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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear comes to the cage accompanied by Good Times. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dorian Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bear went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been told by Bear's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bear lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear's waist but Bear gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Bear lands the left hand.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bear counters with a two punch combo.
Bear looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a big counter head kick but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a head kick but Bear moves out of range.
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams misses with the combination.
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Bear.
Williams wants to slow Bear down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Bear wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big head kick from Williams and Bear is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams stops Bear from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Williams rolls with it to try and escape but Bear cranks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jer Bear!
Our winner, Jer Bear, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dermy Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotiz Bruttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dermy Best had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermy Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best misses with a body shot.
Brotiz Bruttz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruttz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Best sprawls well initially but Bruttz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Best is refusing to be controlled, as Bruttz sits in half guard.
Best wants to get back to full guard but Bruttz has passed into side control.
Best is not content to let Bruttz control the position.
Best is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Main Event Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bruttz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruttz trying to control the action but Best is working from the bottom.
Best manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Best is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is looking for a kimura here.
Bruttz moves into full guard.
Bruttz is looking for a triangle here but Best uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Best tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Best has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bruttz is looking to regain half guard here but Best keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bruttz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Best with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Dermy Best has been cut.
Bruttz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Best with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Best trying to control but Bruttz postures up.
Bruttz wants to pass to mount but Best is defending the position.
Bruttz drops an elbow to the side of Best's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Best manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bruttz wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruttz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bruttz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Best keeping moving, preventing Bruttz from controlling successfully.
Bruttz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bruttz postures up in Best's guard and throws a big left but Best blocks it.
Bruttz won't allow Best to get back to his feet.
Best has an active guard here but Bruttz has managed to pass into half guard.
Bruttz 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Best is refusing to be controlled, as Bruttz sits in half guard.
Bruttz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Best is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brotiz Bruttz!
A relieved looking Brotiz Bruttz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cragen comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Cragen. This should be fireworks!
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202 lbs
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189 lbs
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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
10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots for a takedown but Cragen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cragen misses with a wild combination.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cragen's waist but Cragen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Don Cragen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
Cragen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cragen fails with an attempt to clinch.
James with a hook.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cragen quickly recovers to half guard.
Cragen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cragen defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James with the ground and pound but Cragen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cragen wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cragen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cragen has escaped and now he's on top!
James manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cragen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Cragen does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cragen enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cragen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cragen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James throwing strikes from guard but Cragen blocks nicely.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
Cragen wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
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!
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cragen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up in Cragen's guard and throws a big left but Cragen blocks it.
Cragen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James is in close to Cragen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James stands up over Cragen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Cragen wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cragen tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cragen to the ground. Cragen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Cragen. Those never looked like landing.
Cragen tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cragen defending well though.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James thows a huge punch but Cragen dodges it nicely.
Cragen is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
James with a couple of short strikes.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A big strike lands for James! That's really hurt Cragen and he's turned his back - James keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! James jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex James!
Alex James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen bubble pop as his entrance music. The key to victory for Christopher Zeus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
5 - 3 - 2 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ippo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Zeus tries to clinch up but Ribeiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeus darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zeus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zeus throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Zeus.
It looks like Ippo Ribeiro has been cut.
I was talking to Zeus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zeus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Zeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zeus tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christopher Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Ribeiro.
Zeus stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Zeus - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Zeus.
Zeus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ribeiro's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus tries to land a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks with his arms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Zeus on the inside.
Ribeiro is trying to drag Zeus to the mat but Zeus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribeiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Zeus.
Zeus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zeus gets underhooks to prevent Ribeiro's takedown attempt.
Ribeiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zeus tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeus throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zeus trying to control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeus defending well though.
Zeus is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribeiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Zeus dodges it nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ribeiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeus defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ribeiro shoots in but Zeus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeus stuffs the takedown.
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zeus darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Zeus pushes off an throws an elbow but Ribeiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Zeus manages to get underhooks.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zeus prevents it.
Zeus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zeus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zeus lands with a left to the head.
Zeus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zeus lands with a light punch inside.
