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Bushido 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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159 lbs
23 - 15 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Spiller!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller throws a head kick that misses.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arvanitidis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Arvanitidis.
Spiller misses with a jab to the body
and Arvanitidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Spiller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Spiller loads up on a big right hand but Arvanitidis slips the punch.
Spiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arvanitidis.
Spiller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arvanitidis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Spiller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arvanitidis's sensitive parts.
Spiller thumps Arvanitidis with a low kick.
Spiller clinches with his opponent.
Arvanitidis is trying to push Spiller away but Spiller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arvanitidis working hard to break the clinch.
Arvanitidis tries to score a body lock takedown but Spiller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiller misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spiller is defending well.
Spiller misses with a knee strike.
Spiller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arvanitidis avoids it.
Spiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiller misses with an elbow strike.
Spiller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arvanitidis prevents a body shot from Spiller.
Spiller tries to throw a body punch but Arvanitidis avoids it by throwing Spiller back against the cage.
Spiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiller tries to work over Arvanitidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arvanitidis.
Spiller throws a head punch that misses.
Spiller misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Spiller fails to land.
Arvanitidis blocks a body shot from Spiller.
Arvanitidis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arvanitidis wants to take the fight to the mat but Spiller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannis Arvanitidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiller has a couple of punches blocked by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis is looking to break free of the clinch but Spiller has double underhooks.
Spiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Arvanitidis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a head punch that misses.
Spiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Spiller.
Spiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiller misses with an elbow over the top.
Spiller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arvanitidis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arvanitidis's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spiller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arvanitidis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiller tries to clinch but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Spiller scores with a three punch combo!
Spiller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spiller cracks a nice hook into Arvanitidis's ribs.
Spiller throws a good cross that connects.
Arvanitidis blocks a low kick nicely.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Arvanitidis blocks the leg kick.
Spiller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arvanitidis rather than just go for the knockout.
Arvanitidis moves out of range as Spiller strikes.
Spiller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiller throws a leg kick but Arvanitidis moved away.
Brandon Spiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spiller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Spiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Arvanitidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spiller tries to close the distance and clinch but Arvanitidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arvanitidis seems to have got his legs back now.
Spiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Spiller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arvanitidis.
Spiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiller misses with a hook
and Spiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Brandon Spiller has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Arvanitidis moves out of range easily.
Brandon Spiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spiller misses with a two punch combination.
Arvanitidis ducks under a wild hook from Spiller.
Spiller moves into the clinch successfully.
Spiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to striking at distance but Spiller won't allow it.
Arvanitidis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spiller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arvanitidis drops his hands momentarily and Spiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Arvanitidis moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Arvanitidis blocks the low kick.
Arvanitidis avoids the body shot from Spiller.
Arvanitidis avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Jannis Arvanitidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiller pushes Arvanitidis up against the cage in a clinch.
Arvanitidis slowing the pace effectively.
Arvanitidis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spiller is trying to keep an underhook but Arvanitidis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Spiller wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping busy.
Arvanitidis trying to control the action but Spiller is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spiller's head.
Arvanitidis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spiller is just riding it out for now. Arvanitidis eventually gives up the hold.
Spiller wants to get back to his feet.
Spiller wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is working for a kimura but Spiller is defending it quite comfortably.
Arvanitidis 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Spiller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spiller loads up on a big right hand but Arvanitidis slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiller scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiller is looking to clinch.
Spiller lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Spiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arvanitidis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spiller throws a looping overhand right but Arvanitidis ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Spiller finds it's way through Arvanitidis's defenses.
Spiller tries to clinch up but Arvanitidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arvanitidis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spiller cracks Arvanitidis with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a sloppy body shot
and Arvanitidis counters with a three punch combo that has Spiller backing up. Spiller nods at Arvanitidis to acknowledge the strikes.
Spiller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arvanitidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiller throws a shot to the body.
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spiller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arvanitidis. Arvanitidis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spiller throws a low kick but Arvanitidis avoids it.
Spiller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Arvanitidis moves out of range easily.
A big right from Spiller misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller scores with a nice head shot.
Spiller closes the distance and clinches.
