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HFC 150 Crusaders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Huss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Huss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stokenhizer counters with a three punch combo that has Huss backing up. Huss nods at Stokenhizer to acknowledge the strikes.
Huss looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A punch combination from Huss misses.
Huss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huss moves into the clinch.
Huss trying to stall but Stokenhizer improves his position.
Huss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokenhizer has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stokenhizer.
Huss wants to break free but Stokenhizer has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stokenhizer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokenhizer lands an elbow that stopped Huss in his tracks for a moment.
Stokenhizer manages to break the clinch.
Huss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stokenhizer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huss clinches up against the cage.
Stokenhizer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chris Huss has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huss has had enough of the clinch but Stokenhizer keeps him there for the moment.
Huss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stokenhizer is keeping busy.
Stokenhizer jumps into guard, dragging Huss to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stokenhizer trying to control the position here.
Stokenhizer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Huss off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stokenhizer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huss blocks a head kick by Stokenhizer.
Stokenhizer moves into the clinch successfully.
Huss fails to pull guard.
Stokenhizer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stokenhizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stokenhizer with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Stokenhizer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer connects with a knee to the head.
Huss is rocked!
Stokenhizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Huss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stokenhizer lands an elbow that stopped Huss in his tracks for a moment.
Huss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stokenhizer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huss misses with a combination
and Stokenhizer counters with a huge head kick that drops Huss! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanz Stokenhizer!
The defeated Chris Huss had this to say: 'We both fought well but in the end I didn't do enough'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle's entrance music is Father of the Wolf. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 lbs
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274 lbs
25 - 23 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyle shoots and misses
and Lyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyle Lyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyle.
Lyle throws a head kick but Soni moves out of range.
Lyle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soni counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soni wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyle won't allow it.
Lyle misses with an elbow over the top.
Soni breaks the clinch.
Lyle lands a high kick!
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyle blocks a leg kick.
Lyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Soni as Lyle shoots in.
Lyle misses with a takedown attempt - Soni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyle dives in and grabs Soni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soni pushes down on Lyle's head and hops out.
Soni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soni is looking to take a break and control but Lyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lyle prevents Soni from moving into mount.
Lyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyle can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyle misses with a head kick.
Soni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lyle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni is stalling in the full guard.
Soni won't allow Lyle to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanishk Soni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lyle looks for a takedown but Soni sprawls well.
Lyle shoots in and bounces Soni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Soni looking for a sweep. Not yet Soni, not yet.
Soni has a closed guard, preventing Lyle from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyle looking to sit in guard and control but Soni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Kyle Lyle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Soni.
Lyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soni.
Soni stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyle. Lyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Soni scores with a kick to the body.
Soni fails with the takedown.
Kyle Lyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soni keeping moving, preventing Lyle from controlling successfully.
Soni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soni's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lyle wants to control from the top but Soni keeps moving.
That's two 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Lyle just wasn't active enough.
Soni rushes Lyle and presses him up against the cage.
Soni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soni manages to break the clinch.
Lyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyle throws out the jab.
Soni throws a push kick but Lyle slaps the foot to one side.
Soni stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni avoids the head kick by Lyle.
Soni lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Kyle Lyle has been cut.
Soni stalks Lyle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lyle's face. Lyle staggers backwards, shaken.
Soni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soni wants it to stay on the feet.
Soni moves into the clinch.
Soni has Lyle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Soni pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lyle tumbling to the mat - Soni dives into Lyle's guard.
Soni 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is looking to stand up but Soni isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tanishk Soni wasn't active enough on the ground.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyle tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyle moves away.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown but Soni shows good takedown defense.
Soni throws a leg kick that misses.
Lyle stuffs the takedown.
Soni is looking to land body kicks.
Lyle throws a head kick that misses.
Lyle fails to land the takedown.
Lyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soni lands a slapping body shot.
Soni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lyle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Soni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lyle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyle looks to move to half guard but instead Soni has passed into mount! Damn!
Lyle tries to buck Soni off but Soni takes his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishk Soni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Soni lands a lovely overhand right.
Soni throws a body kick that misses.
Tanishk Soni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Soni sprawls well. He's pushed Lyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lyle misses with a double jab
letting Soni counter with a right hand.
Lyle throws a head kick that misses.
Lyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soni circles away.
Soni lands with a nice combination. Lyle backs away looking to recover.
Soni closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soni lands in his opponent's guard.
Soni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lyle working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle Lyle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lyle closes the distance and clinches up with Soni, looking for a takedown. Lyle pushes Soni against the cage but Soni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyle dives in and grabs Soni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soni pushes down on Lyle's head and hops out.