Zeus tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks it.
Good body shot from Zeus.
Ribeiro can't get the takedown.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Zeus lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeus scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
A hook to the body from Zeus.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Zeus as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zeus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Zeus works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Zeus lands a body shot.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zeus prevents it.
Zeus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Zeus works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Zeus lands a damaging elbow.
Zeus looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zeus.
That has opened up Ippo Ribeiro's cut even more.
Zeus lands with a left to the head.
Zeus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Zeus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Zeus.
Zeus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zeus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zeus lands an elbow just above Ribeiro 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Zeus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ippo Ribeiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Zeus sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ribeiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeus, which made it look bad.
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christopher Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro can't get the takedown.
Ribeiro is working for takedown but Zeus is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeus.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zeus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zeus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zeus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeus lands an elbow just above Ribeiro 's eye.
Zeus drops Ribeiro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ribeiro is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ribeiro is rocked!
The cut above Ippo Ribeiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Zeus creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ribeiro! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Zeus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Zeus!
An out of breath Christopher Zeus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ippo Ribeiro had this to say: 'i'm injured'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chavo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rico Sauve by Girardo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kootz sprawls well. Kootz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kootz moves away.
Chavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kootz lands a head shot.
Chavo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kootz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kootz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kootz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kootz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavo pushes down on Kootz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kootz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kootz, not yet.
Chavo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kootz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chavo's guard.
Chavo is trying to keep Kootz in close.
Kootz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kootz is sitting in close to Chavo's body. Chavo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kootz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kootz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chavo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Chavo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eddie Chavo thanked [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abe Cain!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden scores with a takedown into Cain's guard.
Cain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain 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.
Durden trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Durden advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is looking for a sweep.
Cain is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Durden wants to control but Cain is keeping him busy.
Durden 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.
Durden controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden is putting a hurting on Cain here, landing some big shots from side control.
Durden lands an elbow.
Durden 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain wants to control but Durden postures up.
Durden working the body and head with strikes.
Durden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Durden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Durden trying to control the position but Cain is working away.
Durden working the head with strikes.
Durden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cain some visible discomfort.
Durden is working Cain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Durden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain is not content to let Durden control the position.
The strikes coming from Durden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cain bucks up and tries to throw Durden off but instead Durden has got his back!
Cain is covering up but some of the strikes from Durden are getting through and doing damage.
Durden is looking for the choke from the back position but Cain is controlling his hands well.
Cain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden missing with strikes.
Durden has the hooks in. Cain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Durden.
Durden lands a shot to the body.
Durden controlling well, preventing Cain from escaping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Durden's arms.
Cain is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durden gets the takedown into side control.
Cain takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Durden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cain can't do much from the bottom here.
Durden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
Edward Durden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durden advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Durden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Durden prevents Cain from getting the reversal.
Durden cracks Cain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Durden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Durden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cain is bucking up trying to escape but Durden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Durden with good strikes from the mount here!
Cain is rocked!
Durden prevents Cain from getting the reversal.
Cain is still in real trouble! Can Durden finish him?
Durden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking to finish Cain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cain!
Durden lands a big elbow - Cain is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cain is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edward Durden!
An out of breath Edward Durden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeverde comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Ric Landeverde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
147 lbs
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141 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Landeverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeverde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Landeverde clobbers Obama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Landeverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama looks to land a combination. Landeverde sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Landeverde ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama tries to bum rush Landeverde with a series of wild strikes but Landeverde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Landeverde throws a quick counter head kick but Obama was just out of range.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
Obama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landeverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
Landeverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landeverde misses with the combination.
Obama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Obama.
Landeverde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landeverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama misses with a hook to the body
and Landeverde counters with a one-two to the body.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Landeverde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama.
Obama throws a body punch but Landeverde moves out of range.
Obama stalks Landeverde and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Landeverde's face. Landeverde staggers backwards, shaken.
Landeverde bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Obama pushes Landeverde away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Landeverde gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Obama is trying to control Landeverde's posture but Landeverde avoids it.
Landeverde tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Landeverde scores with a couple of short elbows.