Arvanitidis prevents a body shot from Spiller.
Arvanitidis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spiller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arvanitidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arvanitidis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spiller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spiller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Spiller showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller breaks Arvanitidis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A shot to the body from Spiller misses
letting Arvanitidis counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Spiller.
I've got Spiller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spiller!
Brandon Spiller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsden circles away.
Luiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Luiz darts in looking for a takedown but Marsden gets double underhooks and turns Luiz into the cage.
Luiz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marsden regains guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
Marsden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luiz.
Luiz stopping the sweep attempt from Marsden.
Marsden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marsden is still trying to improve position.
Luiz with a nice head shot there.
Luiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden wants to get back to his feet but Luiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Luiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Luiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marsden keeping full guard, as Luiz tries to pass.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marsden as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Luiz misses its intended target.
Luiz forces Marsden back against the cage and clinches.
Luiz blocking some punches.
Marsden lands a right hand.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Luiz.
Luiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marsden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
David Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz rushes Marsden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Luiz blocks an uppercut.
Marsden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Marsden has double underhooks.
Luiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
Luiz tries to clinch up
and Marsden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden stops a takedown attempt from Luiz.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden.
Luiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marsden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marsden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marsden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden with a jab.
Luiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luiz misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz 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.
Luiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Luiz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marsden counters by moving into the clinch.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luiz blocks an uppercut.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Luiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luiz's efforts to push away.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden is pressed up against the cage. Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsden down to the mat. Marsden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Luiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marsden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luiz closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Marsden counters by moving into the clinch.
Marsden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz wants to clinch but Marsden slips to the side
and Marsden counters by clinching up.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz.
Luiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marsden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luiz tries for a takedown but Marsden manages to get underhooks.
Mike Marsden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luiz wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz wants a takedown.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Luiz.
Luiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luiz wants a takedown.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luiz.
Luiz wants to clinch up but Marsden keeps it at a distance.
Luiz tries to clinch
and Marsden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luiz blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz misses with the head strike.
Luiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marsden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Luiz is looking to control Marsden's arms but Marsden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luiz has his back to the cage.
Luiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Marsden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Luiz.
Luiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luiz has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Luiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marsden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marsden tries to get to full guard but Luiz has control of the leg.
Marsden is looking to control Luiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marsden avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz is looking to advance position but Marsden won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is doing well to control the position and prevent Luiz from advancing to side control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Marsden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Marsden as Luiz shoots in.
Marsden moves in looking to clinch but Luiz pushes him off.
Luiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marsden as he jumps to the side.
Luiz shoots in for a double leg but Marsden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Luiz. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marsden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luiz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marsden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Luiz has Marsden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marsden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luiz blocks an uppercut.
Luiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marsden prevents it.
Luiz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Luiz controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luiz.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Luiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden prevents the takedown attempt.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
Luiz misses with the head strike.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luiz can't break the clinch.
Marsden lands a right hand.
Luiz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luiz is looking for a takedown.
Luiz wants a takedown.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Marsden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Luiz's ribcage. Luiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marsden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz drives through and clinches with Marsden against the cage.
Luiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Marsden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marsden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luiz is trying to push Marsden away but Marsden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luiz tries to break the clinch but Marsden is controlling the position.
Luiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz.
Luiz lands a shoulder strike.
Luiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marsden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marsden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Marsden!
A very excited looking Mike Marsden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Same in the End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
159 lbs
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34
155 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Brit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ascension Bjj Expert!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj Expert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjj Expert counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjj Expert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brit throws a low kick but Bjj Expert avoids it.
Brit misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Bjj Expert blocks the low kick.
Brit misses the shot to the body.
Brit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bjj Expert momentarily.
Bjj Expert moves into the clinch successfully.
Brit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjj Expert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert goes for a takedown attempt but Brit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brit misses with an uppercut
and Bjj Expert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjj Expert.
Brit working aggressively here.
Brit misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjj Expert blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Bjj Expert to work.
The crowd are getting on Bjj Expert's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert has Brit pressed against the cage, preventing Brit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjj Expert backwards.
