him but Gein keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wicliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Wicliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wicliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wicliffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wicliffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Wicliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wicliffe tries to clinch there but Gein circles away.
Wicliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wicliffe looks to land a right hand but Gein moved out of range.
Wicliffe lands a jab to Gein's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wicliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wicliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe dominated that 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.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gein manages to avoid it.
Wicliffe ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Wicliffe stuns Gein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wicliffe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wicliffe misses with a body punch
and Gein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wicliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
Gein slips under a jab.
Wicliffe dips to his left and cracks Gein with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wicliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wicliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe scores with a body shot.
Wicliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gein keeps the fight on the outside.
Gein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wicliffe works Gein's body with a nice hook.
Gein slips a jab from Wicliffe.
Gein misses with a looping right.
Wicliffe swings for the body but Gein moves out of range.
Gein staying out of range there.
Wicliffe ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Dom Wicliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Wicliffe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe with a hook.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gein is just out of range.
Wicliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wicliffe gets a clinch.
Gein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wicliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wicliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gein is just out of range.
Gein misses with a straight left.
Wicliffe thows a body shot but no joy.
Wicliffe scores with a hook to the body. Gein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a hook but Gein blocks it.
Gein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wicliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wicliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Wicliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gein in his tracks.
Gein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot.
Gein sizes up Wicliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wicliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gein avoids the body shot from Wicliffe.
Gein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Wicliffe does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicliffe. Gein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gein was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gein closes the distance and clinches.
Wicliffe has had enough of the clinch but Gein keeps him there for the moment.
Wicliffe lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe stalling in the clinch but Gein improves position.
Gein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wicliffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Wicliffe - that landed with a thud.
Wicliffe blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wicliffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe dominated that second round.
That's time! Wicliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gein was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
A big right from Wicliffe misses.
Wicliffe leaves Gein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gein shoots in looking for a takedown. Wicliffe tries to sprawl out of it but Gein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wicliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wicliffe swings for the body but Gein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein misses with a hook.
Wicliffe misses with an uppercut.
Gein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Gein does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Gein.
Wicliffe is looking to wear down Gein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wicliffe blocks a jab.
Wicliffe swings for the body but Gein moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Wicliffe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicliffe. Gein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wicliffe cracks Gein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wicliffe wants to clinch but Gein slips to the side
and Gein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Wicliffe misses.
Gein swats away the attempt to clinch by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe takes a swing at Gein's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wicliffe up against the cage.
Wicliffe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wicliffe.
Gein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wicliffe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Gein.
Wicliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wicliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Gein.
Wicliffe scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Wicliffe misses.
Wicliffe swinging wildly here.
Wicliffe misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Gein moves into the clinch.
Wicliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wicliffe misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Gein.
Gein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wicliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wicliffe throws the left hand but Gein avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Wicliffe misses its intended target.
Gein misses with a looping left.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wicliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wicliffe misses with a straight right.
Gein looks to land a combination. Wicliffe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gein.
Wicliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gein can do to turn this around?
Gein is looking to land body kicks.
Wicliffe misses the shot to the body.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gein was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gein is just out of range.
Gein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wicliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wicliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gein.
Wicliffe has Gein up against the cage in a clinch.
Gein is stalling here.
Wicliffe breaks from the clinch.
Gein scores with a sloppy right hand. Wicliffe should have avoided that one.
Wicliffe looks to land a left hand but Gein moved out of range nicely.
Gein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Wicliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wicliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Gein.
A jab from Wicliffe misses.
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gein misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe rushes Gein and presses him up against the cage.
Gein tries for a takedown but Wicliffe manages to get underhooks.
Wicliffe dodges an elbow strike from Gein.
Wicliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gein can't get the takedown.
Wicliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Wicliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Wicliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gein looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe lands an uppercut.
Wicliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wicliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wicliffe cracks a nice hook into Gein's ribs.
Wicliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Gein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gein blocks a jab.