Landeverde tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Landeverde has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Landeverde in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Landeverde cracks Obama with a big right hand but Obama just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Obama wants to control but Landeverde postures up.
Landeverde tries to advance position but instead Obama slips a leg back in to half guard.
Obama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landeverde.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama won't allow Landeverde to pass to mount.
Landeverde 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeverde tries to pass to full mount but Obama defends it.
Landeverde working the head and body with strikes.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Landeverde trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Landeverde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Ric Landeverde will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Temitope Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landeverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obama connects with a looping right hand.
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landeverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with the combination.
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Landeverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama lands with a nice combination. Landeverde backs away looking to recover.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama takes a swing at Landeverde's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Landeverde misses its intended target.
Obama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Landeverde slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Temitope Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landeverde jabs Obama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landeverde.
Landeverde slips under a jab.
Landeverde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landeverde.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeverde manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama tries to bum rush Landeverde with a series of wild strikes but Landeverde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landeverde, as that shot connected.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Landeverde slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook. Landeverde ducked under it nicely.
Landeverde slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Landeverde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama misses with a double jab
and Landeverde counters with a straight right hand.
Obama throws a series of punches but Landeverde avoids them all with ease.
Landeverde is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to slow Landeverde down with leg kicks.
Obama blocks a head kick by Landeverde.
Obama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Landeverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Landeverde.
Landeverde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
Landeverde is looking for a counter combo.
Landeverde moves out of range as Obama throws a body kick.
Landeverde throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landeverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landeverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Good shot there by Landeverde.
Landeverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Landeverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landeverde misses with a two punch combination.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landeverde.
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obama thows a body kick. Landeverde tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Landeverde rather than just go for the knockout.
Landeverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Obama throws a head kick but Landeverde moves out of range.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temitope Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Landeverde is out of range.
Obama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obama cracks the inside of Landeverde's front leg.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temitope Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landeverde is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obama.
Landeverde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landeverde takes one to the side of the head.
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama throws a body punch but Landeverde moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde scores with a nice right hand.
Obama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Landeverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landeverde.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landeverde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
Obama is rocked!
Landeverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Landeverde finish him?
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Obama gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Landeverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Landeverde pounces like a tiger and cracks Obama with a vicious hook! Obama is down but not out! Landeverde follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ric Landeverde!
A pretty intense looking Ric Landeverde took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Hendershot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrance Hendershot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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20
135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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38
135 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Hendershot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder looks to land a combination. Hendershot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Terrance Hendershot has been cut.
Flodder drives through with a takedown into Hendershot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hendershot is rocked!
Flodder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Hendershot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flodder drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Flodder seems to have locked his on tight now - Hendershot screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Flodder, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kees Flodder!
Kees Flodder gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
223 lbs
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16 - 10 - 1 |
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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
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Dobrzynski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dobrzynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Jankowski avoids the damage to the body.
Dobrzynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dobrzynski is pressed up against the cage. Jankowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dobrzynski down to the mat. Dobrzynski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jankowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobrzynski swivels and escapes.
Maciej Dobrzynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
Dobrzynski throws out a loose jab but Jankowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankowski counters with a left to the body.
Dobrzynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobrzynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobrzynski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrzynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Dobrzynski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jankowski has passed into half guard!
Jankowski is keen to just control but Dobrzynski is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is trying to maintain the position but Jankowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Dobrzynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobrzynski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jankowski.
Jankowski winds up and cracks Dobrzynski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dobrzynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobrzynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Dobrzynski trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankowski works his way into full mount!
Dobrzynski wants to hold on but Jankowski pushes him away.
Jankowski looking to ground and pound but Dobrzynski is blocking nicely.
Dobrzynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jankowski misses with a head shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jankowski breaks from Dobrzynski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jankowski raining down shots from the mount!
Jankowski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski unloading with bombs!
Dobrzynski wants to control but Jankowski is having none of it.
Jankowski controlling from mount.
Jankowski tries to control but Dobrzynski wriggling away.
