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CCF Midweek Mayhem 152 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AnthonyH Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AnthonyH Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno wants to clinch.
Clack slaps away a takedown attempt from Moreno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clack.
Clack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like AnthonyH Moreno has been cut.
Moreno gets caught napping as Clack dives in and scores a takedown. Moreno manages to retain guard.
Moreno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clack trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Clack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clack laying and praying for a moment but Moreno takes advantage and regains half guard.
Clack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moreno actively working from the bottom here.
Clack content to control rather than advance.
That's two 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.
Clack is looking to advance position but Moreno won't allow it.
Moreno is trying to control but can't.
Clack is looking to advance position but Moreno won't allow it.
Clack 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.
Moreno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clack pulls his head out easily.
Clack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moreno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Clack circles away and keeps his distance.
Clack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moreno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clack but great work by Moreno.
Clack is looking for a sweep.
Moreno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Clack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moreno prevents Clack from improving his position.
Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moreno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moreno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreno throwing strikes from guard but Clack blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Moreno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moreno throwing strikes but missing.
Clack trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AnthonyH Moreno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno moves in looking to clinch but Clack pushes him off.
Clack gets caught flat footed, as Moreno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moreno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Clack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno preventing the sweep.
Moreno throws a big right hand that misses.
Clack 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.
Clack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack wants to pass the guard but Moreno is keeping the position.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Clack from controlling successfully.
Clack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clack trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Clack has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clack's guard.
Clack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moreno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moreno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreno postures up in Clack's guard and throws a big left but Clack blocks it.
Moreno passes into half guard.
Moreno is thwarting Clack's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno thows a huge punch but Clack dodges it nicely.
Clack is looking to control Moreno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clack avoid being mounted?
Moreno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clack wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
Clack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moreno is working away from the top position though.
Clack wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but Clack defending well.
Moreno thows a huge punch but Clack dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moreno 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.
Clack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clack is trying to keep Moreno in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clack has Moreno pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clack is trying to control the position but Moreno postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AnthonyH Moreno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AnthonyH Moreno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Moreno. That's going to slow Clack down.
Moreno wants to clinch.
AnthonyH Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreno moves away.
Clack misses with a body shot.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clack but Clack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moreno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moreno.
Clack keeps the fight on the outside.
Clack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moreno back to the cage. Clack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clack scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack with a nice head shot there.
Clack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Moreno is trying to keep Clack in close.
Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clack is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clack content to stall in guard here.
Clack trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Moreno wants to stand and escape but Clack is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moreno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Clack closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moreno stops Clack from passing to mount.
Moreno is trying to improve his position.
Clack trying to control the position but Moreno is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack controlling the position.
Moreno managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clack.
Moreno avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clack.
Moreno is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Clack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clack laying and praying for a moment but Moreno takes advantage and regains half guard.
Clack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on AnthonyH Moreno's cut.
That's time! Clack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moreno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Clack has hold of one of Moreno's legs. Moreno is fighting the takedown attempt but Clack gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clack with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clack's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clack wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenny Clack is winning the standup battle so far.
Clack feints and then cracks Moreno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moreno down.
Clack with a hook.
Moreno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clack is fending him off so far but Moreno persists. Nope, Clack circles away and we're back to standing.
Clack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moreno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack controlling Moreno's posture.
Clack looking for a sweep. Not yet Clack, not yet.
My spies in Main Event Gym inform me that Moreno has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moreno trying to control but Clack is working from the bottom.
Clack controlling the position.
Moreno throwing strikes but missing.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Clack keeps moving.
Moreno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throwing strikes from guard but Clack blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Moreno tenderised Clack's leg. Clack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Clack is avoiding it.
Moreno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clack.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches up with Clack, looking for a takedown. Moreno pushes Clack against the cage but Clack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clack lands a lovely overhand right.
Clack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moreno to the mat! Moreno manages to get full guard.
Clack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clack scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack 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.
Clack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clack wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clack working the head and body with strikes.
Clack trying to control the action but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno is in trouble now - Clack has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack had his way with AnthonyH Moreno in that round.
The cut man is working on AnthonyH Moreno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clack throws an off balance right hand
letting Moreno counter with a right hand.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreno moves into the clinch successfully.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Clack lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clack wants to pass to mount but Moreno is defending the position.
Clack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Clack trying to control from Moreno's half guard. Moreno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack 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.
Clack seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moreno for as long as he can get away with.
Clack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
AnthonyH Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A jab from Clack misses.
Clack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moreno on his heels. He'll look to pass Moreno's guard now, I'm sure.
Moreno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clack trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clack looking to pass the guard.
Clack is looking to pass into half guard but Moreno pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moreno is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack is looking for a triangle but Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
Clack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moreno striking from the bottom.
Clack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moreno dives on top into guard.
Clack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clack looking to control.
Moreno tries to stand but Clack is controlling from the bottom.
Clack 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.
Moreno is looking to work some ground and pound but Clack has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack is trying to control the position but Moreno postures up.
