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QFC Tournament 474 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ping Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ping Pong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Amber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pong looks for a takedown but Amber sprawls well.
Amber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amber stuffs the takedown.
Amber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pong quickly recovers to half guard.
Pong is looking to escape.
Amber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pong defending well though.
Amber winds up and cracks Pong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pong is looking to control Amber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pong avoid being mounted?
Amber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pong tries to get to full guard but Amber has control of the leg.
Amber throwing shots but Pong is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong manages to get to full guard.
Amber wants to stand but Pong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Amber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pong looking to control.
Amber is looking to work some ground and pound but Pong has wrist control.
Pong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pong looking to control.
Pong wants to sweep here but Amber controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pong is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Amber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pong regains half guard.
Amber thows a huge punch but Pong dodges it nicely.
Amber throwing shots but Pong is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Amber there.
Pong trying to hold on to Amber's head to control him but Amber postures up.
Pong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pong is pressing down on Amber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pong is proving hard to escape from.
Amber throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amber connects with a couple of short punches.
Amber is looking to work some ground and pound but Pong has wrist control.
Amber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amber looking to pass the guard.
Pong looking to control.
Pong wants to sweep here but Amber controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amber lands with a shot to the body.
Amber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pong on his heels. He'll look to pass Pong's guard now, I'm sure.
Amber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pong is trying to keep Amber in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amber throws a strike but Pong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pong looking to pass the guard.
Pong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pong scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Amber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amber's waist but Amber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pong off to one side.
Amber drives through with a takedown into Pong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amber wants to control but Pong is keeping busy.
Amber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amber is trying to stand back up but Pong is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amber trying to get back to full guard but Pong takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Amber throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Amber can't escape the position.
Amber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amber is looking to get to half guard.
Pong lands a nice shot to the head.
Amber is trying to escape the mount.
Pong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Pong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Amber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Amber is trying to stand up.
Pong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amber is surviving well by controlling Pong's body position as best he can.
Pong prevents Amber from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amber is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Liam Amber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pong working the ground and pound effectively.
Amber tries to hold on but Pong pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amber working to try and regain half guard.
Pong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pong has control of Amber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pong 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.
Amber wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Amber throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pong. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pong landing strikes from the mount and Amber is in trouble!
Pong landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amber tries to lock up and control but Pong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amber is looking to get to half guard.
Amber swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Amber tries to buck Pong off but he can't manage it.
Amber tries to hold on but Pong pushes him away.
Amber's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Amber throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pong. What's that going to do exactly?
Pong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Amber looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amber tries to hold on but Pong postures up.
Pong is landing with some decent strikes but Amber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amber hang on?
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!
Amber throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amber flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Amber tries to reverse the position but Pong maintains control.
Pong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Amber is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Pong dominated that second round.
That's time! Pong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Pong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amber scores with a three punch combo!
Amber stuffs the takedown.
Amber throws a counter combo.
Amber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amber is trying to control the action in half guard but Pong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pong is trying to get back to full guard.
Amber working the head and body with strikes.
Pong taking some punishment here, with Amber in his half guard.
Amber thows a huge punch but Pong dodges it nicely.
Pong is pressing down on Amber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pong being controlled here, momentarily.
Pong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pong keeping moving, preventing Amber from controlling successfully.
Amber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pong is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Pong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pong shoots in but Amber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Amber lands a jab to Pong's midsection.
Pong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pong tries to sprawl but Amber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Amber seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Amber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pong keeps working.
Amber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Amber is controlling the pace.
Amber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pong is looking to control Amber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pong avoid being mounted?
Amber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pong trying to control but Amber postures up.
Pong wants to get back to his feet.
Amber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pong's head.
Pong is not content to let Amber control the position.
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.
Amber seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Amber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amber 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.
Amber is trying to control the action in half guard but Pong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amber's back!
Amber is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pong landing with strikes.
Amber is trying to stand back up.
Pong has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Amber has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Amber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amber 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 for Liam Amber!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ping Pong!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Liam Amber!
Liam Amber wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kELLY Pigna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, kELLY Pigna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pigna sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rodriguez there.
Ground and pound from Rodriguez.
