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SPF 29 - Nix vs Dela Cruz II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Martinez (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonzalo Hernandez!
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, Sergio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez misses with an uppercut.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Hernandez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martinez can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez thows a big elbow that misses.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but Hernandez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martinez sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez trying to control here.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Martinez dodges it nicely.
Martinez 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.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Martinez throws a good cross that connects.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez won't allow Martinez to get back to his feet.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez trying to control the position here.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the 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 Gonzalo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez sizes up Martinez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martinez's guard now.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hernandez being controlled here momentarily.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
Hernandez is controlling the pace.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martinez keeping control of the position.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hernandez wants to pass to mount but Martinez is defending the position.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Martinez won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez darts in trying to clinch
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martinez can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
Martinez wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez lands a big shot there that rocks Martinez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez with good strikes from the mount here!
Hernandez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Hernandez.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Hernandez lands a big shot there that rocks Martinez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hernandez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez scoring with strikes but Martinez is staying in there.
Hernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martinez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzalo Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martinez is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Hernandez is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzalo Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hernandez looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martinez is trying desperately to improve position.
Martinez tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez thowing shots but they're missing.
Hernandez looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Martinez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Martinez!
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergio Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Martinez misses the jab.
Martinez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martinez tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Martinez misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzalo Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernandez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzalo Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Toretto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Mason's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Toretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toretto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toretto misses with a wild combination.
Toretto connects with a body shot.
Toretto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Toretto duly obliges.
Toretto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toretto with a nice cross.
Toretto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Toretto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toretto stalks Mason and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mason's face. Mason staggers backwards, shaken.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toretto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toretto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mark Mason has been cut.
Mason wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Toretto misses.
Mason wants to clinch up but Toretto keeps it at a distance.
Mason walks into a left hand.
Dominic Toretto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toretto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toretto just misses with a punch to the body.
Toretto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toretto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason is looking to clinch but Toretto is avoiding it.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Toretto circles away.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Toretto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Toretto.
Mason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toretto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Toretto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torettos head.
Mason has Toretto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mason pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Toretto tumbling to the mat - Mason dives into Toretto's guard.
Toretto keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toretto wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Toretto pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason is looking for a kimura but Toretto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toretto is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toretto's efforts to push away.
Toretto takes a shot to the head.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Toretto backwards.
Toretto is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
Mason stalling.
Toretto is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
Toretto is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Toretto backwards.
Toretto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mason.
Toretto wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Toretto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Mason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toretto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toretto misses with a looping left.
Toretto misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toretto as he avoids it easily.
Toretto misses with a hook.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Toretto.
Toretto misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toretto throws a one two combo.
Toretto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto misses with a wild combination.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mason not doing much here.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Toretto is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toretto wants to get back to his feet.
Toretto pushes Mason off but Mason dives into side control.
Mason trying to control the action but Toretto is working from the bottom.
Toretto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Toretto. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Toretto. That snapped Mason's head back.
Toretto misses with a body shot.
Mason closes the distance and pushes Toretto back into the cage.
Mason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toretto is defending well for now.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Toretto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toretto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toretto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Mason are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto wants to get back to his feet but Mason drags him back down.
Mason grinds an elbow into Toretto's temple.
Mason is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Toretto's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason wants to control but Toretto is keeping him busy.
Toretto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mason has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mason advances to full mount.
Toretto is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Mason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Toretto.
Toretto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toretto throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Toretto misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason wants to clinch up but Toretto keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Toretto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Toretto misses.
A cross from Toretto lands.
Toretto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toretto misses with a looping right.
Toretto swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is looking to clinch but Toretto is avoiding it.
Toretto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Toretto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mason 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.
Toretto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Toretto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toretto misses with a double jab.
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Toretto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mason manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to control but Toretto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason controlling his opponent.
Toretto tries to buck Mason off but Mason takes his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mason tries to clinch there but Toretto circles away.
Some wild striking there from Toretto.
Mason drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toretto stops Mason from passing to mount.
Mason is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Toretto's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto is pushing Mason's head away, looking to escape. Mason manages to hold on to the position though.
Toretto is being controlled here.
