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LA-FL 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Estafire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estafire comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Out Go the Lights/ Pat Travers. The crowd seem to be enjoying Terteryan's choice of entrance music: Smashing Pumpkins-Bullet With Butterfly Wings. Sarkis Terteryan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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157 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Estafire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estafire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Estafire is looking to clinch.
Terteryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Estafire tries to clinch but Terteryan is having none of it.
Estafire tries for a takedown but Terteryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocky Estafire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estafire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terteryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Terteryan gets caught flat footed, as Estafire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Terteryan wants to sweep here but Estafire controlling him for the moment.
Estafire trying to control the position from guard on top but Terteryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estafire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terteryan parries the strikes from Estafire easily there. Estafire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Terteryan to escape.
Estafire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Estafire fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Estafire 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.
Estafire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Estafire tries to score with some ground and pound. Terteryan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estafire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Terteryan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Estafire is chipping away with strikes.
Terteryan tries to buck Estafire off but Estafire is having none of it.
Terteryan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Estafire is putting a hurting on Terteryan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Estafire working away.
Estafire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terteryan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Estafire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Terteryan bucks up and tries to throw Estafire off but instead Estafire has got his back!
Estafire scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Terteryan is looking for a way out.
Terteryan is trying to get back to his feet but Estafire has full control of the position and if anything, Terteryan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Terteryan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estafire is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Estafire scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terteryan turns into Estafire and is now in his guard.
Terteryan being controlled here momentarily.
Estafire looking for a sweep. Not yet Estafire, not yet.
Terteryan postures up in Estafire's guard and throws a big left but Estafire blocks it.
Estafire trying to control the position.
Terteryan wanted to stand there but Estafire had control of the position.
Terteryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estafire trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Terteryan throws a jab when Estafire was well out of range.
Estafire tries to clinch but Terteryan moves out of range.
Estafire moves in looking to clinch but Terteryan pushes him off.
Estafire tries for a takedown but Terteryan circles away easily
and Terteryan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Estafire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estafire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Terteryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Estafire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Terteryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Estafire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terteryan darts in and clinches Estafire up against the cage.
Estafire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Estafire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Estafire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terteryan.
Estafire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Estafire missing with knees to the body.
Estafire goes for a takedown attempt but Terteryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Terteryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estafire tries to clinch but Terteryan is having none of it.
Terteryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Estafire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Terteryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Estafire shoots in for a takedown but Terteryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Estafire misses with a takedown attempt
and Terteryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terteryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Terteryan.
Terteryan goes for a takedown attempt but Estafire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terteryan keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terteryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Terteryan shoots in and drives through. Estafire sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estafire clinches but Terteryan breaks the clinch
and Terteryan counters with a shoot takedown. Estafire fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarkis Terteryan 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.
Estafire staying out of range there.
Terteryan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Estafire manages to get back to half guard.
Terteryan trying to control the action but Estafire is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estafire is looking to improve his position.
Estafire is working hard here to advance position.
Estafire trying to control but Terteryan postures up.
Terteryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estafire tries to get to full guard but Terteryan has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Terteryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Estafire wants to clinch but Terteryan slips to the side
and Terteryan counters with a left to the body.
Estafire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Terteryan trying to keep a closed guard but Estafire is proving a slippery customer.
Estafire won't allow Terteryan to get back to his feet.
Estafire advances to half guard.
Estafire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Terteryan manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estafire landing some decent shots from guard.
Estafire throws a strike but Terteryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Estafire wants to stand but Terteryan is controlling the position.
Terteryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Estafire keeps moving.
Terteryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Terteryan wants to pass the guard but Estafire is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estafire is on top in guard.
Estafire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Terteryan wants to stand but Estafire is controlling the position.
Estafire looking to pass the guard.
Estafire trying to control but Terteryan is working from the bottom.
Estafire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terteryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Terteryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Terteryan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Estafire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarkis Terteryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Estafire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estafire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estafire tries to clinch up but Terteryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Estafire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terteryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Estafire somewhat.
Terteryan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Terteryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Estafire.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terteryan.
Estafire misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terteryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Estafire misses.
Terteryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terteryan throws a hook to the side of Estafire's head but Estafire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terteryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terteryan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Estafire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terteryan looks to land a combination but Estafire avoids it well.
Rocky Estafire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estafire is looking to clinch.
Terteryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Estafire.
Nice uppercut lands for Terteryan. That snapped Estafire's head back.
A jab lands there for Estafire.
Estafire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Terteryan lands a jab to the head.
Estafire misses with a takedown attempt - Terteryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terteryan lands a nice hook to Estafire's body. Estafire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terteryan lands with a straight right. Estafire didn't see that one coming.
Estafire tries to clinch but Terteryan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terteryan. Estafire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Estafire has Terteryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Estafire stalling.
Terteryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Terteryan as Estafire tries to tie him up.
Terteryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estafire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown by Estafire or perhaps it was just good defense by Terteryan which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Terteryan.
Terteryan throws a nice looking combination but Estafire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Estafire throws a nice head kick!
Estafire fails with a takedown attempt.
Terteryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Estafire keeping moving, preventing Terteryan from controlling successfully.
Terteryan controlling from the top position.
Estafire keeping moving, preventing Terteryan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estafire wants to sweep here but Terteryan controlling him for the moment.
Estafire is trying to control the position but Terteryan postures up.
Terteryan looking to pass the guard.
Rocky Estafire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Estafire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estafire tries to close the distance and clinch but Terteryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Terteryan cracks Estafire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Terteryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Terteryan counters with a two punch combo.
Estafire clinches with his opponent.
Estafire landing knees to the head.
Estafire fails to pull guard.
Estafire stalling in the clinch but Terteryan improves position.
Terteryan breaks the clinch.
Sarkis Terteryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terteryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Estafire clinches up against the cage.
Estafire misses with a knee strike.
Estafire tries to land knees in the clinch but Terteryan avoids the damage to the body.
Terteryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Estafire has double underhooks.
Estafire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Terteryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Estafire has him pressed against the cage.
Terteryan lands a body shot.
Sarkis Terteryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Estafire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Estafire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarkis Terteryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terteryan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarkis Terteryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hager Meister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meister comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Gamburyan has chosen Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th as his entrance music. Manvel Gamburyan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hager Meister's chin.
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140 lbs
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24
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hager Meister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manvel Gamburyan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamburyan as he avoids it easily.
Gamburyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meister counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gamburyan is trying to maintain the position but Meister is very close to passing his half guard.
Meister is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meister tries to pass to full mount but Gamburyan defends it.
Meister seems to be looking for submissions.
Gamburyan is staying active underneath Meister, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Meister seems content to control.
Gamburyan trying to control here.
Gamburyan tries to get to full guard but Meister has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gamburyan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt - Meister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gamburyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Meister.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Meister tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hager Meister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Meister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meister drops back looking for a leg! Gamburyan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gamburyan manages to kick Meister off! Meister jumps back into Gamburyan's guard.
Meister is breathing heavily.
Meister trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan controls Meister momentarily but Meister frees himself.
Gamburyan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gamburyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gamburyan is looking for a triangle but Meister pushes his legs off easily.
Meister drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gamburyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meister has Gamburyan in his guard.
Gamburyan gets to his feet. Meister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
Meister misses with a few strikes there.
Meister tries for a takedown but Gamburyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamburyan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamburyan showed some decent athleticism there.
Meister actively working from the bottom here.
Meister tries to roll over but Gamburyan keeps him under control.
Gamburyan seems to be working for a kimura but Meister defends the submission attempt.
Meister actively working from the bottom here.
Meister actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan is keen to just control but Meister is a slippery customer.
Meister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamburyan pulls his head out easily.
Gamburyan works his way into full mount!
Meister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gamburyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gamburyan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Hager Meister will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gamburyan throws a right and a left that Meister avoids nicely.
Meister throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gamburyan was covering up waiting for the punch and Meister finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meister looking to pass the guard.
Meister trying to control but Gamburyan is working from the bottom.
Gamburyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gamburyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamburyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamburyan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gamburyan digs a good body shot into Meister's ribs.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gamburyan controlling the position easily from mount.
Meister is trying to escape the mount.
Meister is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamburyan controlling the position easily from mount.
Gamburyan prevents Meister from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Gamburyan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Meister tries to hold on but Gamburyan postures up.
Meister in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gamburyan content just to control the position here.
Gamburyan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gamburyan landing strikes from the mount and Meister is in trouble!
Meister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meister is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister is looking to get to half guard.
Gamburyan tries to control but Meister wriggling away.
Meister working to try and regain half guard.
Gamburyan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gamburyan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Meister is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Meister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gamburyan controlling from mount.
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.
Gamburyan working for a submission but Meister is keeping him at bay.
Meister regains half guard.
Meister is trying to get back to full guard.
Gamburyan is trying to control. Meister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gamburyan is trying to work for a kimura but Meister is defending well.
Meister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manvel Gamburyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gamburyan scores with a takedown into Meister's guard.
Gamburyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meister lands an upkick as Gamburyan stands over him.
Meister keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
Gamburyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Meister keeps moving.
Gamburyan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meister kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamburyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Meister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamburyan defends it easily.
Gamburyan content to stall in guard here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Manvel Gamburyan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gamburyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meister pinned against the cage. Meister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Meister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gamburyan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Meister's guard.
Meister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meister uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gamburyan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Meister!
Meister flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Meister is squirming around, avoiding Gamburyan's attempts to control the action.
Meister prevents Gamburyan from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister regains half guard.
Gamburyan thows a huge punch but Meister dodges it nicely.
Gamburyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Meister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meister wants to get back to his feet.