Pigna is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pigna could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pigna's head.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pigna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks Pigna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pigna looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Rodriguez there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez working Pigna over with strikes.
Pigna is rocked!
Pigna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Pigna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pigna wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez scores with a big shot! Pigna's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pigna! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ligerito Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Celso Bovolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Celso Bovolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Ho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bovolin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bovolin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ho wants to stand but Bovolin is controlling the position.
Bovolin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bovolin has managed to get both his arms back between Ho's legs - danger averted.
Ho working a defensive guard here.
Bovolin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bovolin trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Bovolin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bovolin is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bovolin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bovolin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bovolin works over Ho with some ground and pound from guard.
Ho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bovolin stays in close to Ho's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bovolin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ho's guard.
Bovolin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bovolin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bovolin throws a big right hand that misses.
Bovolin throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bovolin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bovolin with a nice head shot there.
Bovolin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ho looking for a triangle here. Bovolin is fighting it but it looks tight! Ho pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bovolin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Ho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roni Sabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roni Sabian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabian scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Socrates misses its intended target.
Sabian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Socrates manages to circle out of the way.
Sabian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Socrates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Socrates tries to move into range but Sabian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socrates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sabian tests Socrates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sabian cracks Socrates with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Socrates under the eye.
Socrates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socrates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sabian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabian clobbers Socrates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Socrates lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabian off the cage and back into range.
Socrates missing with a left hand there. Sabian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabian connects with a crisp jab.
Socrates throws the left hand but Sabian avoids the punch easily.
Socrates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabian.
Sabian throws a lazy right hand but Socrates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socrates slips a straight right by Sabian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sabian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sabian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Socrates throws a big shot that misses.
Sabian is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Socrates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Sabian.
Sabian throws a looping overhand right but Socrates ducks down to avoid it.
Socrates connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Socrates there.
Sabian misses the jab.
Sabian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socrates throws out the jab.
Sabian looks to land a left hand but Socrates moved out of range nicely.
Socrates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sabian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socrates to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socrates lands a jab to the head.
Socrates slips under a jab from Sabian.
Socrates misses with a looping right.
Sabian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Socrates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socrates slips a straight right by Sabian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates scores with a decent looking hook.
Sabian throws a hook but Socrates avoids it easily.
Socrates with a jab.
Socrates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabian.
Socrates looks to land a right hand but Sabian moved out of range.
Socrates moves forwards but Sabian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Socrates scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Socrates connects with a crisp jab.
Sabian throws a hook but Socrates blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Socrates as he connects with a hook.
Socrates lands with a straight right. Sabian didn't see that one coming.
Sabian throws a jab when Socrates was well out of range.
Socrates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socrates.
Socrates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sabian takes one to the chin there.
Socrates takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Socrates cracks Sabian with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabian lands with an uppercut that bounces Socrates off the cage and back into range.
Socrates misses with a left hand
and Socrates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabian throws a looping overhand right but Socrates ducks down to avoid it.
Socrates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sabian lands a jab to the head.
Sabian ducks under a wild hook from Socrates.
Socrates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Socrates lands a lovely overhand right.
Sabian throws a hook but Socrates avoids it easily.
Sabian throws a hook to the side of Socrates's head but Socrates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socrates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socrates throws a big shot that misses.
Sabian lands with an overhand left.
Socrates slips under a jab from Sabian.
Socrates wants to counter with a clinch but Sabian pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Sabian.
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!
Socrates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabian.
Sabian throws an overhand right that lands on Socrates's shoulder, as Socrates tries to avoid the shot.
Sabian takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabian blocks a jab.
Socrates moves forwards but Sabian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Socrates blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Socrates.
Socrates moves out of range of the strikes.
Socrates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabian moves forwards but Socrates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Socrates slips under a jab from Sabian.
Sabian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sabian throws a hook but Socrates blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Socrates.
Sabian scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Socrates misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socrates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabian throws a jab but it's blocked by Socrates.
A slow jab from Socrates misses its intended target.
Socrates lands a head shot.
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 Roni Sabian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Socrates moves away from the strike by Sabian.
Socrates lands with a cross.
Socrates slips under a jab from Sabian.
A jab from Sabian misses.
Socrates scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Sabian misses.
A jab from Sabian misses.