Toretto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mason asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Mason.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mason!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doin Time. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Nowell moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Nowell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Nowell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Nowell keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is working for takedown but Nowell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nowell has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Nowell.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nowell moves out of range.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looks to land a combination but Nowell avoids it well.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowell.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nowell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Nowell.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowell forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nowell drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Nowell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nowell effectively controlling the action here.
Nowell misses with a punch to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Nowell scores with a knee to the head.
Nowell lands a big knee to the head and Smith goes down! Nowell pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Nowell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alhassan Kwadwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alhassan Kwadwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwadwo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ranzi somewhat.
Ranzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Kwadwo.
Ranzi wants to clinch up but Kwadwo keeps it at a distance.
Kwadwo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ranzi.
Kwadwo throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwadwo misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwadwo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ranzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kwadwo misses with a body shot.
Kwadwo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ranzi blocks the low kick.
Kwadwo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ranzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kwadwo gets the takedown into side control.
Ranzi is looking to regain half guard here but Kwadwo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi is not content to let Kwadwo control the position.
Ranzi tries to buck Kwadwo off but Kwadwo is having none of it.
Kwadwo is looking to take a break and control but Ranzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwadwo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ranzi on the ground.
Kwadwo looks up at the clock and then as Ranzi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kwadwo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ranzi tries to buck Kwadwo off but Kwadwo is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ranzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kwadwo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ranzi sprawls well initially but Kwadwo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back.
Ranzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kwadwo pulls his head out easily.
Kwadwo trying to control the action but Ranzi is working from the bottom.
Kwadwo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kwadwo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kwadwo landing punches.
Kwadwo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ranzi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ranzi shrugs it off.
Kwadwo landing strikes from the mount and Ranzi is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kwadwo working Ranzi over with strikes here.
Ranzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kwadwo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kwadwo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kwadwo lands with some strikes.
Ranzi is looking to get to half guard.
Kwadwo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ranzi looks a forlorn figure.
Ranzi tries to reverse the position but Kwadwo maintains control.
The referee warns Ranzi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ranzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kwadwo with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Kwadwo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alhassan Kwadwo 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.
Kwadwo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ranzi is rocked!
Kwadwo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kwadwo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwadwo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kwadwo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kwadwo is taking a breather. Ranzi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kwadwo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ranzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kwadwo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwadwo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kwadwo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ranzi keeps working.
Nice strikes from Kwadwo there.
Kwadwo slows the pace down in half guard.
Ranzi is looking for a sweep. Kwadwo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwadwo wants to control but Ranzi is keeping him busy.
Alhassan Kwadwo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kwadwo in particular looking to stall.
Ranzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ranzi.
Kwadwo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kwadwo works over Ranzi with some ground and pound from guard.
Ranzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwadwo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ranzi is breathing heavily.
Kwadwo advances position into side control!
Kwadwo lands an elbow.
Kwadwo working the ground and pound.
Ranzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kwadwo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ranzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kwadwo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ranzi keeps working.
Kwadwo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwadwo stalling.
Kwadwo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ranzi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kwadwo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kwadwo working Ranzi over with strikes here.
Ranzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kwadwo with good strikes from the mount here!
Kwadwo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kwadwo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kwadwo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ranzi is still in real trouble! Can Kwadwo finish him?
Kwadwo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ranzi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kwadwo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alhassan Kwadwo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dani Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dani Woodward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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19
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dani Woodward!
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, John Slade!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slade clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Slade.
Slade effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Slade.
A short right from Slade.
Slade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slade lands an uppercut.
Woodward fails to pull guard.
Slade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Woodward.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodward backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slade misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward blocks an uppercut.
Slade gets underhooks to prevent Woodward's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Woodward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade lands an uppercut.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Woodward trying to control the position but instead, Slade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Woodward into the cage.
Slade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Woodward up against the cage.
Woodward is trying to break the clinch but Slade has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Slade.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Slade.
Slade slows down the pace here.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Slade.
Slade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodward's efforts to push away.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slade gets underhooks to prevent Woodward's takedown attempt.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woodward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Slade.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
Slade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Woodward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Woodward is breathing heavily.
Slade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodward's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade presses Woodward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade scores with a shoulder strike.
Slade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
Slade lands a left hand.