Dobrzynski is trying to escape the mount.
Dobrzynski gets back to half guard.
Jankowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dobrzynski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dobrzynski trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski thows a huge punch but Dobrzynski dodges it nicely.
Jankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobrzynski keeps working.
Dobrzynski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jankowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jankowski's back!
Dobrzynski controlling well, preventing Jankowski from escaping the position.
Dobrzynski is trying to stick to Jankowski's back but Jankowski is turning into Dobrzynski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dobrzynski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jankowski.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrzynski has wrist control.
Jankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski stays in close to Dobrzynski's body and controls the position.
Jankowski trying to control but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Jankowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dobrzynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobrzynski.
Jankowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dobrzynski throws a series of punches but Jankowski moves out of range.
Jankowski feints the counter takedown.
Jankowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jankowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jankowski sprawls well. Jankowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrzynski missing with a left hand there. Jankowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jankowski tries to counter with a clinch but Dobrzynski shakes him off and moves away.
Dobrzynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski shoots in looking for a takedown. Jankowski tries to sprawl out of it but Dobrzynski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jankowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jankowski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrzynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maciej Dobrzynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankowski slips a jab and a cross from Dobrzynski.
Jankowski shoots and misses
and Dobrzynski counters with a two punch combo.
Dobrzynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobrzynski shoots in but Jankowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dobrzynski sets himself, and Jankowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Dobrzynski avoids it this time.
Dobrzynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dobrzynski throws a sloppy body shot
and Jankowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dobrzynski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankowski shoots in but Dobrzynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrzynski throws a combination that misses
and Jankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dobrzynski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankowski is aware though and is defending well.
Jankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jankowski trying to control but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
Jankowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrzynski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski postures up in Dobrzynski's guard and throws a big left but Dobrzynski blocks it.
Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jankowski is in close to Dobrzynski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dobrzynski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dobrzynski is trying to control the position but Jankowski postures up.
Jankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobrzynski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dobrzynski looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Jankowski connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Jankowski won't allow Dobrzynski to sweep him here.
Jankowski content to stall in guard here.
Jankowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dobrzynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Jankowski, which made it look bad.
Dobrzynski tests Jankowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobrzynski tries to clinch but Jankowski is having none of it.
Dobrzynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Dobrzynski does no damage.
Dobrzynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Dobrzynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dobrzynski defends it well.
Jankowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dobrzynski swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrzynski throws a right hand that Jankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankowski also avoids with ease.
Dobrzynski misses the shot to the body.
Jankowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski prevents Dobrzynski from improving his position.
Jankowski throwing shots but Dobrzynski is blocking nicely.
Dobrzynski is looking for a sweep. Jankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dobrzynski trying to control here.
Jankowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jankowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jankowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Jankowski prevents Dobrzynski from getting the reversal.
Jankowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jankowski looking to control but Dobrzynski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobrzynski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jankowski trying to control from half guard but Dobrzynski is working away.
Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jankowski is thwarting Dobrzynski's attempts to control the position.
Dobrzynski is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobrzynski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Dobrzynski keeps moving.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski landing with the ground and pound.
Jankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dobrzynski's head.
Jankowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobrzynski is keeping the position for now.
Dobrzynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankowski won't allow Dobrzynski to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrzynski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jankowski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jankowski 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Jankowski!
Jozef Jankowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Maciej Dobrzynski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got fucked up last night last night, and wel... It happens'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang comes to the cage accompanied by Diamond Eyes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tree Knee Dad's choice of entrance music: Not Falling by Mudvayne. Venum Tree Knee Dad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ying Yang !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yang looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Yang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree Knee Dad circles away quickly and effectively.
Yang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yang lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Yang 's head.
Yang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yang cracks Tree Knee Dad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yang slips a jab and a cross from Tree Knee Dad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad lands a leg kick that knocks Yang off balance momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Yang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad scores with the left hand. Yang knows he should have avoided that one.
Yang misses with a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yang tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tree Knee Dad content just to control the position here.
