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SPF 33 - No Excuses PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez lands with a right hand.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Martinez leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Martinez as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sergio Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sergio Martinez has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez looks gassed!
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!
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martinez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sergio Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sanchez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Martinez finish him?
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez drops Sanchez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Martinez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Martinez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Myasnikow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valera Myasnikow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Myasnikow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lancaster postures up.
Myasnikow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Myasnikow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Myasnikow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myasnikow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Myasnikow stalling in the clinch but Lancaster improves position.
Myasnikow wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Myasnikow is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Myasnikow stalling against the cage.
Lancaster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myasnikow uses from the top position.
Myasnikow tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Myasnikow is having none of it.
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.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Myasnikow from controlling successfully.
Myasnikow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lancaster is proving hard to escape from.
Lancaster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lancaster has picked Myasnikow up - he's going for a ride! Lancaster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Myasnikow is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Myasnikow.
Myasnikow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lancaster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myasnikow breaks from the clinch.
Myasnikow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Myasnikow looks gassed!
Lancaster wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lancaster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lancaster tries to get out of the position.
Myasnikow trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to buck Myasnikow off.
Myasnikow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lancaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lancaster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Myasnikow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Myasnikow is striking but Lancaster is not phased and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Lancaster is going to stand back up.
Lancaster decides to stand and escape the position.
Myasnikow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myasnikow looks to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control.
Myasnikow is looking to regain half guard here but Lancaster keeps moving and retains side control.
Lancaster decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lancaster gets the takedown into side control.
Myasnikow wants to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myasnikow fails with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Myasnikow's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myasnikow pushes Lancaster off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myasnikow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lancaster decides to stand back up. Lancaster steps back and let's Myasnikow get back to his feet.
Myasnikow wants to clinch but Lancaster slips to the side
and Lancaster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lancaster manages to pull guard.
Myasnikow trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myasnikow is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myasnikow is trying to stall.
Myasnikow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Myasnikow with a poor takedown
and Lancaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Myasnikow's guard.
Troy Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Myasnikow.
Lancaster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster shoots in and bounces Myasnikow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myasnikow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lancaster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lancaster scores a takedown into full mount!
Lancaster controlling the pace for now.
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lancaster stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Myasnikow's shoulder, as Myasnikow tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Myasnikow is looking to improve his position.
Myasnikow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Myasnikow to stand up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Myasnikow, right into the meat.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Myasnikow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myasnikow lands a head kick!
Myasnikow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lancaster wants to stand but Myasnikow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Myasnikow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster wanted to stand there but Myasnikow had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myasnikow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Myasnikow's legs - danger averted.
Myasnikow looking for a sweep. Not yet Myasnikow, not yet.
Lancaster stands up from Myasnikow's guard - Lancaster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lancaster clinches up with Myasnikow and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Lancaster has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Myasnikow is trying to keep an underhook but Lancaster manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lancaster stands up out of the half guard.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lancaster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lancaster is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myasnikow is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Lancaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo looks to land a left hand but Barker moved out of range nicely.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bravo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo cracks Barker with an open hand slap.
Barker tries to clinch up.
Barker clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Barker avoiding damage.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Barker won't allow it.
Bravo jumps guard.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barker drops back looking for a leg! Bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravo manages to kick Barker off! Barker jumps back into Bravo's guard.
Barker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barker is one step ahead there.
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barker won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Barker postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Barker won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Barker postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking for a triangle but Barker pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barker throws a big right hand that misses.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Barker postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Barker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Barker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Barker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo shoots in and bounces Barker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bravo stands up over Barker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barker trying to control the position.
Bravo thows a big elbow that misses.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Barker blocks nicely.
Bravo pushes down on Barker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barker is pressing down on Bravo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bravo thows a big elbow that misses.
Barker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barker pushes Bravo off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bravo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barker moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barker pulls guard effortlessly.
Barker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barker keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Bravo stops Barker from standing up.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo working some strikes from top position.
Bravo thows a big elbow that misses.
Bravo stands up over Barker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barker is keeping the position for now.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
Barker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barker is keeping the position for now.
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.
Bravo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barker has escaped and now he's on top!
Bravo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barker!
Barker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bravo.
Barker somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Barker tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Barker tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Barker.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Barker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo.
Barker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barker is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Barker duly obliges.
Nice straight punches there by Barker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barker.
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Barker pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Bravo as he checks the leg kick.
Bravo pushes Barker up against the cage in a clinch.
Barker lands with a light punch inside.
Barker breaks the clinch.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Travis Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bravo.
Barker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barker moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Barker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bravo looks to clinch
and Barker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bravo trying to control here.
Barker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bravo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barker trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Sam Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barker is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Barker defends easily.
Bravo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Barker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barker throwing strikes from guard but Bravo blocks nicely.
Bravo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barker has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Barker drops back looking for a leg! Bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravo manages to kick Barker off! Barker jumps back into Bravo's guard.
Barker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Barker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barker has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barker advances position into side control!
Barker advances to full mount.
Barker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bravo is now in Barker's guard. A big mistake from Barker there, giving up the dominant position!