Meister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamburyan pulls his head out easily.
Gamburyan is taking a breather. Meister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Meister wants to get back to his feet.
Gamburyan prevents Meister from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamburyan pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Meister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamburyan defends it easily.
Meister working for a triangle but Gamburyan defends it easily.
Gamburyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamburyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Meister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manvel Gamburyan.
Well Gamburyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manvel Gamburyan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Muller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Muller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Muller has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
North is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
Muller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
North throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muller counters with a nice double leg into side control. North won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Muller working the ground and pound.
North wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
North tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Muller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Muller unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller landing strikes, looking to finish!
North is bucking up trying to escape but Muller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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.
North tries to hold on but Muller pushes him away.
North gets back to half guard.
Muller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muller prevents North from improving his position.
Muller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks North with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Muller throwing shots but North is blocking nicely.
North keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muller thows a huge punch but North dodges it nicely.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller looks to land a strike but North avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Muller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
North is looking to stand up but Muller isn't so interested in that idea.
North pulls Muller in to control the position.
North on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if North tries to get out of the position.
North is breathing heavily.
Muller passes North's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
North wants to get back to his feet.
Muller 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller is nestled in close to North, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muller thows a huge punch but North dodges it nicely.
North is looking to improve his position.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
North makes his way to full guard. A much better position for North.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
North looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Muller postures up and lands a big shot to North's brow.
North has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Muller has passed into side control.
Muller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Muller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Muller cracks North with a big right hand but North just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
North taking a bit of punishment here - Muller scoring with strikes.
Muller lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Muller 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.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
North dodges the punch combination from Muller.
North shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muller's guard.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst North is controlling him.
North wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
North stands up from guard. Let's bang!
North misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
North throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muller was covering up waiting for the punch and North finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller has his feet on North's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
North is looking to clinch.
Muller shoots for a double leg takedown but North sprawls well. He's pushed Muller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
North lands a head kick!
Muller tries to clinch but North moves out of range.
North goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muller shoots for a double leg takedown but North sprawls well. He's pushed Muller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muller.
North is looking to reverse the position.
Muller lands a nice forearm strike.
Muller is putting a hurting on North here, landing some big shots from side control.
Muller working the strikes but North uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
North manages to get to full guard.
Muller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from North.
Muller is in close to North's body, working some short punches and elbows.
North is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
North working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller cracks North with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller scoring with punches to the head and body.
North not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muller postures up in North's guard and throws a big left but North blocks it.
Muller trying to stand up but can't free himself from North's guard.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
North fakes the leg kick and cracks Muller in the body.
Muller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches North napping and manages to drive through into side control!
North gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Philip North will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from North does no damage.
Muller moves in looking to clinch but North pushes him off.
North misses the shot to the body.
Muller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
North misses with a combination
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
North is trying to stand back up but Muller is controlling him
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks North with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller prevents North from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Muller.
Muller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
North preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Muller working North over with strikes.
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
North makes his way to full guard. A much better position for North.
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.
North managing to control the position.
North wants to stand and escape but Muller is having none of it.
Muller distracts North with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muller working some strikes from top position.
Muller working some strikes from top position.
Muller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
North is trying to control the position but Muller postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North has momentary wrist control but Muller slips an elbow through the middle.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
North wants to stand up but Muller is controlling him.
Muller is working North over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
North looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
North avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muller clinches up against the cage.
North tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muller smiles and moves away.
North throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muller tries to clinch up.
North misses with a combination
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
North circles away from the clinch attempt
and North counters with a big head kick but Muller shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muller.
North misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from North.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Muller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think SWAGGER might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crawl/ Kings of Leon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
160 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Penn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SWAGGER pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from SWAGGER.
SWAGGER manages to break the clinch.
SWAGGER shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SWAGGER tries to stand but can't do so whilst Penn controls his leg.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but SWAGGER pulls his head out easily.
SWAGGER is controlling the pace.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
SWAGGER trying to stand up but can't free himself from Penn's guard.
SWAGGER trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
SWAGGER chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SWAGGER defends well.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SWAGGER defends it easily.
SWAGGER wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
SWAGGER cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Penn keeping full guard, as SWAGGER tries to pass.
SWAGGER won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
SWAGGER slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SWAGGER scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SWAGGER trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn tries to get to full guard but SWAGGER has control of the leg.
SWAGGER slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Penn wants to improve his position but SWAGGER is controlling well.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but SWAGGER scores with a couple of nice shots.
SWAGGER trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SWAGGER pinned against the cage. SWAGGER gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SWAGGER clinches up against the cage.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MAX SWAGGER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Penn.
SWAGGER is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
SWAGGER pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as SWAGGER lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penn doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Mark Penn has been cut.
A nice combination there by SWAGGER.