Brit prevents a body shot from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert is trying to force a seperation but Brit has the dominant position.
Bjj Expert trying to land knees to the body.
Brit wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjj Expert won't allow it.
Brit throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brit scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit breaks from the clinch.
Bjj Expert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert shoots in looking for a takedown but Brit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjj Expert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jimmy Brit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Brit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brit misses the jab.
Bjj Expert checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brit misses the shot to the body.
Bjj Expert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brit won't allow Bjj Expert to pass to mount.
It looks like Bjj Expert is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert is keen to just control but Brit is a slippery customer.
Bjj Expert tries to pass to full mount but Brit defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj Expert wants to stand up but Brit manages to regain full guard.
Brit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brit controls Bjj Expert momentarily but Bjj Expert frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjj Expert controlling from the top position.
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 Jimmy Brit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brit throws a hook but Bjj Expert blocks it.
Bjj Expert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brit's half guard.
Bjj Expert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brit defends it well.
Bjj Expert seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brit is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjj Expert wants to stand up but Brit has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brit is trying to maintain the position but Bjj Expert is very close to passing his half guard.
Bjj Expert moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.
Brit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bjj Expert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjj Expert shoots in looking for a takedown. Brit tries to sprawl out of it but Bjj Expert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brit throws a jab when Bjj Expert was well out of range.
Brit throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brit. Bjj Expert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brit throws a body punch but Bjj Expert moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brit misses.
Nice takedown defense from Brit. No joy for Bjj Expert on that attempt.
Jimmy Brit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert shoots in but Brit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bjj Expert wants to clinch up but Brit keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Brit misses its intended target.
Brit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjj Expert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brit scores with a punch to the head.
Brit swings for the body but Bjj Expert moves out of range.
Brit throws a poor cross that misses
and Bjj Expert counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bjj Expert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brit struggling a bit here.
Bjj Expert controls the position from side control.
Brit tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Brit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bjj Expert misses with an uppercut. Brit saw that one coming.
Bjj Expert walks into a left hand.
Bjj Expert slips under a jab from Brit.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjj Expert tries to clinch up but Brit circles away and keeps his distance.
Brit lands a nice shot to the body.
Brit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bjj Expert lands a right hook to the body.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Brit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Brit as he connects with a hook.
Bjj Expert is looking to clinch.
Brit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jimmy Brit is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjj Expert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brit gets full guard.
Bjj Expert is fighting to break Brit's control of his arms but Brit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brit wants to sweep here but Bjj Expert controlling him for the moment.
Bjj Expert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brit's guard.
Ascension Bjj Expert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjj Expert throws an elbow that misses. Brit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bjj Expert's guard. Nice move by Brit!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brit is looking to stand up but Bjj Expert won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Brit wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bjj Expert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brit to the mat! Brit manages to get full guard.
Bjj Expert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brit's guard.
Bjj Expert won't allow Brit to sweep him here.
Brit wants to control but Bjj Expert passes easily into half guard.
Brit is looking for a sweep. Bjj Expert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bjj Expert looking to pass the guard.
Brit has control of Bjj Expert's left arm, preventing Bjj Expert from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bjj Expert won't allow Brit to sweep him here.
Bjj Expert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bjj Expert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Brit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brit, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Brit!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Brit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ascension Bjj Expert spoke after the fight, saying 'This is my last fight for Bushido Fighting Championship, thanks Ernie Porkchop and thanks to all fans. Good bye'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Bowtie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
216 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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31
220 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Graham Bowtie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bowtie misses with a low kick.
Bowtie avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
A slow jab from Bowtie misses its intended target.
Bowtie misses with an uppercut.
Bowtie throws a body kick that misses.
Bowtie lands a nice hook to Mitchell's body. Mitchell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowtie closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Bowtie ducked under it nicely.
Bowtie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bowtie!
Bowtie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowtie looks for the body kick but Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Bowtie's shoulder, as Bowtie tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Mitchell catches Bowtie right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowtie. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell throws a jab when Bowtie was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a hook but Bowtie avoids it easily.
Bowtie takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowtie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bowtie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mitchell looks winded!
Bowtie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow.