Moreno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clack is trying to keep Moreno in close.
Kenny Clack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreno can do to turn this around?
Moreno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moreno throws a series of punches but Clack moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Clack is predictable there
and Moreno counters by clinching up.
Clack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Moreno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moreno looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Clack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kenny Clack!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kenny Clack!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kenny Clack!
Kenny Clack wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Kenny Clack thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by John Legend - Who Do We Think We Are . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekken Slice!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford tries to clinch
and Slice moves into the clinch.
Slice tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the cage and eventually Slice drops back down to his feet.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slice's face.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slice tries to pull guard but Crawford won't allow it.
Slice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slice fails to pull guard.
TJ Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slice wants a takedown but no success here.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Slice is blocking nicely.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
Slice avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slice trying to control the position but instead, Crawford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slice into the cage.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Slice.
Slice breaks the clinch.
Slice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crawford can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Slice goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crawford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slice but great work by Crawford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Slice's face as Crawford controls the position.
Crawford continues to stall.
Crawford decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to clinch.
Slice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawford defends well and Slice ends up having to push Crawford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford gets underhooks to prevent Slice's takedown attempt.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Slice is trying to pull guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawford after a bit of a struggle.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Slice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slice shoots in but Crawford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TJ Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice looks winded!
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slice.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Slice goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crawford wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Crawford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Slice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Slice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Crawford has double underhooks.
Crawford trying to land knees to the body.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford trying to land knees to the body.
Slice managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slice avoids it.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Crawford has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slice managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
TJ Crawford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slice tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Slice is blocking nicely.
Slice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crawford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slice can turn it around.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Slice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TJ Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slice manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice controls Crawford momentarily but Crawford frees himself.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice working a defensive guard but Crawford manages to pass into side control anyway.
Crawford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice can't do much from the bottom here.
Crawford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crawford wants to stand but Slice is controlling his arm.
Crawford content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Slice struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford gets a clinch.
Crawford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.
Slice tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
TJ Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slice lands a body shot.
Slice tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford has Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Crawford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crawford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
Crawford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slice.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Slice blocks it.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slice stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice takes the fight into the clinch.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slice avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slice avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
TJ Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slice can do to turn this around?
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawford moves into the clinch successfully.
Slice tightens his grip and picks Crawford up, before dumping him to the ground. Crawford manages to land in guard.
Crawford is trying to control the position but Slice postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crawford is trying to keep Slice in close.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford controls Slice momentarily but Slice frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawford wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Crawford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford checks the leg kick.
Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.
Slice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice feints and as Crawford raises his hands in defense, Slice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Crawford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crawford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slice is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekken Slice really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slice.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawford tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Slice avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford tries to clinch up.
Slice is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
TJ Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Slice is blocking nicely.
Slice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Slice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Slice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crawford keeps control of Slice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Slice has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crawford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slice is defending well for now.
Slice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crawford prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Slice is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slice is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slice avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Slice blocks it.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice shoots for a takedown but Crawford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown but Crawford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Slice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crawford but Crawford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Crawford gets caught napping as Slice dives in and scores a takedown. Crawford manages to retain guard.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
Crawford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slice passes into half guard.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Crawford had his way with Tekken Slice in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice misses with a takedown attempt - Crawford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crawford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown but Crawford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tekken Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crawford gets a clinch.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crawford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Crawford.
Crawford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
TJ Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tekken Slice.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slice avoids it.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crawford lands a good knee to the midsection. Slice won't want to take too many of those.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slice avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Slice turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slice manages to end up in side control.
Slice tries to advance to mount but Crawford denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slice is trying to get an arm triangle but Crawford is defending well.
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!
Slice controlling from side mount.
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.
Slice tries to move to mount but Crawford blocks the move with his legs.
Slice trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tekken Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawford clinches up with Slice and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slice working aggressively here.
Slice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TJ Crawford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for TJ Crawford!
TJ Crawford wins by unanimous decision!
TJ Crawford was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chras Watsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chras Watsky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harry Slater's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chras Watsky!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Watsky.
Decent striking displayed by Slater there.
Slater has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bushido Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Watsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watsky tries to land a body kick
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Watsky didn't expect that.
Watsky working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater trying to control but Watsky is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Watsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slater passes Watsky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watsky is trying to stand.
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. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Watsky's temple.
Slater trying to control the action but Watsky is working from the bottom.
Slater seems to be looking for submissions.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watsky's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watsky tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater trying to control from Watsky's half guard. Watsky has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Watsky punching from the bottom - just letting Slater know he's still in a fight.
Watsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
Watsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard.
Watsky postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Slater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watsky's guard.
Watsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater trying to control but Watsky is working from the bottom.
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Watsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slater is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Slater dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Watsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick.
Watsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater throws a head kick that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slater here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slater scores with a jab. Watsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater lands with an overhand left.
Watsky walks into a stiff left hand from Slater.
Watsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watsky can do to turn this around?