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bravo darts in and clinches Barker up against the cage.
Bravo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo manages to pull guard.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.
Bravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker working a defensive guard here.
Barker has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bravo distracts Barker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barker wants to stand and escape but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo is pushing down on Barker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barker is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bravo wants to pass to mount but Barker is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Bravo.
I think Bravo 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 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonzalo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Toretto checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Toretto's head back.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Toretto moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toretto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toretto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Toretto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toretto misses with a straight left.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominic Toretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toretto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Toretto lands.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hernandez takes a swing at Toretto's ribcage but misses.
Toretto connects with a body shot.
Toretto throws a left that rocks Hernandez and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Toretto dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hernandez regain composure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Toretto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Toretto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hernandez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Toretto easily there. Toretto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toretto is trying to stand.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Toretto defending well though.
Toretto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Toretto is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hernandez wants to pass to mount but Toretto is defending the position.
Hernandez stops Toretto from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Toretto.
Toretto blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Toretto saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Toretto misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Toretto's guard now.
Toretto wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Toretto's brow.
Toretto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Toretto keeps moving.
Toretto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez trying to control but Toretto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toretto is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toretto keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hernandez stops Toretto from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Toretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominic Toretto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Toretto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toretto misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Toretto as he connects with a hook.
Toretto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Toretto's temple.
Hernandez cracks Toretto with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hernandez immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Toretto is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonzalo Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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219 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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209 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Sturd is having none of it.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd.
Sturd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Sturd is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Sturd wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sturd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturd postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Sturd is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Sturd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sturd throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sturd working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Smith slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Sturd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sturd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sturd is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Sturd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Sturd is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Sturd postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Sturd cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Sturd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturd stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Sturd from controlling successfully.
Sturd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sturd is controlling him.
Sturd pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturd throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Sturd stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sturd wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sturd looking to pass the guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd.
Sturd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd 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.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturd moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sturd avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Sturd lands.
Sturd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Sturd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sturd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd.
Sturd throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Sturd 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.
Sturd is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sturd wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Sturd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sturd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sturd cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to move into range but Sturd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith is rocked!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sturd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturd controlling the pace.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Sturd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd trying to control the pace.
Sturd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sturd lands a nice short elbow.
Sturd controlling the action here.
Smith has hold of Sturd's hands but Sturd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sturd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sturd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sturd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sturd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sturd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sturd trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Sturd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturd thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sturd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sturd shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Sturd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturd.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd with a jab.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Sturd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws a right and a left that Sturd avoids nicely.
Sturd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Sturd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sturd landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturd wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sturd manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
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.
Sturd has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturd pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Sturd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturd wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sturd there!
Sturd wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sturd is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sturd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith trying to control but Sturd is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturd 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade drives through and clinches with Stanfield against the cage.
Slade avoiding damage.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade lands a shot to the body.
Slade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stanfield.
Stanfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stanfield wants a takedown.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Slade.
Stanfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanfield looks gassed!
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stanfield up against the cage.
Slade lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Slade.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slade but Slade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slade thuds his right hand into Stanfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade jabs at Stanfield's body.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade misses with the combination.
Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stanfield has time to react.
Slade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slade drops Stanfield with a beautiful combination! Stanfield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slade is looking for the KO!
Stanfield is rocked!
Slade takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slade.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slade scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade is leaning against Stanfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Slade to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
Stanfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slade is working Stanfield over against the cage.
Slade digs a right hand into Stanfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanfield's gas tank.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Slade gets through Stanfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Slade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanfields head.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Slade.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Slade.
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!
Slade pushes Stanfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stanfield up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slade avoids it really well and circles away.
Stanfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slade finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanfield's head.
Slade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slade is working Stanfield over against the cage.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade is leaning against Stanfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade is working Stanfield over against the cage.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slade gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stanfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slade smiles and moves away.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
Stanfield looks for a takedown but Slade sprawls well.
Stanfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slade lands with a right hand.
Slade moves into the clinch successfully.
Slade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield can't get the takedown.
Slade controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slade lands with a right to the head.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanfields head.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
Slade stalling in the clinch.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanfields head.
Slade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanfield can do to turn this around?
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Slade lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
Slade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Slade.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
Slade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stanfield up against the cage.
Slade lands with a right to the head.
Slade just leaning against Stanfield, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Slade to work.
Slade presses Stanfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade pushes Stanfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slade lands an uppercut.
Slade lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade works on Stanfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Slade has Stanfield pushed against the cage.
Slade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slade catches Stanfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slade throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Stanfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Slade which made him look bad.
Slade lands with an overhand left.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanfield dives in and grabs Slade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slade pushes down on Stanfield's head and hops out.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slade jabs Stanfield right on the nose. Stanfield blinks but takes it well.
Slade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanfield at a distance.
Slade scores with a nice right hand.
Slade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slade has Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stanfield or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slade presses Stanfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stanfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slade lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slade pinned against the cage. Slade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade digs a right hand into Stanfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanfield's gas tank.
John Slade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Slade to work.