Socrates ducks under a wild hook from Sabian.
Sabian throws out a loose jab but Socrates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socrates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabian misses the target.
Socrates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Socrates staying out of range there.
Socrates scores with a punch to the head.
Sabian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sabian is rocked!
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!
A jab from Sabian misses.
Socrates with the counter takedown but Sabian avoids it easily.
Socrates throws a big shot that misses.
Socrates lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates moves away from the strike by Sabian.
Socrates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Socrates throws a jab when Sabian was well out of range.
Socrates ducks under a wild hook from Sabian.
Socrates moves out of range as Sabian strikes.
Socrates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sabian defends it well.
A slow jab from Sabian misses its intended target.
Sabian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socrates scores with a nice head shot.
Sabian walks into a jab.
Oh Sabian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Socrates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabian.
Socrates blocks a jab.
Sabian seems to have got his legs back now.
Sabian misses with a looping left.
A big right from Sabian misses.
A slow jab from Socrates misses its intended target.
Socrates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sabian on the side of the head.
Sabian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socrates tests Sabian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socrates scores with the left hand. Sabian knows he should have avoided that one.
Socrates jabs Sabian right on the nose. Sabian blinks but takes it well.
Socrates walks into a stiff left hand from Sabian.
Socrates throws the left hand but Sabian avoids the punch easily.
Sabian tries to counter by clinching up but Socrates breaks away and moves out of range.
Sabian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socrates tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sabian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sabian walks into a stiff left hand from Socrates.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Socrates, as that shot connected.
Socrates moves out of range as Sabian strikes.
Socrates works the jab nicely.
Socrates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sabian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socrates throws out the jab.
Sabian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socrates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Socrates wants to counter with a clinch but Sabian pushes him away.
Socrates with a hook.
Socrates connects with a right hand. Sabian shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates's corner calls for a 1-2. Socrates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Socrates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Socrates lands an overhand right.
Socrates circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sabian to the canvas! Sabian doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Socrates keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Socrates!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Popsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Besami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Popsin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Besami!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Besami lands with a kick to the temple. Popsin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Popsin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Besami is out of range.
Besami tries to close the distance and clinch but Popsin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Besami.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Besami.
Besami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Besami on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popsin moves into range and clinches up with Besami.
Popsin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Besami pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Besami wants to get back to striking at distance but Popsin won't allow it.
Besami wants to break free but Popsin has control.
Popsin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popsin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Besami wants to get back to striking at distance but Popsin won't allow it.
Popsin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Besami is defending well for now.
Popsin can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Besami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Besami wants to break free but Popsin has control.
Besami can't break the clinch.
Besami manages to break the clinch.
Besami shoots in but Popsin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Besami gets tackled into the cage by Popsin. Popsin maintains the clinch.
Popsin presses Besami against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Besami is looking to break free of the clinch but Popsin has double underhooks.
Popsin manages to pull guard.
Popsin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Popsin has control of Besami's left arm, preventing Besami from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popsin has his foot on Besami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Besami works his way back into a safe position though.
Besami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popsin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Besami on the ground.
Besami won't allow Popsin to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popsin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Popsin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Besami wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Popsin manages to pass to side control.
Popsin stalling.
Besami is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popsin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Besami pushes Popsin off looking to stand but Popsin dives back in and keeps control.
Popsin trying to control the pace.
Besami tries to kick Popsin off but Popsin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Popsin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Besami feints the counter takedown.
Besami throws a head kick that misses
and Popsin moves into the clinch.
Popsin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Popsin keeping moving, preventing Besami from controlling successfully.
Besami distracts Popsin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popsin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Besami is aware though and is defending well.
Besami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Popsin looking for a sweep. Not yet Popsin, not yet.
Besami being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popsin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Besami's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Popsin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Besami smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Besami shoots in for a double leg but Popsin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Besami connects with a jab.
Popsin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Besami can do to turn this around?
Besami swats away the attempt to clinch by Popsin.
It seemed like Besami was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Besami throws a body kick that misses
and Popsin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popsin fails with a takedown attempt.
Besami takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popsin moves into the clinch.
Popsin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popsin throws a head kick that misses.
Besami is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Popsin throws a sloppy head kick and Besami moves out of range easily.