Soni throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lyle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soni is in Lyle's guard.
Soni passes into half guard.
Soni moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle regains half guard.
Lyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soni content to stall in guard here.
Soni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lyle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soni passes into side control.
Tanishk Soni has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is looking for a sweep.
Lyle looking for a sweep but Soni has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lyle can't escape the position.
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.
Soni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lyle is looking to escape.
Lyle wants to control but Soni is having none of it.
Soni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishk Soni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishk Soni!
Tanishk Soni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stryder Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryder Ryu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stryder Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryu throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Ryu has Hart up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Hart.
Ryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hart has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ryu is trying to keep an underhook but Hart manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hart not doing much here.
Ryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryu gets full guard.
Hart trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Hart sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ryu doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hart paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ryu - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stryder Ryu!
A victorious Stryder Ryu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Sedniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Win comes to the cage accompanied by FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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303 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Built Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariusz Sedniak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedniak misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Win.
Good leg kick by Sedniak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sedniak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Win slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sedniak wants to sweep here but Win controlling him for the moment.
Win is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Win slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Win is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sedniak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Win. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Win passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sedniak is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Built Win!
Built Win decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frito Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
26 - 76 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frito Lei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lei.
Lei looks for the body kick but Moxley saw that one coming.
Moxley moves out of range as Lei throws a body kick.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Lei.
Lei moves into the clinch.
Moxley has Lei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moxley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lei is defending well.
Moxley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lei wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moxley tries for a kimura but Lei is defending well.
Lei is pushing Moxley's head away, looking to escape. Moxley manages to hold on to the position though.
Lei explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Moxley.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Lei.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lei throws a head kick but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lei is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moxley closes the distance and clinches up with Lei, looking for a takedown. Moxley pushes Lei against the cage but Lei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frito Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Lei scores with a hook to the body. Moxley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lei swinging wildly here.
Lei thows a body kick. Moxley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moxley blocks a head kick by Lei.
Moxley dives in and grabs Lei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lei pushes down on Moxley's head and hops out.
Lei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moxley moves out of range as Lei throws a body kick.
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Lei misses with a two punch combination.
Moxley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Moxley fails to land the takedown.
Frito Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lei throws out a powerful jab.
Frito Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei throws a leg kick but Moxley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lei takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moxley.
Moxley is trying to get an arm triangle but Lei is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei tries to escape but Moxley is in control.
Moxley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lei has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moxley scoring with punches and elbows.
Lei takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lei is trying to get back to his feet.
Moxley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moxley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moxley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lei has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moxley tries for a kimura but Lei is defending well.
Moxley is working Lei over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lei is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Moxley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Moxley 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.
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Lei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moxley wants a takedown.
Lei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lei misses with some punches.
Lei manages to break the clinch.
Lei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lei looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lei pinned against the cage. Lei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frito Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Lei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei tries to clinch but Moxley moves away
and Moxley counters with a single leg into guard. Lei didn't expect that.
Moxley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lei wants to stand up but Moxley is controlling him.
Moxley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lei manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moxley has Lei in his guard.
Moxley is looking to stand up but Lei isn't so interested in that idea.
Moxley has a closed guard, preventing Lei from standing up.
Lei stops Moxley from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley has a closed guard, preventing Lei from standing up.
Moxley pushes Lei off and gets back to his feet.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lei has Moxley up against the cage in a clinch.
Moxley dodges an elbow strike from Lei.
Lei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moxley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moxley lands in his opponent's guard.
Moxley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Moxley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moxley is working Lei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moxley works over Lei with some ground and pound from guard.
Lei wants to stand and escape but Moxley is having none of it.
Moxley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moxley with a nice head shot there.
Jon Moxley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moxley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moxley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moxley with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley passes Lei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moxley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moxley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moxley connects with a nice short shot to Lei's temple.
Lei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moxley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moxley 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.
Lei taking some punishment here, with Moxley in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Lei as Moxley shoots in.
Lei is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Lei. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Moxley moves out of range as Lei throws a body kick.
Lei wants to clinch.
Moxley blocks the body kick.
Lei has Moxley up against the cage in a clinch.
Lei stops a takedown attempt from Moxley.
Frito Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Moxley wants to take the fight to the mat but Lei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moxley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moxley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moxley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei breaks the clinch.
Lei cracks Moxley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moxley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moxley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lei defends well and Moxley ends up having to push Lei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lei doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Lei darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lei is trying to maintain a safe position but Moxley gets an underhook and turns Lei into the cage.
A short right from Lei.
Lei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moxley ducks right into an uppercut from Lei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lei tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lei.