Slade scores with a hook to the body.
Woodward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Slade.
Slade leaning against his opponent.
Slade scores with a shot to the side of Woodward's head.
Woodward is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Woodward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Woodward being controlled against the cage.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woodward backwards.
Slade lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Slade.
Woodward looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade gets underhooks to prevent Woodward's takedown attempt.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade is pushing Woodward up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Slade won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Woodward tries to clinch up
and Slade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slade prevents Woodward from breaking the clinch.
Woodward jumps guard but Slade stands there with Woodward around his waist. Woodward gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woodward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slade walks away with a smile on his face. Woodward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slade wants to clinch up but Woodward keeps it at a distance.
Woodward wants to clinch up but Slade keeps it at a distance.
Slade doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodward circles away.
Slade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woodward misses with a knee strike.
Slade has a couple of punches blocked by Woodward.
Woodward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woodward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Woodward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade is struggling to control the position.
Woodward tries to break the clinch but Slade is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Slade holds him up against the cage and eventually Woodward drops back down to his feet.
Slade lands a body shot.
Woodward taking a breather.
Slade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Woodward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slade lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Woodward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodward backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade pushes Woodward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Woodward misses with a punch to the body.
Slade pushes Woodward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woodward is trying to drag Slade to the mat but Slade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slade stalling.
Woodward fails to pull guard.
Woodward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
Woodward misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Slade to work.
Slade scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Woodward.
Slade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodward's efforts to push away.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woodward backwards.
Woodward tries to break the clinch but Slade is controlling the position.
Woodward avoiding damage.
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
Slade is leaning against Woodward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slade stalling.
Woodward tries for a takedown but Slade manages to get underhooks.
Slade lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slade.
John Slade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slade pushes Woodward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Slade won't allow it.
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
Woodward is working for takedown but Slade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Slade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Slade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodwards head.
Slade stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Slade.
Woodward tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade lands a nice uppercut.
Woodward looking for a takedown.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woodward backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Slade closes the distance and pushes Woodward back into the cage.
Slade lands with a right to the head.
Slade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woodward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
Woodward trying to stall but Slade improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.
Slade lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Slade.
Slade is working Woodward over against the cage.
Good body shot from Slade.
A short right from Slade.
Slade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slade lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woodward missing with knees to the body.
Slade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woodward backwards.
Slade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Woodward.
Slade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodwards head.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woodward backwards.
Slade leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade scores with a shoulder strike.
Woodward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woodward tries to clinch
and Slade counters with a crisp one two that drops Woodward! Slade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Woodward to his feet! Woodward is in big trouble!
Woodward is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Woodward's jaw. Woodward's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Slade does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Slade!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and manny makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McArthur comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. makunouchi has chosen sandstorm as his entrance music. manny makunouchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, manny makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McArthur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
makunouchi is looking to improve his position but McArthur isn't that keen on the idea.
makunouchi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McArthur looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McArthur lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McArthur lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McArthur is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but makunouchi is surviving well by controlling McArthur's body position as best he can.
makunouchi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
makunouchi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
makunouchi regains full guard. Nicely done.
McArthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. makunouchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McArthur drops back looking for a leg! makunouchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and makunouchi manages to kick McArthur off! McArthur jumps back into makunouchi's guard.
makunouchi working for a triangle but McArthur defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur scoring with some ground and pound.
McArthur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
makunouchi working for a triangle but McArthur defends it easily.
McArthur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McArthur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McArthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
McArthur advances to half guard.
makunouchi tries to roll over but McArthur keeps him under control.
makunouchi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
makunouchi actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur is trying for a kimura here. makunouchi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McArthur wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles McArthur!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. King Dela Cruz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nix throws a wild left hand from mount and Dela Cruz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Dela Cruz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Nix is controlling well.
Nix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nix wants to pass to mount but Dela Cruz is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Nix throws and elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nix's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Nix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nix throws a strike but Dela Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dela Cruz won't allow Nix to sweep him here.
Nix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Nix keeps moving.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nix's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nix wants to get back to full guard but Dela Cruz has mounted him!
Nix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz can't control as he wanted to and Nix manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Nix is working from the bottom.
Nix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dela Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dela Cruz's back!