SWAGGER looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SWAGGER stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
SWAGGER chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn keeping full guard, as SWAGGER tries to pass.
SWAGGER slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn misses with an elbow from the bottom.
SWAGGER looks up at the clock and then as Penn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, SWAGGER smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
SWAGGER tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
SWAGGER trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to de liver by SWAGGER. Beautiful body shot.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and SWAGGER takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
SWAGGER misses with the combination.
MAX SWAGGER seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for SWAGGER, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SWAGGER shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn gets the takedown into side control.
SWAGGER is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX SWAGGER dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Penn's cut.
That's time! SWAGGER's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn with good strikes from the mount here!
SWAGGER is wriggling around trying to escape.
SWAGGER is working hard here to advance position.
Penn with a couple of short strikes.
SWAGGER keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but SWAGGER manages to avoid the submission attempt.
SWAGGER struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SWAGGER knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn working away.
SWAGGER regains half guard, as Penn was trying to land strikes.
SWAGGER is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SWAGGER has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
SWAGGER regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SWAGGER is on top in guard.
Penn striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Penn keeping full guard, as SWAGGER tries to pass.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SWAGGER doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SWAGGER manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
SWAGGER scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
SWAGGER trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping moving, preventing SWAGGER from controlling successfully.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SWAGGER is aware though and is defending well.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
SWAGGER is looking to stand up but Penn won't let him.
SWAGGER trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SWAGGER wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
SWAGGER throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
SWAGGER closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent SWAGGER getting side control.
SWAGGER looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn has a hand on SWAGGER's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. SWAGGER takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER dominating with strikes here.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
SWAGGER controlling the position easily from mount.
SWAGGER is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
SWAGGER lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
SWAGGER landing shots from mount.
SWAGGER unloading with bombs!
SWAGGER unloading with bombs!
SWAGGER postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX SWAGGER dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
SWAGGER dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SWAGGER scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SWAGGER drives through with a takedown into guard.
SWAGGER postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
SWAGGER sitting in guard here, content to control.
Penn keeping moving, preventing SWAGGER from controlling successfully.
Penn 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.
MAX SWAGGER overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn lands a decent punch to the body there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SWAGGER stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
SWAGGER has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
SWAGGER wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
SWAGGER regains full guard. Nicely done.
SWAGGER controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SWAGGER working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
SWAGGER gets a takedown into half guard.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Penn punching from the bottom.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
SWAGGER looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from SWAGGER.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but SWAGGER scores with a couple of nice shots.
SWAGGER trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SWAGGER avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but SWAGGER defends easily.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead SWAGGER passes into half guard.
SWAGGER working Penn over with strikes.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER trying to control the pace.
Penn with the active half guard here but SWAGGER passes nicely into side control.
SWAGGER working the head with strikes.
MAX SWAGGER is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn is working to avoid the ground and pound but SWAGGER connects with a decent elbow.
Mark Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn is not content to let SWAGGER control the position.
SWAGGER decides to take the fight back to the feet.
SWAGGER closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MAX SWAGGER showed his dominance in that final round.
Well SWAGGER has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MAX SWAGGER!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mega Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Wacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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19
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
278 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mega Tron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacky Wacky!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacky shoots in and drives through. Tron sprawls well.
Wacky fails with a takedown attempt.
Tron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wacky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wacky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wacky tries to clinch up but Tron circles away and keeps his distance.
Tron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wacky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tron's guard now.
Wacky wants to pass the guard but Tron is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wacky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wacky trying to control the position from guard on top but Tron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tron tries to get out of the position.
Tron keeping full guard, as Wacky tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron keeping moving, preventing Wacky from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wacky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wacky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wacky pushing down on Tron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wacky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wacky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tron because Wacky loaded up on that one.
Wacky throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tron is looking to improve his position but Wacky isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacky has control of Tron's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tron regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wacky misses with a head shot.
Wacky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wacky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wacky looking to secure an arm triangle but Tron defends it well.
Wacky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacky looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tron?
Wacky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tron can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tron is trying desperately to improve position.
Wacky misses with a head shot.
Tron is desperately trying to improve his position but Wacky has a good base and remains in mount.
Wacky pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wacky looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tron is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wacky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wacky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tron has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tron is desperately trying to improve his position but Wacky has a good base and remains in mount.
Wacky content just to control the position here.
Tron working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacky Wacky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tron tries to clinch up.
Tron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tron lands a jab.
Tron wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tron as Wacky shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tron is fending him off so far but Wacky persists. Nope, Tron circles away and we're back to standing.
Tron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wacky pinned against the cage. Wacky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacky Wacky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tron counters with a one-two to the body.
Mega Tron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Wacky.
Tron is looking to clinch but Wacky is avoiding it.
Wacky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wacky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tron is looking to clinch.
Wacky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tron counters with a nice body shot.