Lei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lei looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Lei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lei takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
Lei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moxley.
Moxley shoots for a takedown but Lei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lei swinging wildly here.
Lei scores with a body shot.
Lei moves into range and clinches up with Moxley.
Lei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moxley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lei!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lei taking a bit of punishment here - Moxley scoring with strikes.
Moxley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moxley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lei wants to get back to his feet but Moxley drags him back down.
Moxley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moxley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moxley is trying to get an arm triangle but Lei is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moxley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frito Lei.
I think Moxley 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Moxley!
Jon Moxley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Caro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Caro had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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32
224 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Caro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caro misses with a hook.
Caro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankowski.
Caro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jankowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Caro misses.
Jankowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caro swivels and escapes.
Jankowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Caro throws an off balance right hand
and Jankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jankowski stops Caro from standing up.
Caro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Caro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankowski trying to control but Caro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski cracks Caro with a solid left hand.
Caro keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Caro wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jankowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jozef Jankowski.
Jankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Caro.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Caro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jankowski back to the cage. Caro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caro thows a body shot but no joy.
Caro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankowski manages to avoid it.
Caro lands a nice shot that snaps Jankowski's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Caro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
Caro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankowski.
Caro throws a combination that misses
and Jankowski counters with a straight right hand.
Jankowski ducks under a wild hook from Caro.
Caro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caro is not content to let Jankowski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski controlling the pace.
Caro is trying to stand up here but Jankowski is controlling him well.
Jankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caro keeps working.
Caro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jankowski.
Caro is trying to stand up here but Jankowski is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Jankowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caro's head.
Jankowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Caro won't allow Jankowski to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Caro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jankowski wants to control but Caro is keeping him busy.
Jankowski prevents Caro from standing back up.
Jankowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caro has one foot on Jankowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jankowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Mike Caro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jankowski is defended easily by Caro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caro misses with a wild body shot.
Caro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jankowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Jankowski has Caro pressed against the cage, preventing Caro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski is working for takedown but Caro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jankowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jankowski is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jozef Jankowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jankowski defending well as Caro loads up on a big left hand.
Jankowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caro's guard.
Jankowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jankowski working some strikes from top position.
Caro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jankowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Caro keeps moving.
Caro is looking to stand up but Jankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Caro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jozef Jankowski.
Caro stuffs the takedown attempt from Jankowski. Jankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jankowski slips under a jab from Caro.
Caro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jankowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jankowski missing with knees to the body.
Jankowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Caro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jankowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Caro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mike Caro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
Caro tries to bum rush Jankowski with a series of wild strikes but Jankowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caro swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jankowski.
Caro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Caro.
Jankowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caro as he avoids it easily.
Mike Caro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jankowski is defended easily by Caro.
Jankowski shoots in and drives through. Caro sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jankowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caro throws out the jab.
Caro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jankowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caro wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Caro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Caro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caro manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Caro's guard.
Caro is looking to stand up but Jankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Caro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski 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.
Caro pushes Jankowski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caro throws a body punch but Jankowski moves out of range.
Jankowski ducks under a wild hook from Caro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski defending well as Caro loads up on a big left hand.
Caro misses with a double jab.
Jankowski dives in and grabs Caro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caro pushes down on Jankowski's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Jankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caro.
Jankowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Caro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jankowski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Caro manages to break the clinch.
Caro throws a hook but Jankowski avoids it easily.
Caro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Caro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Caro is pressed up against the cage. Jankowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Caro down to the mat. Caro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Jankowski with that takedown attempt.
Mike Caro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
Caro misses with a shot to the body
and Jankowski moves into the clinch.
Jankowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caro misses with an uppercut
and Jankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Caro didn't expect that.
Jankowski stops Caro from standing up.
Jankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caro pushes Jankowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jankowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jankowski stops Caro from standing up.
Jankowski trying to control but Caro is working from the bottom.
Caro wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jankowski is stalling in the full guard.
Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caro wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Caro keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass.
Jankowski stops Caro from standing up.
Caro keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jankowski is controlling him.
Caro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jankowski controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jankowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caro is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jankowski 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.
Caro wants to get back to his feet.
Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankowski is looking for a kimura here.
Jankowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jankowski is working for a kimura but Caro is defending it quite comfortably.
Caro tries to kick Jankowski off in order to stand up. Jankowski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jankowski trying to control the action but Caro is working from the bottom.
Jankowski prevents Caro from escaping the position.
Jankowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Caro dodges the ground and pound from Jankowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jankowski is controlling him well.
Mike Caro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jozef Jankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jankowski 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Jankowski!