Watsky moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watsky!
It looks like Harry Slater has been cut.
A jab from Slater misses.
Watsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slater lands a jab to the head.
Watsky tries for a takedown but Slater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slater swings for the body but Watsky moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slater.
Slater is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slater throws a right hand that Watsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Watsky also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watsky blocks a jab.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Watsky tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harry Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Watsky stuffs the takedown.
Slater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
Slater throws a body punch but Watsky moves out of range.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick from Watsky.
Watsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slater.
Slater lands a glancing blow to the side of Watsky's head.
Watsky lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Slater misses.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watsky moves away.
Watsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watsky wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Watsky.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Slater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slater prevents Watsky from standing back up.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Watsky's head.
Slater passes the guard and advances to mount!
Slater controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Slater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Slater's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watsky.
Nice jab there from Slater.
Watsky ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
A nice combination there by Slater.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Watsky shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watsky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slater trying to control the action but Watsky is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watsky tries to improve position but can't.
Slater cracks Watsky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slater wants to control but Watsky is keeping him busy.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Watsky is looking to reverse the position.
Slater working away.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Watsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watsky tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.
Slater 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.
Slater trying to control the action but Watsky is working from the bottom.
Slater has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Watsky tries to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater is trying to control here but Watsky has managed to regain half guard.
Slater is looking for a kimura here.
Slater trying to control the action but Watsky is working from the bottom.
Watsky manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Watsky's legs - danger averted.
Watsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Watsky keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slater in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Watsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Slater clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Slater's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slater tries a head kick but it misses.
Watsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Slater. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Watsky saw that one coming.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Watsky's head but Watsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Slater there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Watsky's head.
Watsky trying to control but Slater postures up.
Slater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slater wants to free his trapped foot but Watsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watsky gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slater wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
Slater postures up.
Watsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watsky is keeping the position for now.
Slater works over Watsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater postures up in Watsky's guard and throws a big left but Watsky blocks it.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slater throws a series of punches but Watsky avoids them all with ease.
Watsky slips under a jab.
Watsky avoids the body shot from Slater.
A punch combination from Slater misses.
Watsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watsky's waist but Watsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Watsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Slater works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater has his foot on Watsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Watsky forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Slater had his way with Chras Watsky in that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Slater's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Watsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chras Watsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Watsky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater can't do much from the bottom here.
Slater manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watsky moves into full guard.
Watsky looking to control.
Slater stays in close to Watsky's body and controls the position.
Slater stands up over Watsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater postures up.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Watsky wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Slater pushing down on Watsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Watsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Watsky taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Slater is pressing down on Watsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watsky is holding on for now.
Slater is nestled in close to Watsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slater wants to pass to mount but Watsky is defending the position.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slater looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chras Watsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater throwing shots but Watsky is blocking nicely.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slater scores with a jab. Watsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater tries for a takedown but Watsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watsky fails to land the takedown.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Slater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watsky doesn't seem phased though.
Watsky throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
Slater throws a looping overhand right but Watsky ducks down to avoid it.
Watsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Harry Slater.
Well Slater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Harry Slater!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Harry Slater!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Harry Slater!
Harry Slater wins by unanimous decision!
Harry Slater spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennison comes to the cage accompanied by Snot- Stoopid. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebasti Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennison throws out a powerful jab.
Kennison rushes Rubio and presses him up against the cage.
Rubio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kennison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennison looking to slow down the pace here.
Kennison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Karl Kennison has been cut.
Kennison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennison scores with a jab. Rubio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rubio throws a head kick that half lands.
Kennison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennison missing with a left hand there. Rubio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennison takes one to the chin there.
Kennison is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Kennison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rubio throws a head kick but Kennison moves out of range.
Rubio connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kennison out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebasti Rubio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slabodan Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milosevic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Symphony of Destruction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Slabodan Milosevic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucho Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slabodan Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Milosevic there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milosevic.
Milosevic scores with a body shot.
Milosevic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milosevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Benitez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benitez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Benitez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Milosevic throws a sloppy head kick
and Benitez counters with a flying knee that drops Milosevic!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benitez trying to control but Milosevic is working from the bottom.
Benitez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Milosevic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benitez has Milosevic in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez wants to sweep here but Milosevic controlling him for the moment.
Benitez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Milosevic passes into side control.
Benitez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benitez looks to move to half guard but instead Milosevic has passed into mount! Damn!
Benitez tries to hold on but Milosevic pushes him away.
That's two 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.
Milosevic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benitez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Benitez is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Milosevic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benitez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benitez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slabodan Milosevic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Milosevic lands a high kick!
Milosevic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Milosevic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milosevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benitez backs up against the cage.
Benitez is rocked!
Milosevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Benitez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milosevic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benitez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benitez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benitez seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Milosevic there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez avoids the head kick by Milosevic.
Milosevic throws a hook to the side of Benitez's head but Benitez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milosevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benitez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slabodan Milosevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milosevic lands a jab to the head.
Milosevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Milosevic tenderised Benitez's leg. Benitez is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milosevic throws a nice looking combination but Benitez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milosevic lands a head kick. Benitez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milosevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benitez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benitez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milosevic lands a two punch combo.
Slabodan Milosevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic throws a shot from downtown. Benitez moves away and avoids it.
Benitez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Milosevic throws a nice looking combination but Benitez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Milosevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benitez doesn't seem phased though.
Milosevic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benitez's head.
Milosevic motions for Benitez to come forward. Milosevic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benitez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Milosevic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milosevic throws out a powerful jab.
Milosevic scores with a shot to the body.
Milosevic lands a head kick. Benitez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milosevic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitez walks into a jab.
Milosevic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benitez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slabodan Milosevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Milosevic thumps Benitez with a low kick.
Milosevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Milosevic missing with a left hand there. Benitez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milosevic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benitez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milosevic throws a sloppy head kick and Benitez moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic misses with a hook. Benitez ducked under it nicely.
Benitez avoids the head kick by Milosevic.
A jab lands there for Milosevic.
Benitez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benitez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Milosevic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benitez's head.
Milosevic tries to score with a low kick but Benitez moves his leg out of the way.
Milosevic feints and then cracks Benitez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benitez down.
Milosevic feints and then cracks Benitez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benitez down.
Milosevic misses with a leg kick
and Benitez counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Milosevic! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Benitez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chucho Benitez!
Chucho Benitez very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, marry yourdaughter. Four Loko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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33
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35
165 lbs
28 - 22 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrow manages to avoid it.
Trent Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrow lands a nice shot that snaps Loko's head back.
Morrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Morrow misses.
Morrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loko's hands.
Morrow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loko tries to avoid it but Morrow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loko to the ground. Loko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrow is defended easily by Loko.
Four Loko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Morrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko throws a series of punches but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loko moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
The crowd cheers as Loko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrow doesn't seem phased though.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loko.
Morrow tries to land a body kick
and Loko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Loko as Morrow shoots in.
Nice jab there from Loko.
Morrow throws a lazy head kick
and Loko counters with a right hand to the body.
Loko swinging wildly here.
Loko moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loko counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Morrow blocks the low kick.
Morrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Loko trying to control but Morrow postures up.
Loko controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loko is trying to stand.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loko actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morrow working Loko over with strikes.
Loko is looking to escape.
Morrow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morrow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loko wants to control but Morrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loko is holding on to half guard well.
Morrow throwing shots but Loko is blocking nicely.
Morrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morrow lands with a punch from half guard.
Loko looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrow is thwarting Loko's attempts to control the position.
Morrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loko's head.
Loko wants to control but Morrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Loko counters with a straight right hand.
Four Loko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it.
Loko throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Morrow misses with a looping left.
Loko leaves Morrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Four Loko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrow avoids the head kick by Loko.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Morrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Loko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrow doesn't seem phased though.
Morrow misses the body punch
and Loko counters with a slapping leg kick.
It looks like Loko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Morrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrow.
Loko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morrow tries a low kick but Loko avoids it.
Loko avoids a kick to the body.
Loko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrow can do to turn this around?
Morrow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow tries to land a leg kick but Loko saw it coming and moves away.
Morrow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Loko throws a right hand that Morrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrow also avoids with ease.
Four Loko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morrow, right into the meat.
Loko misses the shot to the body.
Loko blocks a leg kick.
Loko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrow is out of range and Loko settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Morrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrow throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Loko counter with a right hand.
Loko avoids a kick to the body.
Morrow scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Loko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morrow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Loko's knee momentarily.
Morrow moves out of range as Loko throws a body kick.
Morrow takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrow.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
Morrow gets the takedown into side control.
Loko is looking to reverse the position.
Loko is trying to work for a sweep but Morrow has mounted him!
Morrow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Morrow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow working Loko over with strikes here.
Loko is looking to improve his position but Morrow isn't that keen on the idea.
Morrow trying to control but Loko is having none of it.
Loko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Morrow.
BOOM! Morrow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Loko with the active half guard here but Morrow passes nicely into side control.
Morrow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko taking a bit of punishment here - Morrow scoring with strikes.
Loko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loko struggling a bit here.
Morrow scoring with punches from side control.
Morrow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morrow throws a strike aimed at the side of Loko's head but Loko avoids it well.
Loko is looking to regain half guard here but Morrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loko regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Loko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Loko as Morrow shoots in.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loko regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Morrow there.
Morrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loko is trying to stand up here but Morrow is controlling him well.
Loko trying to control here.
Morrow is trying to control. Loko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko is trying to stand.
Loko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Loko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrow pulls his head out easily.
Loko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Morrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrow throws a push kick but Loko slaps the foot to one side.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loko connects with a leg kick. Morrow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loko misses with a body kick.
Loko looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
Morrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrow misses with a hook. Loko ducked under it nicely.
Morrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loko.
Morrow tries a low kick but Loko avoids it.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loko moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Morrow there.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Loko.