Wacky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tron sprawls well. Tron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wacky gets slowly back to his feet.
Wacky is breathing heavily.
Wacky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wacky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tron has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wacky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tron is surviving well by controlling Wacky's body position as best he can.
Tron tries to hold on but Wacky postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tron wants to hold on but Wacky pushes him away.
Wacky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tron is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tron and Wacky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tron is trying to control Wacky's posture but Wacky avoids it.
Tron is looking for a sweep.
Wacky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wacky prevents Tron from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Tron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wacky tries for a kimura but Tron is defending well.
Tron is looking to regain half guard here but Wacky keeps moving and retains side control.
Tron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wacky on the ground.
Wacky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wacky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tron is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Tron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wacky tries for a takedown but Tron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wacky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wacky is looking to clinch but Tron is avoiding it.
Wacky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tron circles away.
Mega Tron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Wacky.
Wacky tries to keep at a distance but Tron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tron can't get the takedown.
Tron throws a punch but it's blocked by Wacky.
Wacky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tron is trying to force a seperation but Wacky has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wacky as Tron tries to tie him up.
Wacky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wacky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wacky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tron.
Wacky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wacky.
Wacky goes for a takedown attempt but Tron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tron counters by clinching 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.
Tron looking to stall.
Tron is pushing Wacky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wacky turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Wacky.
Tron is not content to let Wacky control the position.
Tron tries to escape but Wacky is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tron is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tron parries the strikes from Wacky easily there. Wacky is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tron to escape.
Tron struggling a bit here.
Tron is trying to get back to half guard.
Wacky throws an elbow but Tron slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wacky misses with a takedown attempt
and Tron counters with a straight right hand.
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.
Wacky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mega Tron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wacky tries to clinch but Tron moves out of range.
Tron lands a nice looking body shot.
Tron wants to clinch up but Wacky keeps it at a distance.
Tron keeps the fight on the outside.
Wacky moves in looking to clinch but Tron pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Tron.
Tron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tron's corner calls for a 1-2. Tron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Tron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tron 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Tron!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Morris there.
Morris staying out of range there.
Morris throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Fisher throws a hook but Morris avoids it easily.
TJ Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher scores with a sloppy right hand. Morris should have avoided that one.
Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
TJ Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fisher.
Horrible takedown by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisher which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Morris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fisher is positioning himself well to prevent Morris advancing to mount.
Fisher tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Fisher won't allow Morris to pass to mount.
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.
Fisher has his hands clasped together around Morris's back. He's all about the action.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well.
Fisher trying to control here.
Fisher tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 TJ Fisher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fisher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fisher throws a hook to the side of Morris's head but Morris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Fisher misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Fisher throws a hook but Morris blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a looping left.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morris in his tracks.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morris.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morris.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
Morris thows a body shot but no joy.
Morris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fisher lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
Fisher throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Fisher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fisher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Fisher misses
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris advances to full mount.
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Morris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fisher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morris's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris blocks a jab.
Morris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher slips a straight right by Morris.
Morris misses with a shot to the body
and Fisher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
Morris takes one on the button.
Fisher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Morris moves away and avoids it.
Morris slips under a jab.
Fisher scores with a nice right hand.
Fisher moves out of range as Morris strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fisher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Morris.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely.
Morris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Morris.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Fisher misses.
Morris moves away from the strike by Fisher.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fisher 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sammy Morris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Tureaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tureaud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A-Team. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Tureaud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Conway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tureaud ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
Tureaud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conway manages to avoid it.
Conway connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Tureaud! He's out on his feet! Conway rushes in and drops Tureaud with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Conway!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Joe's choice of entrance music: Rap Overdose. Rickson Araujo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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23
197 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Joe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Araujo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Araujo.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Araujo.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Araujo throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Araujo misses.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickson Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Araujo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Araujo trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
Joe passes Araujo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe with the ground and pound but Araujo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Araujo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Araujo has escaped and now he's on top!
Araujo won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Araujo tries to stand but Joe is controlling from the bottom.
Joe wants to stand and escape but Araujo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe is controlling Araujo's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Araujo cracks Joe with a good jab.
Araujo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rickson Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Araujo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Araujo misses with a body kick.
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Araujo to the mat! Araujo manages to get full guard.
Araujo controlling Joe's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws and elbow that misses. Araujo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Araujo!
Joe wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Joe looking to control.
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.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo being controlled here momentarily.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Araujo from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Araujo cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Araujo.
Joe tries for a takedown but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Araujo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe misses with a shot to the body
and Araujo counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Araujo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Joe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Araujo thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo misses with a body kick.
Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Joe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Araujo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Araujo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rickson Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Araujo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coby Skrilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrilla comes to the cage accompanied by C.$krilla ft. AEV & DVD - Streets. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coby Skrilla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrilla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Skrilla.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skrilla, as that shot connected.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Skrilla saw that one coming.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skrilla. Skrilla obviously looking to wear him down.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Skrilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skrilla.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Skrilla misses with a low kick.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skrilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrilla moves away.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark throws a series of punches but Skrilla moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrilla lands a jab to the nose.
Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Skrilla.
Stark throws a hook but Skrilla blocks it.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skrilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrilla manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Skrilla misses.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skrilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark throws a body punch but Skrilla moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrilla manages to avoid it.
Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark.
Skrilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Skrilla misses.
Good leg kick by Skrilla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrilla moves away.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skrilla can pounce on him.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrilla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Jab from Stark.
Skrilla misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Skrilla throws a low kick but Stark avoids it.
A big right from Skrilla misses.
Skrilla throws a combination that misses
and Stark counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Skrilla scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skrilla throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coby Skrilla dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skrilla looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrilla manages to avoid it.
Skrilla misses with a few strikes there.
Skrilla defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Skrilla is out of range.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrilla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stark.
A big right from Stark misses.
Skrilla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrilla.
A cross from Stark lands.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skrilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrilla.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Skrilla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.
Coby Skrilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrilla rushes Stark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skrilla manages to break the clinch.
Stark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a jab when Skrilla was well out of range.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Skrilla connects with a single shot there.
Skrilla slips under a jab.
Skrilla lands a right hook to the body.
Skrilla lands an overhand right.
Skrilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Skrilla.
Skrilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark stuns Skrilla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Skrilla backpedaling.
Stark scores with a one two! Skrilla had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Skrilla sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skrilla misses with a straight right.
Stark throws a series of punches but Skrilla avoids them all with ease.
Skrilla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skrilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skrilla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla misses with a two punch combination.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skrilla counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Skrilla throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
Skrilla shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrilla.
An inside leg kick from Skrilla misses.
Stark catches Skrilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coby Skrilla dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skrilla shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrilla motions for Stark to come forward. Skrilla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skrilla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
A big right from Skrilla misses.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skrilla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stark's knee momentarily.
Stark punishes Skrilla's body with a nice straight punch.
Skrilla throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Skrilla moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skrilla.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrilla loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Skrilla throws a head kick that Stark semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Skrilla.
Stark moves away from the strike by Skrilla.
A lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Skrilla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands with a straight right. Skrilla didn't see that one coming.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skrilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skrilla lands a two punch combo.
Good shot there by Stark.
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. Skrilla should have avoided that one.
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!
Skrilla connects with a looping right hand.
Skrilla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Skrilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tony Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skrilla.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skrilla scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Skrilla misses.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark swings for the body but Skrilla moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrilla.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
Skrilla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stark backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skrilla counters with a one-two to the body.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Skrilla saw that one coming.
Skrilla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skrilla moves out of range as Stark strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skrilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coby Skrilla clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrilla moves away.
Skrilla moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Skrilla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Skrilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Skrilla.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Skrilla's shoulder, as Skrilla tries to avoid the shot.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Skrilla.
Stark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skrilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Skrilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrilla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skrilla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skrilla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skrilla trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skrilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skrilla holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla 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.
Skrilla is looking to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
It looks like Stark is going to stand back up.
Stark wants to stand up but Skrilla manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to stand but Skrilla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Skrilla wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Stark tries to stand but Skrilla is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
Skrilla throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coby Skrilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark throws a series of punches but Skrilla moves out of range.
Skrilla dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Skrilla's head and hops out.
Skrilla throws a leg kick
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Skrilla tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Stark misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coby Skrilla had his way with Tony Stark 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!
Stark misses with a straight right.
Skrilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Skrilla as he connects with a hook.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Skrilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Skrilla.
Skrilla wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Skrilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stark is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Skrilla punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
Skrilla tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Skrilla's shoulder, as Skrilla tries to avoid the shot.
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skrilla misses with a series of wild punches.
Skrilla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Skrilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla thows a leg kick but Stark checks it
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Skrilla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skrilla throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrilla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Skrilla.
Skrilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrilla tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skrilla scores with a jab to the head.
Stark misses the jab.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skrilla looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Skrilla staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Skrilla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skrilla slips under a jab.
Skrilla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark misses the body punch
and Skrilla counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Skrilla connects with the punch.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skrilla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrilla jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.
Skrilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coby Skrilla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skrilla 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coby Skrilla!
Coby Skrilla is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deamon Arippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arippa has chosen Eye's Set To Kill - Darling as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deamon Arippa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arippa tries to clinch up but Nova circles away and keeps his distance.
Arippa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arippa moves in looking to clinch but Nova pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arippa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arippa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arippa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nova throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arippa's head.
Nova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arippa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deamon Arippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
Nova tries to bum rush Arippa with a series of wild strikes but Arippa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Nova catches Arippa right on the button with a cross.
Arippa tries to clinch up.
Arippa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nova can pounce on him.
Nova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arippa tries to clinch up.