Besami throws a big counter head kick but Popsin avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Besami throws a head kick that misses.
Besami throws a good cross that connects.
Popsin avoids the head kick by Besami.
The crowd cheers as Besami lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popsin doesn't seem phased though.
Besami shoots in for a takedown but Popsin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popsin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Besami throws a sloppy head kick and Popsin moves out of range easily.
Besami digs a good hook to Popsin's body.
Popsin clinches up with Besami and pushes him back against the cage.
Popsin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Besami tries a head kick but it misses.
Besami tries a head kick but it misses.
Besami misses with a head kick.
Popsin shoots in but no luck this time.
Besami misses with a body kick.
Besami wants to clinch up but Popsin keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besami looks to land a body kick but Popsin moved away.
Besami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Besami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Besami is breathing heavily.
Besami throws a head kick that misses.
And Popsin counters with a quick kick to the body but Besami blocks it.
Popsin blocks the body kick.
Besami shoots for a takedown but Popsin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimmy Popsin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Besami.
Besami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roger Besami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Besami as Popsin shoots in.
Popsin shoots in for a takedown but Besami shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Besami stuffs the takedown attempt from Popsin. Popsin gets slowly back to his feet.
Besami jabs Popsin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Besami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Besami or perhaps it was just good defense by Popsin, which made it look bad.
Popsin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popsin sets himself, and Besami steps forward looking for the clinch! Popsin avoids it this time.
Besami scores with a head kick. Popsin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Besami throws a wild body kick that Popsin sees coming a mile off.
Popsin dives in for a single leg takedown but Besami sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot by Besami.
Besami throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popsin's head.
Besami lands a jab to the nose.
Popsin goes for a double leg but Besami avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Besami continues to drive forward.
Besami goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Popsin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roger Besami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popsin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Besami tries to avoid it but Popsin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Besami to the ground. Besami escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Besami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Besami fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popsin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Besami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Besami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Besami is trying to break the clinch but Popsin is controlling him.
Popsin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Besami wants to get back to striking at distance but Popsin won't allow it.
Besami has had enough of the clinch but Popsin keeps him there for the moment.
Besami is looking to break free of the clinch but Popsin has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Besami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Popsin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jimmy Popsin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Besami throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Besami is defended easily by Popsin.
Popsin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Besami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Popsin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popsin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Besami's efforts to push away.
Popsin tries to pull guard but Besami won't allow it.
Popsin breaks from the clinch.
Popsin shoots in but Besami avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Besami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Besami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popsin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Besami pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Besami misses with a body kick.
Popsin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Popsin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Besami manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popsin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Besami's head.
Besami is looking to stand back up but Popsin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Besami.
Popsin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popsin wants to pass to mount but Besami is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popsin controlling the action here.
Popsin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Besami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Besami is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popsin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Besami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popsin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Besami circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Popsin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Besami.
Popsin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Besami shoots in for a takedown but Popsin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Besami tries to clinch but Popsin moves out of range.
Popsin avoids the head kick by Besami.
Popsin avoids the head kick by Besami.
Popsin shoots in for a takedown but Besami shows good takedown defense.
Besami works Popsin's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Besami throws a sloppy head kick
and Popsin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jimmy Popsin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popsin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Popsin stops Besami from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Popsin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Popsin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Roger Besami!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Roger Besami!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Roger Besami!
Roger Besami wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Pretoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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132 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Pretoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretoka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Mouse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mouse punishes Pretoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Blind Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pretoka shoots in for a takedown but Mouse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouse catches Pretoka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mouse scores with the left hand. Pretoka knows he should have avoided that one.
Pretoka is rocked!
Mouse cracks Pretoka on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pretoka falls backwards against the cage. Mouse follows up with more strikes that drop Pretoka to his knees. Mouse keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pretoka! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blind Mouse!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iker Dedal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Widdow Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iker Dedal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Widdow Maker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dedal connects with a body shot.
Maker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dedal lands a slapping body shot.
Maker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dedal misses with a two punch combination.
Dedal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maker.
Maker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dedal.
Maker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dedal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maker has a takedown stuffed.
Maker blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Dedal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dedal throws a series of punches but Maker avoids them all with ease.