Jozef Jankowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Morawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (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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27
148 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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35
135 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Morawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Morawski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
A good leg kick by Morawski.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morawski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Flodder misses.
Flodder stuffs the takedown.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morawski counters with a low kick, right behind Flodder 's knee.
Morawski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flodder keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flodder is looking to improve his position.
Flodder is trying to stand up here but Morawski is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder moves into full guard.
Morawski drops back looking for a leg! Flodder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flodder manages to kick Morawski off! Morawski jumps back into Flodder's guard.
Morawski trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
Flodder controls Morawski momentarily but Morawski frees himself.
Flodder has Morawski pulled in close to control his posture.
Morawski scoring with some ground and pound.
Flodder keeping moving, preventing Morawski from controlling successfully.
Morawski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Flodder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flodder is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morawski controls Flodder momentarily but Flodder frees himself.
Flodder looking to pass the guard.
Flodder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flodder stopping the sweep attempt from Morawski.
Flodder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kees Flodder.
Morawski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flodder falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Morawski moves into the clinch.
Morawski breaks from the clinch.
Flodder looks to throw the jab but Morawski is out of range.
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Morawski moves out of range.
A combination from Morawski does no damage.
Morawski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flodder's waist but Flodder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morawski off to one side.
Morawski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Flodder.
Flodder misses with a few strikes there.
Flodder misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Morawski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Morawski.
Morawski takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Flodder. Those never looked like landing.
Morawski shoots in but no luck this time.
Morawski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flodder throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flodder tries to bum rush Morawski with a series of wild strikes but Morawski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flodder catches Morawski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morawski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morawski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flodder trying to keep a closed guard but Morawski is proving a slippery customer.
Flodder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morawski controlling from the top position.
Morawski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Krzysztof Morawski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flodder throws a series of punches but Morawski avoids them all with ease.
Flodder tries to bum rush Morawski with a series of wild strikes but Morawski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krzysztof Morawski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morawski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morawski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morawski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flodder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morawski struggles to land a body shot inside as Flodder controls his hands.
Morawski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morawski has Flodder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flodder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morawski tries for a takedown but Flodder manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flodder stops a takedown attempt from Morawski.
Flodder taking a breather.
Morawski is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flodder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flodder stuffs the takedown.
Flodder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morawski goes for a double leg but Flodder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flodder continues to drive forward.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flodder is pressed up against the cage. Morawski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flodder down to the mat. Flodder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flodder gets caught flat footed, as Morawski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flodder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flodder is trying to control the position but Morawski postures up.
Flodder pulls Morawski in close to his closed guard and prevents Morawski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morawski looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder has control of Morawski's left arm, preventing Morawski from doing any damage.
Krzysztof Morawski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kees Flodder.
Flodder misses with a few strikes there.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flodder as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Flodder coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
Donk. Flodder catches Morawski right on the button with a cross.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Morawski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flodder moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Flodder. No joy for Morawski on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morawski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flodder's guard.
Flodder keeping full guard, as Morawski tries to pass.
Morawski trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
Flodder is trying to keep Morawski in close.
Flodder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flodder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flodder controlling Morawski's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kees Flodder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flodder misses with an uppercut. Morawski saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Flodder slips a straight right by Morawski.
Morawski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flodder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morawski counters with a takedown into side control.
Flodder can't do much from the bottom here.
Morawski wants to control but Flodder is keeping him busy.
Morawski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morawski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski lands a nice forearm strike.
Morawski scores with punches from side control.
Flodder is looking to regain half guard here but Morawski keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Morawski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morawski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flodder circles away.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morawski circles away quickly and effectively.
Flodder gets caught flat footed, as Morawski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Flodder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flodder pulls Morawski in close to prevent any damage.
Morawski trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice combination there by Flodder.
Nice uppercut there from Morawski.
Morawski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flodder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morawski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morawski punishes Flodder's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Morawski.
Morawski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flodder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Flodder.
Morawski swings widly with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a one-two to the body.
Flodder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morawski can pounce on him.
Morawski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Flodder misses.
Morawski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Morawski avoids them all with ease.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder misses with a left hand
and Morawski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flodder won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morawski working away.
Morawski lands an elbow.
Flodder wants to control but Morawski postures up.
Morawski is trying to get an arm triangle but Flodder is defending well.
Morawski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flodder is looking to reverse the position.
Morawski 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.
Morawski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flodder's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.
Flodder is trying to control Morawski's posture but Morawski avoids it.
Morawski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet but Morawski drags him back down.
Krzysztof Morawski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flodder is trying to escape the position but Morawski is controlling the position.