Slade pushes Stanfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade digs a right hand underneath Stanfield's ribcage. Stanfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slade just leaning against Stanfield, taking a breather.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
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.
Slade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slade scores with a nice strike.
Stanfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stanfield.
Slade with a nice cross.
Stanfield is trying desperately to land a takedown but Slade is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stanfield.
Slade stalks Stanfield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanfield's face. Stanfield staggers backwards, shaken.
Slade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanfield on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slade 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Slade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Bunkers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunkers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunkers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunkers tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunkers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunkers throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Bunkers scores with a jab to the body.
Bunkers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunkers.
Martin throws a head kick but Bunkers moves out of range.
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Bunkers.
Martin tries to circle away but Bunkers has him pinned against the cage.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Bunkers is controlling him.
Martin misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bunkers lands a knee to the head.
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin letting Bunkers take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martin pulls guard.
Bunkers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunkers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunkers looking to control.
Bunkers wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin trying to control but Bunkers is working from the bottom.
Bunkers has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martin is looking to clinch but Bunkers is avoiding it.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunkers.
Bunkers shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two 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.
Bunkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunkers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bunkers lunges at Martin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martin's hand.
Martin gets a takedown into half guard.
Bunkers is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Martin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bunkers is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin wants to stand but Bunkers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunkers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martin's back!
Bunkers tightening his grip on Martin, looking for the choke.
Bunkers is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bunkers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Martin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bunkers's arms.
Bunkers is breathing heavily.
Martin holding both Bunkers 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Martin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bunkers.
Martin holding both Bunkers 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bunkers looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bunkers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bunkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Bunkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunkers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
Bunkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin wants the takedown. Bunkers is fighting it off but Martin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bunkers's guard against the cage.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunkers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin distracts Bunkers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunkers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
Martin wants to hold on but Bunkers pushes him away.
Martin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Martin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Martin wants to hold on but Bunkers pushes him away.
Bunkers working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Martin tries to hold on but Bunkers pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkers looking to secure an arm triangle but Martin defends it well.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Bunkers's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bunkers thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martin tries to lock up and control but Bunkers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martin regains half guard.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
Bunkers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunkers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunkers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Bunkers from controlling successfully.
Martin controls Bunkers momentarily but Bunkers frees himself.
Bunkers looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bunkers misses with a kick to the body.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunkers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunkers.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers scores with a shot to the body.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Crunch! Bunkers slams his shin into Martin's torso.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Bunkers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
Bunkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunkers breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martin is defended easily by Bunkers.
Bunkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin wants to clinch
and Bunkers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bunkers rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martin as Bunkers tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Bunkers.
Martin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bunkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bunkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bunkers lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bunkers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Martin'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. This is the final round!
Bunkers lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunkers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bunkers lands a jab.
Bunkers gets a clinch.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Bunkers is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Bunkers.
Bunkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunkers landing knees to the body.
Bunkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Bunkers with a knee to the head.
Bunkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bunkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunkers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunkers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunkers lands a slapping body shot.
Bunkers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bunkers sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunkers lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunkers tightens his grip and picks Martin up, before dumping him to the ground. Martin manages to land in guard.
Bunkers has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunkers's guard.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunkers's head.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunkers wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bunkers keeps moving.
Bunkers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bunkers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bunkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martin tries for a takedown but Bunkers manages to get underhooks.
Bob Bunkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Martin.
Bunkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunkers scores with a kick to the body.
Bunkers lands a slapping body shot.
Bunkers dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Bunkers keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
Bunkers gets a clinch.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunkers gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunkers as Martin tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers taking a breather.
Martin pushes off an throws an elbow but Bunkers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Bunkers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bunkers looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Bob Bunkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunkers blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries a body shot but Bunkers blocks it.
Martin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bunkers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Bunkers slowing the pace effectively.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bunkers.
Bunkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Bunkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunkers gets underhooks to prevent Martin's takedown attempt.
Bunkers slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bunkers lands a knee to the body.
Bunkers lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bunkers.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Bunkers is controlling him.
Bunkers breaks the clinch.
Martin gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Bunkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Bunkers.
James Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkers scores with a knee to the head.
Martin is looking to control Bunkers's arms but Bunkers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martin has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Bunkers.
Bunkers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bunkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunkers 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bunkers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Drazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Tankard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Drazen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tankard misses.
Drazen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tankard is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Drazen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tankard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tankard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tankard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Drazen!
Tankard with a couple of short strikes.
Drazen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tankard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tankard working Drazen over with strikes here.
It looks like Victor Drazen has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Tankard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tankard raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The cut above Victor Drazen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drazen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drazen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tankard 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.
Tankard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drazen has worked his arm free - good work by Drazen!
Drazen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tankard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Drazen prevents Tankard from improving his position.
Drazen wants to take a breather but Tankard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankard wants to control but Drazen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drazen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tankard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drazen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drazen's back!
Tankard has managed to slip his arm under Drazen's chin. This could be all over... yep, Drazen is tapping out! Submission win for Tankard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Tankard!
Adam Tankard retains his heavyweight title!
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