Arippa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nova tries for a takedown but Arippa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deamon Arippa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arippa scores with a sloppy right hand. Nova should have avoided that one.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Arippa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Arippa tries to clinch up.
Arippa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova swats away the attempt to clinch by Arippa.
Arippa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nova is looking to slow Arippa down with leg kicks.
Arippa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nova circles away.
Arippa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova lands a head kick!
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova is having none of it.
Nova misses with a low kick.
Nova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arippa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arippa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nova counters with a leg kick.
Nova jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arippa closes the distance but Nova moves to the side
and Nova makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arippa really felt that one!
Arippa darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a good low kick that Arippa was not able to check.
Arippa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arippa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arippa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Nova.
Arippa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arippa wants to clinch but Nova slips to the side
and Nova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Nova.
Arippa wants to clinch but Nova slips to the side
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arippa thinking.
Arippa looks gassed!
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nova is looking to slow Arippa down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arippa moves away.
Arippa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arippa clinches but Nova breaks the clinch
and Nova counters with a head kick. That will keep Arippa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nova with a hook.
Arippa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nova misses with a body punch.
Nova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova crunches a lovely knee into Arippa's ribcage.
Arippa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arippa's elbow.
Nova breaks from the clinch.
Arippa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nova. Nova obviously looking to wear him down.
Arippa misses with a body punch
and Nova counters with a single leg into guard. Arippa didn't expect that.
Nova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nova looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova stands and throws Arippa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arippa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arippa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arippa manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nova wants to control but Arippa is keeping him busy.
Nova seems to be looking for submissions.
Nova with the ground and pound but Arippa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a right hand to the body.
Arippa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arippa thinking.
Nova lands an overhand right.
Nova throws a hook but Arippa blocks it.
Nova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nova shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nova was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nova misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nova looking for a guillotine from mount but Arippa is having none of it.
Arippa is looking to improve his position but Nova isn't that keen on the idea.
Nova looking to control but Arippa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arippa has worked his arm free - good work by Arippa!
Arippa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arippa is refusing to be controlled, as Nova sits in half guard.
Nova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arippa is trying to stand back up but Nova is controlling him
Nova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arippa is looking to escape.
Arippa is breathing heavily.
Nova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nova tries to pass to full mount but Arippa defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arippa wants to clinch but Nova slips to the side
and Nova counters with a nice uppercut.
Arippa works Nova's body with a nice hook.
Arippa looks to clinch
and Nova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arippa lands a nice looking body shot.
Arippa clinches but Nova breaks the clinch
and Nova finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arippa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nova counters with an outside leg kick.
Nova tries to keep at a distance but Arippa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arippa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nova.
Arippa working aggressively here.
Arippa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova jumps guard but Arippa stands there with Nova around his waist. Nova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arippa lands a left hand.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arippa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arippa lands a shot to the body.
Arippa is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arippa is working Nova over against the cage.
Nova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neo Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
Arippa darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a head kick.
Nova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arippa's calf.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick and Arippa moves out of range easily.
Arippa clinches but Nova breaks the clinch
enabling Nova to counter with a crisp jab.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a left to the body.
Nova thuds a left hand into Arippa's body.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick and Arippa moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arippa. That did some damage!
Arippa clinches but Nova breaks the clinch
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nova counters with a stiff right hand.
Nova drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arippa wants to get back to his feet.
Nova throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arippa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nova is controlling him well.
Arippa prevents Nova from moving into mount.
Nova working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arippa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that second round.
That's time! Nova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good leg kick by Nova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Nova.
Arippa clinches but Nova breaks the clinch
and Nova counters with a nice body kick.
Arippa closes the distance but Nova moves to the side
and Nova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arippa darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a low kick, right behind Arippa 's knee.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
Arippa tries to clinch
and Nova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arippa tries to clinch up
and Nova counters with a left to the body.
Arippa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arippa darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arippa won't be happy with that.
Nova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arippa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arippa struggling a bit here.
Nova moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova looking to control but Arippa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nova swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arippa is now in Nova's guard. A big mistake from Nova there, giving up the dominant position!
Nova wants to hit a switch here but Arippa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nova there!
Arippa controlling from mount.
Arippa stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Nova.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arippa checks a leg kick.
Nova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nova tried to score with a low kick but Arippa checks it.
Nova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arippa manages to avoid it.
Arippa tries to clinch
and Nova counters with a good low kick that Arippa was not able to check.
Nova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nova throws a head kick but Arippa moves out of range.
Nova throws a leg kick but Arippa moved away.
Nova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arippa tries to clinch
and Nova counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nova.
Arippa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Nova lands but Arippa takes it in his stride.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova lands a nice shot that snaps Arippa's head back.
Nova falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arippa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Nova.
Arippa needs to keep his hands up - Nova had a free shot at his head there.