Gein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wicliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gein.
Gein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wicliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gein avoids the body shot from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe cracks a nice hook into Gein's ribs.
A big left from Wicliffe misses.
Gein throws an overhand right that lands on Wicliffe's shoulder, as Wicliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Gein lands a lovely overhand right.
Wicliffe instigates a clinch.
Wicliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wicliffe tries to work over Gein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein has Wicliffe pressed against the cage.
Wicliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wicliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Gein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wicliffe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gein tries to work over Wicliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicliffe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gein looking for a takedown.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Gein.
Wicliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gein backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Wicliffe.
Gein tries to land a knee to the head but Wicliffe blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe scores with a shot to the side of Gein's head.
Wicliffe breaks from the clinch.
Gein looks to land a body kick but Wicliffe moved away.
Wicliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe misses with a double jab
and Gein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wicliffe's hands.
Wicliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Wicliffe misses.
Gein swats away the attempt to clinch by Wicliffe.
Gein throws a looping overhand right but Wicliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Wicliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gein.
Wicliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe had his way with Otis Gein in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wicliffe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gein, pushing him back against the cage.
Gein gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wicliffe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wicliffe has escaped and now he's on top!
Gein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wicliffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gein on the ground.
Wicliffe gets to his feet. Gein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wicliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gein misses with a straight right.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wicliffe stuffs the takedown.
Wicliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Wicliffe slows down the pace here.
Wicliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wicliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wicliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Wicliffe does no damage.
Wicliffe moves out of range as Gein strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gein.
Wicliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wicliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Gein.
Wicliffe tries to clinch but Gein is having none of it.
Gein has a takedown stuffed.
Dom Wicliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Gein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wicliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wicliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wicliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wicliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wicliffe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gein counters with a nice body shot.
Gein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wicliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wicliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wicliffe clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gein tries to land knees in the clinch but Wicliffe avoids the damage to the body.
Gein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wicliffe manages to break the clinch.
Gein moves out of range as Wicliffe strikes.
Gein blocks a jab.
Wicliffe connects with a crisp jab.
Wicliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Wicliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Otis Gein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gein misses with a straight left.
Wicliffe ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
Gein loads up on a big right hand but Wicliffe slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wicliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gein at a distance.
Wicliffe tries to clinch up.
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wicliffe is looking to clinch.
No luck for Gein with that takedown attempt.
Wicliffe scores with a jab.
Wicliffe looks to throw the jab but Gein is out of range.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wicliffe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Wicliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wicliffe, 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 Suge Night 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... Dom Wicliffe!
Dom Wicliffe retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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10 - 1 - 0 |
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222 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicky Salita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy 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.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Salita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Kirk Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Salita moves out of range.
Salita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Salita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kirk Murphy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salita misses with a hook.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Salita on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Salita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Salita backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Salita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Salita tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salita's best efforts.
Salita is breathing heavily.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Salita is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murphy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salita manages to get to full guard.
Salita working a defensive guard here.
Salita manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Salita lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Salita maintains control.
Salita lands a big elbow.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy taking shots to the head.
Salita prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Salita connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Salita goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Murphy turns into him and now he's in Salita's guard.
Salita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Salita keeps moving.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Salita is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Salita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy'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.
A punch combination from Salita misses.
Nice straight punches there by Salita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salita.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salita has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Salita's head.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salita tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salita misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Salita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Nicky Salita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salita is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Salita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy jabs at Salita's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salita lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salita counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Salita moves out of range easily.
Salita slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Kirk Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salita is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy digs a good hook to Salita's body.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Salita.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salita misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salita lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Kirk Murphy's cut even more.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Salita does no damage.
Salita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Salita.
Murphy cracks Salita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salita counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Salita counters with a one-two to the body.
The cut above Kirk Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Salita ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Murphy.
Salita stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.
Kirk Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kirk Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicky Salita!
Nicky Salita retains his light heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
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