A big left from Morrow misses.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Loko shows good takedown defense.
Morrow lands with a right hand.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Four Loko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Morrow.
Morrow misses with a looping right.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Loko.
Loko throws a head kick that misses
and Morrow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Loko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrow passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow looks up at the clock and then as Loko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morrow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Loko is trying to control Morrow's posture but Morrow avoids it.
Loko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morrow connects with a decent elbow.
Trent Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loko tries to improve position but can't.
Loko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrow lands strikes from half guard.
Morrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morrow connects with a looping right hand.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Loko. That one must have hurt.
Loko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loko tries to avoid it but Morrow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loko to the ground. Loko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow drives through with a takedown into Loko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Morrow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Loko pulls Morrow in to control the position.
Loko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loko's head.
Morrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrow has managed to get both his arms back between Loko's legs - danger averted.
Morrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrow with a nice head shot there.
That's two 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.
Morrow distracts Loko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrow connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Loko has wrist control.
Loko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loko 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.
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loko. Morrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrow lands a nice looking body kick.
Loko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Loko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Loko avoids it.
Loko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loko blocks the body kick.
Morrow looks to throw a body kick
and Loko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
Loko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko takes one to the chin there.
Morrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow throws a leg kick
and Morrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loko delivers a nice body kick.
Morrow misses with a hook.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Loko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loko lands a nice looking body kick.
Morrow tries a low kick but Loko avoids it.
Morrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Trent Morrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Loko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Loko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morrow backs up against the cage.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Morrow throws a body kick that misses.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loko can pounce on him.
Morrow misses with a straight right.
Loko tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrow throws a head kick that half lands.
Morrow slips a straight right by Loko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow swings for the body but Loko moves out of range.
Loko lands a nice looking body shot.
Loko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrow.
Morrow throws a sloppy body shot
and Loko counters with a big head kick but Morrow shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Loko.
Loko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrow fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrow.
Morrow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Morrow throws out a loose jab but Loko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Loko both land. Nice combination.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loko works Morrow's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko takes one to the side of the head.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Loko.
Morrow swinging wildly here.
Morrow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loko tries to avoid it but Morrow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loko to the ground. Loko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Four Loko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Morrow.
Loko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loko looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
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!
Morrow checks a leg kick.
Morrow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morrow lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrow postures up in Loko's guard and throws a big left but Loko blocks it.
Morrow stopping the sweep attempt from Loko.
Loko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrow.
Morrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrow distracts Loko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loko keeping full guard, as Morrow tries to pass.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow looking to pass the guard.
Morrow landing with the ground and pound.
Morrow pushes down on Loko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Loko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrow is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Four Loko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Trent Morrow wins by unanimous decision!
Trent Morrow 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulla Sorsa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Ingram's chin.
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195 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pulla Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ingram misses with an uppercut. Sorsa saw that one coming.
Ingram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ingram feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sorsa's calf.
Ingram throws a low kick but Sorsa moves out of range easily.
Sorsa is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Ingram misses
and Sorsa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sorsa.
Sorsa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ingram working aggressively here.
Ingram throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Sorsa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ingram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ingram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ingram tries a body shot but Sorsa blocks it.
Ingram scores with a shoulder strike.
Sorsa lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Ingram's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sorsa stalling.
Ingram scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sorsa lands a shoulder strike.
Sorsa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ingram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ingram as Sorsa tries to tie him up.
Ingram blocks an uppercut.
Ingram lands a shoulder strike.
Sorsa can't find room to land a body shot as Ingram controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ingram.
Sorsa lands a body punch.
Ingram works on Sorsa's body with a couple of short punches.
Ingram lands with a right to the head.
Ingram landing knees to the head.
Ingram blocks a body shot from Sorsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorsa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ingram misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorsa working aggressively here.
Sorsa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ingram tries to land a knee to the head but Sorsa blocks with his arms.
Ingram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sorsa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ingram softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sorsa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ingram up against the cage.
Ingram blocks a body shot from Sorsa.
Ingram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ingram stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sorsa misses with a body punch.
Sorsa lands a shot to the body.
Sorsa can't find room to land a body shot as Ingram controls the action.
Sorsa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ingram backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ingram.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sorsa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorsa.
Ingram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sorsa tries to throw a body punch but Ingram avoids it by throwing Sorsa back against the cage.
Ingram tries to throw a body punch but Sorsa avoids it by throwing Ingram back against the cage.
Sorsa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sorsa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ingram is rocked!
Ingram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Ingram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorsa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sorsa digs a right hand underneath Ingram's ribcage. Ingram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sorsa dips a shoulder and cracks Ingram with a mighty uppercut! Ingram falls back against the cage and Sorsa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ingram is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sorsa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pulla Sorsa!
Our winner, Pulla Sorsa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrmaaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinochet, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinochet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyrmaaja's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyrmaaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinochet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyrmaaja is defending well.
Pinochet is trying to pull guard but Tyrmaaja turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja cracks Pinochet with a nice body shot.