Nix lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dela Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nix's guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dela Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dela Cruz postures up in Nix's guard and throws a big left but Nix blocks it.
Dela Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dela Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Nix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nix lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dela Cruz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Nix sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nix putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nix looking to ground and pound but Dela Cruz is blocking nicely.
Nix with good strikes from the mount here!
Dela Cruz taking shots to the head.
It looks like King Dela Cruz has been cut.
Nix throwing strikes but Dela Cruz recovers to half guard. A much better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Dela Cruz'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.
Dela Cruz misses with a hook. Nix ducked under it nicely.
King Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nix moves out of range of the strikes.
Nix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Cruz moves away.
Jab, jab by Dela Cruz - just one landing.
Nix looks to score with a jab to the body but Dela Cruz is just out of range.
Dela Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown
and Nix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dela Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Dela Cruz misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz takes a swing at Nix's ribcage but misses.
Dela Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Nix moves away and avoids it.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nix with the ground and pound but Dela Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nix being controlled here momentarily.
Nix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nix is looking to work some ground and pound but Dela Cruz has wrist control.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Nix controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nix's guard.
Nix keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nix is looking to sweep but instead, Dela Cruz has passed into half guard.
Jimmy Nix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nix regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix managing to control the position.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nix has wrist control.
Dela Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Nix keeps moving.
Nix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nix misses with a head shot. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dela Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Nix in close.
Nix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nix.
Nix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Dela Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nix throws a sloppy body shot
and Dela Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nix thumps Dela Cruz with a low kick.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nix counters with a nice body shot.
Dela Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nix but Nix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nix lands a slapping body shot.
Nix misses with a body shot
and Dela Cruz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nix!
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nix regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nix is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Nix blocks nicely.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Nix.
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.
Nix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nix has wrist control.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dela Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Dela Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nix counters with a shoot takedown. Dela Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
Jimmy Nix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Dela Cruz.
Nix postures up in Dela Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Dela Cruz blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix throws a strike but Dela Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nix is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Nix looking to control but Dela Cruz passes into half guard.
Dela Cruz thows a huge punch but Nix dodges it nicely.
Nix is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
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.
Dela Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dela Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown
and Nix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nix shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nix is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dela Cruz!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nix putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nix clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on King Dela Cruz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Nix misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz checks a leg kick.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Nix counters with a right hand to the body.
Dela Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.
Nix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dela Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nix counters with a good low kick that Dela Cruz was not able to check.
Nix misses with a body shot.
Dela Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Dela Cruz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Nix moves away from the strike by Dela Cruz.
Nix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nix creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dela Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dela Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Nix.
Nix throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Nix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nix throws a strike aimed at the side of Dela Cruz's head but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Nix looks up at the clock and then as Dela Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nix smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nix in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nix working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nix.
Nix tries to advance to mount but can't.
Check out the look on Nix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dela Cruz gets back to half guard.
Nix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix working the head and body with strikes.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dela Cruz to regain full guard.
Nix lands a couple of digs.
Nix preventing the sweep.
Nix throwing strikes from guard but Dela Cruz blocks nicely.
Nix throws a big right hand that misses.
Nix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dela Cruz lands a body shot.
Nix throws a looping overhand right but Dela Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Dela Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nix thows a body shot but no joy.
Dela Cruz lands a jab.
Nix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nix is looking to wear down Dela Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dela Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nix had his way with King Dela Cruz in that round.
The cut man is working on King Dela Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dela Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Nix off the cage and back into rage.
Nix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Nix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nix prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Nix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nix drops an elbow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Nix misses with a head shot. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix throws a strike but Dela Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Nix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Nix is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Nix is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nix slips under a jab.
Nix shoots and misses
and Dela Cruz counters with a takedown into side control.
Nix taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dela Cruz working the ground and pound.
Nix is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nix tries to buck Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Nix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Dela Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nix controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nix tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nix controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nix struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nix defending against the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nix misses with a low kick.
Dela Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nix was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Cruz.
A slow jab from Dela Cruz misses its intended target.
Nix throws a front kick aimed at Dela Cruz's knee but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Nix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dela Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimmy Nix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dela Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Dela Cruz swings for the body but Nix moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Dela Cruz.
Well Nix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nix!
Jimmy Nix retains his light heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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