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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Townsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Risley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Townsley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Risley.
Risley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Townsley is looking to escape.
Townsley wants to sweep but Risley has passed to side control!
Risley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Townsley is not content to let Risley control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Risley stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Risley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Townsley was covering up waiting for the punch and Risley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Risley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Townsley is keeping the position for now.
Risley advances position into side control!
Townsley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Risley on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Townsley to his feet.
Risley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Risley wants to control from the top but Townsley keeps moving.
Townsley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Risley 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.
Risley wants to pass the guard but Townsley is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley trying to control but Townsley is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hunter Risley.
Townsley misses with a takedown attempt - Risley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Risley fails to land with a series of punches.
Risley shoots for a takedown but Townsley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Risley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Risley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Townsley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Townsley tries to get out of the position.
Risley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Townsley defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley strikes from the bottom but Risley passes into mount!
Townsley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Risley with shots to the head and body - Townsley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Townsley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Risley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Risley with good strikes from the mount here!
Risley controlling the position easily from mount.
Risley with shots to the head and body - Townsley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Risley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Risley with shots to the head and body - Townsley looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Risley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Townsley scores with a three punch combo!
Risley lands with a nice combination. Townsley backs away looking to recover.
Risley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Townsley on his heels. He'll look to pass Townsley's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley slips nicely into half guard.
Risley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Risley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Risley works his way into full mount!
Risley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley lands with some strikes.
Risley with shots to the head and body - Townsley looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Townsley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Townsley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Risley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Townsley hang on?
BOOM! Risley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Townsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Risley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley breaks from Townsley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Risley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Townsley 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.
Risley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Townsley is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is looking for a sweep. Risley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Risley wants to pass the guard but Townsley is defending well.
Risley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Risley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hunter Risley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Risley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Townsley parries the strikes from Risley easily there. Risley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Townsley to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is pushing Risley's head away, looking to escape. Risley manages to hold on to the position though.
Risley cracks Townsley with a big right hand but Townsley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Risley trying to control the action but Townsley is working from the bottom.
Risley controlling from side mount.
Townsley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Townsley seems a little lost for a moment, as Risley dominates the positioning.
Townsley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Risley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Risley tries to close the distance and clinch but Townsley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Risley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Townsley counters with a nice uppercut.
Risley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Risley stands up and waves to Townsley to follow him.
Risley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Risley stuffs the takedown attempt from Townsley. Townsley gets slowly back to his feet.
Risley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Townsley to the ground. Risley is now in Townsley's guard.
Risley stands up and waves to Townsley to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Risley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Townsley. No joy for Risley on that attempt.
Risley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Risley stands up out of the half guard.
Risley looks for a takedown but Townsley sprawls well.
Ben Townsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Risley.
Risley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley can't break the clinch.
Townsley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Risley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Risley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Townsley tries to avoid it but Risley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Townsley to the ground. Townsley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Risley or perhaps it was just good defense by Townsley which made him look bad.
Risley scores with a takedown into Townsley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Townsley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunter Risley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Townsley shoots for a double leg takedown but Risley sprawls well. He's pushed Townsley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Risley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Risley dives in for a single leg takedown but Townsley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Townsley is leaning against Risley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley taking a breather.
Townsley looking to stall.
Risley is trying to pull guard but Townsley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Risley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Risley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Townsley is trying to pull guard but Risley has him pressed against the cage.
Townsley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Risley 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.
Risley jumps guard but Townsley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Townsley stalls.
Ben Townsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Risley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Townsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Risley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Risley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Risley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Van De Velde will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Velde has managed to clinch.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van De Velde lands a big head kick that sends Yamashita tumbling to the mat! Van De Velde takes a step backwards and waves Yamashita back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Yuta Yamashita has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Velde sends Yamashita crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van De Velde is motioning to the referee to let Yamashita up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yamashita is rocked!
Yamashita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van De Velde connects with a solid leg kick.
Van De Velde connects with a leg kick. Yamashita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamashita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van De Velde. Van De Velde obviously looking to wear him down.
Van De Velde throws a head kick that half lands.
Van De Velde moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
Van De Velde moves into the clinch.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robert Van De Velde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van De Velde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamashita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamashita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamashita tries to keep at a distance but Van De Velde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamashita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.
Van De Velde instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita wants to get back to striking at distance but Van De Velde won't allow it.
Yamashita wants to get back to striking at distance but Van De Velde won't allow it.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch.
Van De Velde throws a combination that misses
and Yamashita counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van De Velde tries to clinch up but Yamashita circles away and keeps his distance.
Van De Velde drives through and clinches with Yamashita against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van De Velde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch.
Van De Velde throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamashita will feel that in the morning.
Van De Velde scores with a punch to the head.
Van De Velde has Yamashita up against the cage in a clinch.
Van De Velde keeps control of Yamashita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch.
Van De Velde pushes Yamashita up against the cage in a clinch.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van De Velde forces Yamashita back against the cage and clinches.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch.
Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Velde misses with the combination.
Van De Velde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van De Velde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamashita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamashita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Van De Velde.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van De Velde pushes Yamashita up against the cage in a clinch.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van De Velde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Yamashita'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.