Yang working to try and regain half guard.
Tree Knee Dad unloads with some shots from mount but Yang bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws some wild stikes that Yang manages to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from mount.
Yang is desperately trying to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad has a good base and remains in mount.
Tree Knee Dad looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take Yang 's back here but Yang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Yang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tree Knee Dad seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yang is holding on tight.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control the pace but Yang is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yang is holding on tight.
Yang is looking to get to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad controlling his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yang is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad fails to move to back control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Tree Knee Dad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tree Knee Dad can't control as he wanted to and Yang manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Tree Knee Dad seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Yang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tree Knee Dad wants to land a leg kick but Yang is out of range.
Yang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tree Knee Dad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Yang .
Yang dives in for a single leg takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad gets through Yang 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yang .
Yang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Yang 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a takedown.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yang breaks from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yang .
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Tree Knee Dad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ying Yang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Tree Knee Dad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yang dodges the punch combination from Tree Knee Dad.
Yang throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad clinches with his opponent.
Yang misses with the head strike.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Yang 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad jumps guard but Yang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a takedown.
Ying Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yang is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's arms but Tree Knee Dad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yang has his back to the cage.
Yang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Yang , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yang misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yang rather than just go for the knockout.
Yang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yang misses with a two punch combination.
Yang throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Yang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Yang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Yang takes one to the side of the head.
Yang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Yang .
We've been told by Yang 's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tree Knee Dad flicks out a counter leg kick but Yang steps away.
Yang throws a head kick that misses.
Ying Yang is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but Yang moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yang moves away.
Yang looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Yang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Yang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Yang gets caught flat footed, as Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Yang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tree Knee Dad is stalling in the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yang tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
Yang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yang misses with a low kick.
Yang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yang throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad cracks the inside of Yang 's front leg.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yang circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Yang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yang throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad avoids them all with ease.
Yang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yang is looking to counter punch.
Yang walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yang 's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Yang shows good takedown defense.
Yang misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Yang 's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick
and Yang counters with a left and a right that stings Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Yang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Yang .
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yang pinned against the cage. Yang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ying Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Yang 's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Yang .
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Yang avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tree Knee Dad or perhaps it was just good defense by Yang , which made it look bad.
Yang throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yang ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Yang misses with a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Yang .
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Yang 's ribs.
Yang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but Yang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a stiff left hand from Yang .
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yang throws a right hand that Tree Knee Dad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree Knee Dad also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice hook to Yang 's body. Yang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in and gets a takedown into Yang 's guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yang 's guard.
Yang is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Yang is working from the bottom.
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.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad lands a big shot there that rocks Yang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control the action but instead Yang gets a body lock and reverses into Tree Knee Dad's guard! Nice work!
Tree Knee Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Yang postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yang trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Yang postures up.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad is continuing to stall.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang is looking to improve his position.
Yang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Yang is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in North Gym inform me that Tree Knee Dad has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tree Knee Dad pushing down on Yang 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Yang is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Yang is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tree Knee Dad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad passes Yang 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Yang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang is looking to improve his position.
Yang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tree Knee Dad manages to get himself to full guard.
Yang wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
Yang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree Knee Dad is pulling down on Yang 's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yang .
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Yang .
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Yang misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yang is looking to land body kicks.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick from Yang .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
A counter left hand to the body from Yang misses its target.
Yang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Yang misses.
Yang moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Yang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick from Yang .
Yang lands a nice shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Tree Knee Dad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tree Knee Dad catches Yang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Yang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yang .
Yang misses with a hook
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yang throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yang enables Tree Knee Dad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard.
Yang is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Yang is keeping him busy.
Yang is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yang is trying to get back to full guard.
Ying Yang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree Knee Dad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yang won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Yang is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Yang 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land the takedown.
Yang cracks Tree Knee Dad with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yang .
Yang throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Yang misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Yang scores with a four punch combination!
Tree Knee Dad forces Yang back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad! Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Venum Tree Knee Dad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑ 5x160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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