Pinochet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyrmaaja is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrmaaja lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Tyrmaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinochet can't break the clinch.
Pinochet tries to pull guard but Tyrmaaja forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Tyrmaaja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyrmaaja continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tyrmaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Tyrmaaja pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pinochet throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrmaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tyrmaaja up against the cage.
Tyrmaaja tries to throw a body punch but Pinochet avoids it by throwing Tyrmaaja back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinochet.
Pinochet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinochet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Tyrmaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Tyrmaaja misses with a body punch.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinochet avoids it.
Tyrmaaja lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Pinochet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja avoiding damage.
Tyrmaaja tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinochet avoids the damage to the body.
Tyrmaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja pushes Pinochet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinochet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyrmaaja is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pinochet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyrmaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tyrmaaja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrmaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrmaaja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pinochet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyrmaaja gets underhooks to prevent Pinochet's takedown attempt.
Tyrmaaja pushes Pinochet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinochet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyrmaaja after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinochet.
Pinochet is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja stalling.
Tyrmaaja lands an elbow just above Pinochet 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyrmaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinochet is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pinochet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyrmaaja is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrmaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinochet controls his hands.
Tyrmaaja missing with knees to the body.
Pinochet wants a takedown but no success here.
Pinochet working aggressively here.
Pinochet throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrmaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinochet's elbow.
Pinochet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyrmaaja is defending well.
Tyrmaaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinochet goes for a takedown attempt but Tyrmaaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrmaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinochet circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinochet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinochet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Pinochet is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinochet prevents Tyrmaaja from getting the reversal.
Pinochet controlling from mount.
Tyrmaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Tyrmaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pinochet shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrmaaja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinochet. That did some damage!
Pinochet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyrmaaja.
Pinochet throws a body punch but Tyrmaaja moves out of range.
Tyrmaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrmaaja slips under a jab.
Tyrmaaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrmaaja ducks under a wild hook from Pinochet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrmaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrmaaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinochet.
Pinochet looks for a takedown but Tyrmaaja sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet avoids the head kick by Tyrmaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Tyrmaaja misses with a leg kick.
Tyrmaaja tries to clinch up but Pinochet circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrmaaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinochet ducks under a wild hook from Tyrmaaja.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but Tyrmaaja shows good takedown defense.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrmaaja is looking to clinch.
Pinochet lands a body shot.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyrmaaja but Tyrmaaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyrmaaja throws a right hand that Pinochet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinochet also avoids with ease.
Pinochet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyrmaaja avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinochet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrmaaja throws a front kick aimed at Pinochet's knee but Pinochet avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Tyrmaaja circles away easily
and Tyrmaaja counters with a left to the body.
Tyrmaaja misses with a low kick.
Pinochet throws out a loose jab but Tyrmaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrmaaja throws out a leg kick but Pinochet moves out of range and Tyrmaaja only half commits.
Pinochet is looking to wear down Tyrmaaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyrmaaja throws a low kick but Pinochet avoids it.
Nice cross by Pinochet.
Aulis Tyrmaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinochet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyrmaaja circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinochet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyrmaaja on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyrmaaja's guard now, I'm sure.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrmaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinochet's guard.
Tyrmaaja preventing the sweep.
Pinochet keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyrmaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyrmaaja postures up in Pinochet's guard and throws a big left but Pinochet blocks it.
Tyrmaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinochet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyrmaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrmaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pinochet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinochet wants to sweep here but Tyrmaaja controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Pinochet is working hard here to advance position.
Pinochet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pinochet is trying to control the position but Tyrmaaja postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyrmaaja throws out a leg kick but Pinochet moves out of range and Tyrmaaja only half commits.
Tyrmaaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinochet.
Tyrmaaja swings for the body but Pinochet moves out of range.
Tyrmaaja is looking to clinch.
Pinochet throws a right and a left that Tyrmaaja avoids nicely.
Pinochet dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyrmaaja sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyrmaaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinochet gets an underhook and turns Tyrmaaja into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Tyrmaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinochet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pinochet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pinochet has momentary wrist control but Tyrmaaja slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Tyrmaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyrmaaja slips a jab from Pinochet.
Pinochet shoots in but Tyrmaaja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyrmaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinochet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrmaaja has closed the distance and engaged Pinochet in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyrmaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyrmaaja is leaning against Pinochet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyrmaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrmaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Tyrmaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja trying to stall but Pinochet improves his position.
Tyrmaaja crunches a lovely knee into Pinochet's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrmaaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyrmaaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinochet or not.
Tyrmaaja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyrmaaja stalls.
Aulis Tyrmaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyrmaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinochets head.
Pinochet looking to stall.
Tyrmaaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyrmaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tyrmaaja.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja misses with a knee strike.
Tyrmaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Pinochet controls the action.
Tyrmaaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrmaaja blocks a body shot from Pinochet.
Tyrmaaja lands a body shot.
Tyrmaaja controlling the action here for a moment.
Tyrmaaja lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pinochet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyrmaaja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tyrmaaja looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pinochet is working for takedown but Tyrmaaja is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyrmaaja lands with a left to the head.