Bowtie misses with a punch to the body.
Bowtie working Mitchell over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowtie lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Mitchell trying to stall but Bowtie improves his position.
Bowtie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Logan Mitchell has been cut.
Bowtie stalls.
Bowtie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie working Mitchell over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Bowtie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bowtie.
Bowtie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowtie.
Bowtie crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
Bowtie lands a nice knee to the body.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bowtie scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bowtie obliges.
Bowtie scores a nice knee to the body.
Bowtie crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bowtie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bowtie lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bowtie.
Bowtie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bowtie as the two fighters clinch.
Bowtie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowtie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bowtie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Bowtie.
A knee to the head by Bowtie.
Bowtie lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bowtie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bowtie lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Bowtie.
Bowtie lands with a left to the head.
Bowtie digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bowtie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
That has opened up Logan Mitchell's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Bowtie.
Bowtie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bowtie just leaning against Mitchell, taking a breather.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Bowtie lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowtie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bowtie drops Mitchell with a big knee straight up the middle! Mitchell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mitchell is rocked!
The cut above Logan Mitchell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bowtie delivers a nice body kick.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowtie finish him?
Bowtie wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Bowtie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Bowtie.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowtie throws a shot to the body.
Bowtie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowtie moves into the clinch.
Mitchell trying to stall but Bowtie improves his position.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Bowtie.
Bowtie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bowtie lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bowtie.
Bowtie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowtie lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
Bowtie lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowtie.
Still in the clinch, Bowtie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Bowtie lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Bowtie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Bowtie lands a knee to the body.
Bowtie effectively controlling the action here.
Graham Bowtie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bowtie working Mitchell over with knees to the body.
Bowtie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bowtie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Bowtie landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside.
Bowtie lands a body punch.
Bowtie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bowtie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bowtie lands a body shot.
Bowtie lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
Bowtie scores with a knee to the head.
Logan Mitchell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Bowtie.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bowtie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bowtie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bowtie scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowtie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bowtie crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
Bowtie scores a nice knee to the body.
Bowtie working Mitchell over with knees to the body.
Bowtie lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Logan Mitchell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Graham Bowtie!
Graham Bowtie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Tony Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
128 lbs
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26
139 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Brown regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Scott.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a head shot. Brown uses the momentum to regain guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!
Scott wants to control but Brown passes easily into half guard.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonald Scott dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Scott blocking some punches.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scott letting Brown take a breather here.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Scott gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scott passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to control here but Brown has managed to regain half guard.
Scott is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brown still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brown has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bonald Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brown slips a straight right by Scott.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Brown scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scott swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Scott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking for submissions but instead, Brown has regained full guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Scott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Scott from moving into mount.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scott has knee on belly momentarily but Brown bucks him off and regains half guard.
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonald Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonald Scott!
An out of breath Bonald Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Mancine.
Washington tries to clinch but Mancine moves out of range.
Washington closes the distance but Mancine moves to the side
and Mancine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Mancine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Mancine.
Washington throws a jab when Mancine was well out of range.
Mancine slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Mancine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Mancine throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Gary Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mancine's head.
Mancine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington avoids the body shot from Mancine.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Mancine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mancine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ray Mancine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Washington.
Mancine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Mancine.
Mancine struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mancine blocks an uppercut.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Mancine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Mancine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mancine.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Mancine scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mancine fails to land.
Mancine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mancine.
Mancine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mancine can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mancine walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington walks into a left hand.
It looks like Gary Washington has been cut.
Mancine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Mancine counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Mancine to acknowledge the strikes.
Washington is rocked!
Washington slips under a jab from Mancine.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Mancine finish him?
Washington wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington moves out of range as Mancine strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mancine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mancine moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mancine in his tracks.
Washington slips a jab from Mancine.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancine.
Mancine loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington moves out of range as Mancine strikes.
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mancine.
Mancine lands a body shot.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mancine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mancine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Mancine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Washington avoids the body shot from Mancine.
Washington wants to clinch up but Mancine keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington tries to clinch up but Mancine circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Washington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Mancine.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Mancine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mancine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington misses with an elbow over the top.