Arippa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nova lands a head shot.
Nova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arippa darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arippa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nova counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arippa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arippa can do to turn this around?
Arippa tries to clinch up
and Arippa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova clearly takes that round.
That's time! Nova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arippa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arippa looks to clinch
and Nova counters with a nice body shot.
Nova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arippa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nova misses with a low kick.
Nova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nova lands a right hook to the body.
Arippa looks to clinch
and Nova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arippa's knee momentarily.
Nova lands a body shot.
Arippa avoids the head kick by Nova.
Arippa tries to clinch up
and Nova counters with a good, hard body kick but Arippa shrugs it off.
Arippa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arippa wants to clinch
and Nova counters with a three punch combo that has Arippa backing up. Arippa nods at Nova to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Nova.
Nova cracks Arippa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arippa. That did some damage!
Nova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nova throws a series of strikes that have Arippa backpedaling.
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat.
Nova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arippa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arippa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arippa checks a leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Nova. Beautiful body shot.
Nova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arippa's hands.
Nova scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Nova - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Arippa as Nova shoots in.
Nova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arippa.
Arippa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nova.
Nova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arippa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nova.
Arippa closes the distance but Nova moves to the side
and Nova counters with a leg kick.
Nova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arippa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nova feints and then cracks Arippa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arippa down.
Nova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arippa moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nova throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arippa closes the distance but Nova moves to the side
and Nova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arippa's calf.
Arippa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nova counters with a head kick. That will keep Arippa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arippa is able to avoid easily.
Arippa closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Nova or perhaps it was just good defense by Arippa which made him look bad.
Arippa looks to clinch
and Nova counters with a three punch combo that has Arippa backing up. Arippa nods at Nova to acknowledge the strikes.
Arippa clinches but Nova breaks the clinch
and Nova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arippa's knee momentarily.
Arippa tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a shoot takedown. Arippa fights it but they end up in guard.
Arippa keeping full guard, as Nova tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova trying to control the position from guard on top but Arippa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nova wants to pass the guard but Arippa is keeping the position.
Nova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova trying to move into half guard but instead Arippa has managed to sweep!
Arippa stopping the sweep attempt from Nova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova had his way with Deamon Arippa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arippa tries to clinch up
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arippa drives through and clinches with Nova against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arippa.
Arippa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arippa.
Arippa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arippa has Nova pressed against the cage, preventing Nova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arippa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arippa lands with a short shot to the head.
Nova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nova jumps guard but Arippa stands there with Nova around his waist. Nova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nova misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Arippa.
Nova tries to work over Arippa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Nova on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arippa scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
Arippa works on Nova's body with a couple of short punches.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arippa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Arippa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nova digs a right hand into Arippa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arippa's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arippa works on Nova's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Arippa.
Arippa scores with a shoulder strike.
Arippa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Arippa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Arippa.
Arippa lands with a left to the head.
Arippa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arippa pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Arippa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arippa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nova working aggressively here.
Arippa lands with a short shot to the head.
Arippa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arippa lands a shot to the body.
Arippa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arippa pushes Nova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arippa scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
Arippa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arippa pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arippa prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nice body punch from Arippa.
Arippa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
Arippa scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
Arippa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arippa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova tries a body shot but Arippa blocks it.
Arippa gets through Nova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Arippa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nova or not.
Nova has Arippa pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Arippa.
Arippa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Arippa.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Arippa avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
Arippa digs a right hand into Nova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nova's gas tank.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arippa's elbow.
Arippa avoiding damage as Nova throws knees to the body.
Nova looking to throw knees to the head but Arippa is blocking nicely.
A short right from Arippa.
A shot in the inside from Arippa.
A right hand to the body from Arippa.
Arippa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
A right hand to the body from Arippa.
Arippa lands a body punch.
Arippa prevents Nova from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Arippa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Arippa.
Arippa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novas head.
Arippa digs a right hand into Nova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nova's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arippa presses Nova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arippa prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arippa's elbow.
Arippa working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Arippa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Arippa avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
Arippa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Arippa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arippa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arippa.
Arippa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arippa lands a right hand.
Nova misses with some punches.
Arippa misses with the head strike.
Nova misses with a knee to the head.
Arippa gets through Nova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova tries to work over Arippa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arippa throws a head punch that misses.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arippa.
Arippa presses Nova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arippa lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arippa.
Nova trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arippa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arippa works on Nova's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arippa.
Neo Nova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
Arippa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nova.
Arippa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Arippa.
Arippa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arippa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Arippa fails to land.
Deamon Arippa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nova lands a knee to the head.
Arippa tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Arippa fails to land.
Good body shot from Nova.
Nova digs a right hand underneath Arippa's ribcage. Arippa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Arippa controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arippa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deamon Arippa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nova 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 Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Nova!
Neo Nova is the new bantamweight champion!
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