Tyrmaaja misses with some punches.
Pinochet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyrmaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrmaaja tries to throw a body punch but Pinochet avoids it by throwing Tyrmaaja back against the cage.
Tyrmaaja lands a body shot.
Tyrmaaja working Pinochet over with knees to the body.
Tyrmaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinochets head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja missing with knees to the body.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Tyrmaaja manages to get underhooks.
Pinochet has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrmaaja.
Pinochet avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyrmaaja.
Pinochet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyrmaaja crunches a lovely knee into Pinochet's ribcage.
Pinochet takes a shot to the head.
Pinochet is rocked!
Tyrmaaja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oh Pinochet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyrmaaja lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyrmaaja lands a shoulder strike.
Tyrmaaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyrmaaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinochet.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Tyrmaaja unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pinochet! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tyrmaaja is unloading with more strikes now! Pinochet drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aulis Tyrmaaja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Major Lazer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Hendo's chin.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lazer with that takedown attempt.
Hendo moves into the clinch.
Lazer is looking for a takedown.
Hendo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazer won't want to take too many of those.
Hendo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lazer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendo prevents it.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo tries to circle away but Lazer has him pinned against the cage.
Lazer avoids a wild elbow strike from Hendo.
Hendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lazer is defending well for now.
Lazer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hendo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lazer to the mat. Lazer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendo is one step ahead there.
Hendo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lazer is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lazer is trying to control the position but Hendo postures up.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
Hendo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazer is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendo to the mat! Hendo manages to get full guard.
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hendo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lazer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lazer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lazer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendo is keeping the position for now.
Lazer scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendo's guard.
Hendo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lazer controlling the action here.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Hendo is defending well.
Lazer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazer.
Lazer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lazer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hendo counters with a series of strikes. Lazer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazer.
Lazer tries to keep at a distance but Hendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lazer has hold of one of Hendo's legs. Hendo is fighting the takedown attempt but Lazer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lazer trying to control but Hendo is working from the bottom.
Lazer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendo's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer prevents Hendo from getting back to his feet.
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 Danny Hendo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lazer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lazer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lazer is on him like a limpet, forcing Hendo back against the cage.
Lazer tries for a takedown but Hendo manages to get underhooks.
Lazer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hendo regains guard.
Hendo is looking to stand back up but Lazer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hendo.
Lazer is nestled in close to Hendo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Lazer seems content to control.
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!
Lazer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hendo is trying to stand.
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.
Lazer content to control rather than advance.
Hendo pushes Lazer off looking to stand but Lazer dives back in and keeps control.
Hendo won't allow Lazer to pass to mount.
Hendo tries to kick Lazer off but Lazer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lazer throwing shots but Hendo is blocking nicely.
Lazer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lazer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendo is trying to stand up here but Lazer is controlling him well.
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.
Lazer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazer.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
Lazer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendo tries to avoid it but Lazer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendo to the ground. Hendo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Hendo's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendo tries to kick Lazer off but Lazer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lazer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet.
Hendo tries to roll over but Lazer keeps him under control.
Hendo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hendo.
Hendo looking to control.
Lazer postures up in Hendo's guard and throws a big left but Hendo blocks it.
Lazer postures up in Hendo's guard and throws a big left but Hendo blocks it.
Lazer lands a couple of elbows.
Lazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendo.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danny Hendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazer dodges the punch combination from Hendo.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lazer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Lazer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendo moves into the clinch.
Lazer blocks the elbow strike.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendo lands a knee to the body.
Lazer has Hendo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hendo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lazer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lazer is defending well for now.
Lazer wants a takedown.
Hendo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lazer.
Hendo misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Lazer is working for takedown but Hendo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazer won't want to take too many of those.
Hendo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer looking for a takedown.
Lazer goes for a takedown attempt but Hendo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hendo misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazer.
Hendo tries to clinch but Lazer is having none of it.
Hendo moves in looking to clinch but Lazer pushes him off.
Hendo connects with a body shot.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown but Hendo shows good takedown defense.
Hendo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries to clinch but Lazer is having none of it.
A lazy left from Hendo finds it's target.
Lazer throws a hook to the side of Hendo's head but Hendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazer looks for a takedown but Hendo sprawls well.
Hendo tries to bum rush Lazer with a series of wild strikes but Lazer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendo tries to clinch up but Lazer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazer shoots and misses
and Hendo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendo scores with a jab to the head.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Hendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo works Lazer's body with a nice hook.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendo throws a series of punches but Lazer moves out of range.
Lazer defending well as Hendo loads up on a big left hand.
Lazer with a poor takedown
and Hendo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendo lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hendo.
Lazer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hendo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Danny Hendo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hendo lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hendo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hendo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hendo has Lazer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hendo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lazer tumbling to the mat - Hendo dives into Lazer's guard.
Lazer is pulling down on Hendo's head to control his posture.
Lazer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Hendo as Lazer shoots in.
Hendo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazer can do to turn this around?