Mancine misses with the head strike.
Mancine misses with a punch to the body.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mancine can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Mancine is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington has Mancine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Washington throws an elbow that misses.
Washington is trying to drag Mancine to the mat but Mancine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mancine avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Washington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Mancine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mancine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mancine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mancine gets a takedown into half guard.
Washington has hold of Mancine's hands but Mancine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washington is looking to escape.
Mancine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington is looking to escape.
Mancine working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington is looking to escape.
Mancine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mancine trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
Mancine wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Mancine lands with a punch from half guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Mancine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mancine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mancine controlling the action here.
Mancine is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancine wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Mancine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington is looking to escape.
Mancine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Washington!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mancine working the ground and pound effectively.
Washington taking shots to the head.
Washington is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mancine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Washington looks a forlorn figure.
That has opened up Gary Washington's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Mancine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The cut above Gary Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mancine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mancine loads up with a big shot that hurts Washington! He's pulled Mancine in close but Mancine has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Washington survive? More strikes from Mancine and Washington is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Mancine!
Our winner, Ray Mancine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jase Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kermit Earlandson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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193 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jase Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson stuffs the takedown attempt from Earlandson. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robertson scores with a sloppy right hand. Earlandson should have avoided that one.
Earlandson slips a jab from Robertson.
Robertson thows a body kick. Earlandson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robertson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson tries a low kick but Earlandson avoids it.
Earlandson slips under a jab from Robertson.
Earlandson fails with the takedown.
Jase Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Robertson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Earlandson dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Earlandson's head and hops out.
Earlandson blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Earlandson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Robertson is trying to stand up here but Earlandson is controlling him well.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Earlandson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Earlandson 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.
Robertson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Robertson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura here.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well.
Robertson wants to control but Earlandson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Earlandson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robertson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Earlandson.
Earlandson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robertson wants to control but Earlandson is keeping busy.
Robertson moves into full guard.
Robertson is pulling down on Earlandson's head to control his posture.
Robertson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Earlandson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Earlandson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robertson's defenses.
It looks like Jase Robertson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
Earlandson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
Robertson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Earlandson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Earlandson ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Earlandson gets a double leg takedown into Robertson's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robertson is trying to keep Earlandson in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Robertson wants to stand but Earlandson is controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jase Robertson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Earlandson looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stuffs the takedown attempt from Earlandson. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlandson fails with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a good low kick that Earlandson was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Earlandson checks a leg kick.
Robertson connects with a high kick.
Earlandson throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
Robertson tests Earlandson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Earlandson moves out of range as Robertson throws a body kick.
Earlandson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Earlandson looks winded!
Earlandson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Earlandson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jase Robertson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Earlandson.
Robertson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Earlandson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robertson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Robertson tries to bench press Earlandson off him but Earlandson keeps the position.
Kermit Earlandson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Earlandson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Earlandson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Robertson tries to buck Earlandson off but Earlandson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson isn't going anywhere.
Robertson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Earlandson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Robertson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Earlandson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robertson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Earlandson drags him back down.
Earlandson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Earlandson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Robertson is trying to get back to half guard.
Earlandson is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well.
Earlandson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robertson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robertson tries to bench press Earlandson off him but Earlandson keeps the position.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Robertson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Earlandson off and has taken his back!
Robertson controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I really don't envy Earlandson right now.
Earlandson trying to control the position but Robertson manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to control Earlandson but Earlandson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Robertson keeps control of the position as Earlandson tries to break free.
What can Earlandson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Robertson is looking to control Earlandson but Earlandson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Earlandson rolls, trying to escape but Robertson keeps control of the position.
Robertson controls the action.
Robertson controlling well, preventing Earlandson from escaping the position.
Earlandson turns into Robertson and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jase Robertson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Robertson lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Earlandson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson throws a head kick that half lands.
Robertson lands a big head kick that sends Earlandson tumbling to the mat! Robertson takes a step backwards and waves Earlandson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Earlandson is rocked!
It looks like Kermit Earlandson has been cut.
Robertson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Earlandson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Earlandson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Robertson!
Jase Robertson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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