Van De Velde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamashita momentarily.
Van De Velde lands a big head kick that sends Yamashita tumbling to the mat! Van De Velde takes a step backwards and waves Yamashita back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Yamashita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Velde lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Yamashita falls backwards - clearly groggy! Van De Velde dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Van De Velde!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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KO power |
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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
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Chavez.
Tutuola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez drops Tutuola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tutuola looks back up at him and smiles so Chavez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tutuola is rocked!
It looks like Odafin Tutuola has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Tutuola avoids them all with ease.
Oh Tutuola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez's coach down at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chavez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tutuola wants to clinch.
Chavez throws an uppercut from hell that sends Tutuola clean off his feet! He's out cold! Chavez stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Chavez!
Post fight, an emotional Miguel Chavez said 'This is my belt! It ain't going nowhere!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, British Bulldog. Gibbs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LJ Gibbs. Burbank Bulldog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lj Gibbs's chin.
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186 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bulldog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulldog misses with a double jab.
Gibbs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulldog sprawls well initially but Gibbs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gibbs is keen to just control but Bulldog is a slippery customer.
Gibbs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bulldog is just riding it out for now. Gibbs eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulldog is trying to stand up here but Gibbs is controlling him well.
Bulldog is looking to get back to is feet but Gibbs passes into side control.
Gibbs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bulldog, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
Gibbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bulldog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Bulldog manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gibbs.
Gibbs trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bulldog dives on top into guard.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulldog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbs wants to stand up but Bulldog is controlling him.
Bulldog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gibbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog throws a big elbow that misses.
Bulldog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bulldog trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Bulldog looking to sit in guard and control but Gibbs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gibbs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gibbs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bulldog is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bulldog has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet but Bulldog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Bulldog from controlling successfully.
Gibbs is trying to control the position but Bulldog postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lj Gibbs 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.
Gibbs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bulldog tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gibbs is in Bulldog's guard.
Bulldog keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Bulldog wriggles free and stands up.
Gibbs looks for a takedown but Bulldog sprawls well.
Bulldog fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibbs.
Gibbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bulldog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbs somewhat.
Burbank Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Gibbs lands a jab-cross combination.
Gibbs gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bulldog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gibbs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bulldog is trying to buck Gibbs off.
Gibbs decides to stand back up.
Bulldog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Bulldog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bulldog tries to land a front kick but Gibbs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog throws a leg kick that misses.
Bulldog doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
Gibbs shoots in but Bulldog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bulldog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bulldog is looking for a kimura here.
Bulldog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog tries to stand and escape but Gibbs actually recovers to full guard.
Bulldog prevents Gibbs from getting back to his feet.
Bulldog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bulldog has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbs's legs - danger averted.
Gibbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibbs is looking to stand up but Bulldog isn't so interested in that idea.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bulldog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bulldog postures up in Gibbs's guard and throws a big left but Gibbs blocks it.
Bulldog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Burbank Bulldog just wasn't active enough.
Bulldog throws a right and a left that Gibbs avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Bulldog. Bulldog maintains the clinch.
Bulldog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bulldog is pressed up against the cage. Gibbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bulldog down to the mat. Bulldog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Burbank Bulldog will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Bulldog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulldog stuffs the takedown.
Bulldog darts in looking for a takedown but Gibbs gets double underhooks and turns Bulldog into the cage.
Bulldog tries to land a knee to the head but Gibbs blocks with his arms.
Bulldog is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibbs has double underhooks.
Gibbs breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibbs.
Burbank Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Bulldog throws a sloppy head kick and Gibbs moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bulldog as Gibbs shoots in.
Gibbs gets caught flat footed, as Bulldog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bulldog stands and steps away. Gibbs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gibbs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibbs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bulldog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibbs's head.
Bulldog postures up in Gibbs's guard and throws a big left but Gibbs blocks it.
Burbank Bulldog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulldog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gibbs dives on top into guard.
Bulldog wants to stand up but Gibbs is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Bulldog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulldog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bulldog manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bulldog lands with a left to the head.
Bulldog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bulldog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bulldog pinned against the cage. Bulldog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs darts in looking for a takedown but Bulldog gets double underhooks and turns Gibbs into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog breaks the clinch.
Bulldog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Bulldog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gibbs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gibbs pushes Bulldog off looking to stand but Bulldog dives back in and keeps control.
Bulldog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bulldog tries to pass to full mount but Gibbs defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog stands up and beckons Gibbs to join him on the feet.
Gibbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulldog wants to clinch up but Gibbs keeps it at a distance.
Gibbs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bulldog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bulldog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulldog tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bulldog circles away.
Gibbs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burbank Bulldog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulldog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Burbank Bulldog!
Burbank Bulldog really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thicke has chosen David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alamo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thicke is not content to let Alamo control the position.
Thicke manages to get back to half guard.
Alamo passes to full mount!
Alamo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thicke is looking to get to half guard.
Thicke tries to improve his position but Alamo has taken his back! Alamo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Thicke tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Alamo pushes Thicke away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Alamo!
Ruben Alamo is the new featherweight champion!
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