Flodder tries to buck Morawski off but Morawski is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Flodder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flodder is being controlled here.
Flodder tries to bench press Morawski off him but Morawski keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flodder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Morawski stalls from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flodder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morawski finds it's way round the side to connect with Flodder's head.
Kees Flodder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flodder cracks Morawski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flodder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morawski's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morawski slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Kees Flodder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Morawski does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flodder swinging wildly here.
Flodder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morawski can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Krzysztof Morawski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morawski, 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Morawski!
After winning the bout, Krzysztof Morawski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogg comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. Suarez has chosen Skindred - Rat Race as his entrance music. Ogg Nogg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
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, Antonio Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Antonio Suarez has been cut.
Nogg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suarez pinned against the cage. Suarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Suarez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nogg shoots in looking for a takedown. Suarez tries to sprawl out of it but Nogg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suarez is trying to defend but Nogg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nogg is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogg.
Nogg wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogg drops an elbow to the side of Suarez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogg passes to side control.
Nogg wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Nogg taking a break here but Suarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nogg stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Suarez to his feet.
Nogg shoots in and drives through. Suarez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ogg Nogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogg moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg manages to break the clinch.
Nogg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nogg breaks from the clinch.
Nogg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nogg.
Nogg throws a series of punches but Suarez avoids them all with ease.
Nogg rushes Suarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nogg after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogg tries for a takedown but Suarez manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Nogg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Suarez wants a takedown.
Nogg has hold of one of Suarez's legs. Suarez is fighting the takedown attempt but Nogg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogg Nogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Suarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Nogg.
Nogg tries to clinch but Suarez is having none of it.
Nogg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Nogg misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez leaves Nogg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ogg Nogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suarez moves out of range of the body kick from Nogg.
Nogg throws a series of punches but Suarez avoids them all with ease.
Nogg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nogg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez blocks the body kick.
Suarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suarez tries to avoid it but Nogg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suarez to the ground. Suarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nogg.
Nogg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogg throws a combination that misses
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nogg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nogg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suarez!
Suarez is in a horrible position here. Nogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nogg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogg thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nogg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nogg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nogg lands a big shot there that rocks Suarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogg Nogg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Suarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nogg lands a head kick. Suarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nogg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogg shoots and misses
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nogg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Suarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogg has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Suarez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Suarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogg is on top in guard.
Nogg pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
Nogg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogg is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogg.
Nogg throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nogg's guard. Nice move by Suarez!
Suarez throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez prevents Nogg from getting back to his feet.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogg working for a triangle but Suarez defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nogg dives on top into guard.
Nogg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Nogg has control of the leg.
Nogg stands up from half guard.
No joy there for Nogg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suarez's guard.
Nogg trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nogg looking to control but instead Suarez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Suarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nogg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogg Nogg clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Suarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nogg has Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Suarez goes for a takedown attempt but Nogg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suarez defends well and Nogg ends up having to push Suarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suarez is looking for a takedown.
Nogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez looking for a takedown.
Ogg Nogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
Suarez wants a takedown.
Nogg digs a right hand underneath Suarez's ribcage. Suarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nogg breaks from the clinch.
Nogg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nogg misses with a double jab
and Suarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nogg's guard.
Nogg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nogg has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez won't allow Nogg to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nogg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nogg has wrist control.
Nogg working for a triangle but Suarez defends it easily.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suarez postures up in Nogg's guard and throws a big left but Nogg blocks it.
Suarez scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suarez won't allow Nogg to sweep him here.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nogg has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throwing strikes from guard but Nogg blocks nicely.
Nogg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nogg has wrist control.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Nogg.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Nogg trying to control the position.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Nogg.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suarez throwing strikes from guard but Nogg blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suarez cracks Nogg with a solid left hand.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Nogg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogg raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Suarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Suarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Suarez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nogg works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
Ogg Nogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Nogg from controlling successfully.
Nogg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nogg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suarez's guard.
Suarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Nogg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nogg looking to finish Suarez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suarez!
Suarez taking shots to the head.
Nogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
Nogg controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogg with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogg lands a heavy elbow.
Suarez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogg postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Suarez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Suarez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogg Nogg!
Ogg Nogg retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Ogg Nogg 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maricue Russel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Russel on that attempt.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Russel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Russel prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russel.
Russel postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Russel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russel throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Russel trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Russel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Garcia.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Russel back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Russel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Russel saw that one coming.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Russel avoids it.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Russel moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russel.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Russel wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Garcia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chris Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Russel's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Garcia! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Garcia! Chris Garcia retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chris Garcia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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