Lazer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hendo is trying to control Lazer's posture but Lazer avoids it.
Lazer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lazer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendo tries to escape but Lazer is in control.
Hendo is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Hendo is trying to control Lazer's posture but Lazer avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lazer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hendo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lazer but great work by Hendo.
Lazer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hendo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lazer is staying active underneath Hendo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendo is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lazer manages to get to full guard.
Hendo tries to stand but Lazer is controlling from the bottom.
Lazer wants to sweep here but Hendo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to stand and escape but instead Lazer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lazer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer prevents Hendo from getting back to his feet.
Lazer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hendo keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendo tries to bum rush Lazer with a series of wild strikes but Lazer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hendo misses.
Lazer goes for a double leg but Hendo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendo continues to drive forward.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but Lazer blocks it.
Hendo trying to land knees to the body.
Hendo stalling in the clinch.
Lazer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hendo after a bit of a struggle.
Lazer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendo tries to land a knee to the head but Lazer blocks with his arms.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lazer wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hendo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazer dodges an elbow strike from Hendo.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but Lazer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Danny Hendo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendo.
Hendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown but Hendo shows good takedown defense.
Hendo throws a series of punches but Lazer avoids them all with ease.
Lazer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hendo.
Hendo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazer. Lazer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazer shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendo sprawls well. He's pushed Lazer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danny Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
Hendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer shoots for a takedown but Hendo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lazer is working for takedown but Hendo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazer won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hendo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lazer tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendo crunches a lovely knee into Lazer's ribcage.
Hendo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lazer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hendo obliges.
Hendo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lazer's defenses.
Hendo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendo is pressed up against the cage. Lazer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendo down to the mat. Hendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lazer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Hendo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendo trying to land knees to the body.
Lazer goes for a takedown attempt but Hendo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazer fails to land the takedown.
Hendo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazer.
Hendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendo lands a slapping body shot.
Hendo misses with a wild combination.
Hendo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazer counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Lazer controls the position.
Hendo stops Lazer from passing to mount.
Hendo is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Lazer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hendo some visible discomfort.
Danny Hendo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet.
Lazer is trying to ground and pound but Hendo uses the momentary lack of control by Lazer to regain half guard.
Lazer thows a huge punch but Hendo dodges it nicely.
Lazer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hendo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lazer has cracked it and Hendo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lazer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle and Scott Fleming. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fleming.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Fleming.
A shot in the inside from Finkle.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
Fleming scores with a shot to the side of Finkle's head.
Fleming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleming lands a nice uppercut.
Fleming lands with a short shot to the head.
Fleming has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Finkle regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle managing to control the position.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finkle wants to sweep but no luck.
Fleming trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finkle is on top in guard.
Finkle stopping the sweep attempt from Fleming.
Finkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finkle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finkle stopping the sweep attempt from Fleming.
Finkle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming 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.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finkle is controlling him.
Fleming bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finkle's guard.
Finkle pulls Fleming in close to his closed guard and prevents Fleming from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fleming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fleming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleming wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming 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.
Fleming wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Finkle is now in half guard.
Fleming blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finkle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fleming manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Finkle tries to pass.
Finkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fleming has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finkle has managed to get both his arms back between Fleming's legs - danger averted.
Finkle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fleming wants to sweep but no luck.
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle postures up.
Finkle stopping the sweep attempt from Fleming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Fleming 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.
A cross from Finkle lands.
Fleming stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finkle.
Fleming cracks Finkle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fleming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finkle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finkle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleming just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleming is looking to clinch but Finkle is avoiding it.
Finkle cracks Fleming with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fleming misses with a body punch
and Finkle counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleming jabs at Finkle's body.
Fleming misses with a body shot.
Finkle misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Finkle. Beautiful body shot.
Finkle lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkle tries to clinch but Fleming moves out of range.
Finkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finkle connects with a solid leg kick.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Finkle sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Fleming misses.
Finkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleming moves away.
Finkle looks to land a combination but Fleming avoids it well.
A punch combination from Fleming misses.
Finkle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fleming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleming jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleming comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finkle connects with a nice looking jab.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finkle thuds a left hand into Fleming's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fleming throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Finkle prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.
Fleming throws an elbow but it misses.
Finkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finkle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finkle lands an elbow just above Fleming 's eye.
It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
Fleming blocks an elbow strike.
Finkle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Finkle.
Finkle blocking some punches.
Finkle lands a shot to the body.
Fleming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkles head.
Fleming blocks an elbow strike from Finkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle lands an elbow that stopped Fleming in his tracks for a moment.
Fleming is rocked!
Fleming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleming is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkle finish him?
Fleming tries to land knees in the clinch but Finkle avoids the damage to the body.
Finkle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Scott Fleming's cut even more.
Finkle has Fleming pressed against the cage. He pushes Fleming back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Finkle throws a beautiful elbow that sends Fleming crashing to the floor! Finkle piles on the pressure with more strikes! Fleming is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Finkle!
Ray Finkle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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