Maker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dedal lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Dedal does no damage.
Dedal throws a shot to the body.
Dedal is looking to wear down Maker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dedal works the jab nicely.
Maker is rocked!
Maker is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Dedal just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Maker has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iker Dedal!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harley Weewax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dubaku Makena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harley Weewax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dubaku Makena!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makena darts in looking for a takedown but Weewax gets double underhooks and turns Makena into the cage.
Makena is looking to clinch but Weewax is avoiding it.
Makena tries to clinch up but Weewax circles away and keeps his distance.
Makena wants to clinch but Weewax slips to the side
and Weewax decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makena's guard.
Makena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weewax controls the pace.
Makena is looking for a triangle but Weewax pushes his legs off easily.
Weewax controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weewax's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makena is trying to keep Weewax in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makena tries to clinch but Weewax moves out of range.
Makena shoots in for a takedown but Weewax shows good takedown defense.
Weewax shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weewax showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weewax with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weewax is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makena is refusing to be controlled, as Weewax sits in half guard.
Weewax controlling the action here.
Weewax landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weewax trying to control the action but Makena is working from the bottom.
Makena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weewax is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makena is staying active underneath Weewax, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Makena trying to control but Weewax postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weewax as he avoids it easily.
Harley Weewax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Makena.
Weewax closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makena did well to prevent Weewax getting side control.
Makena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weewax in particular looking to stall.
Makena trying to hold on to Weewax's head to control him but Weewax postures up.
Weewax with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Weewax is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makena has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makena actively working from the bottom here.
Weewax is taking a breather. Makena says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Weewax wants to control but Makena is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Makena enables Weewax to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Makena manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Weewax dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Weewax throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weewax is in Makena's guard.
Makena controls Weewax momentarily but Weewax frees himself.
Makena can't keep his opponent in guard - Weewax advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weewax is pressing down on Makena's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makena is holding on for now.
Weewax is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weewax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weewax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Weewax seems content to control.
Weewax throwing shots but Makena is blocking nicely.
Makena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weewax is working away from the top position though.
Makena might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weewax haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Weewax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makena is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Weewax is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Weewax.
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.
Makena trying to hold on to Weewax's head to control him but Weewax postures up.
Makena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weewax pulls his head out easily.
Weewax is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weewax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weewax controlling his opponent.
Makena tries to lock up and control but Weewax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weewax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makena tries to lock up and control but Weewax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Weewax lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Weewax controlling his opponent.
Weewax avoids the attempt from Makena to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weewax controlling from the full mount.
Weewax avoids the attempt from Makena to control.
Weewax working Makena over with strikes here.
Weewax is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Weewax with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Weewax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makena is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makena tries to lock up and control but Weewax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Weewax dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Makena shoots and misses
and Weewax holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Weewax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubaku Makena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makena fails to land the takedown.
Weewax drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Weewax looks up at the clock and then as Makena takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Weewax smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makena is trying to control Weewax's posture but Weewax avoids it.
Makena is looking to regain half guard here but Weewax keeps moving and retains side control.
Weewax working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weewax scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Makena to see if he's OK.
Makena struggling a bit here.
Makena takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Makena takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Makena is looking to reverse the position.
Makena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makena manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makena on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makena is trying to control but can't.
Harley Weewax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weewax content to control rather than advance.
Weewax is thwarting Makena's attempts to control the position.
Weewax with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makena is trying to maintain the position but Weewax is very close to passing his half guard.
Weewax lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Weewax tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makena knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weewax drops an elbow to the side of Makena's head.
Weewax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makena can do to turn this around?
Weewax drops an elbow to the side of Makena's head.
Weewax seems to be looking for submissions.
Weewax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makena keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weewax in particular looking to stall.
Makena wants to control the action here but instead Weewax manages to pass to full mount!
Harley Weewax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weewax avoids the attempt from Makena to control.
Weewax sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Weewax looking to finish Makena with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makena!
Makena wants to hold on but Weewax pushes him away.
Weewax working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Makena is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weewax looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weewax scoring with strikes but Makena is staying in there.
Dubaku Makena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makena swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Weewax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weewax 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 for Harley Weewax!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Harley Weewax!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Harley Weewax!
Harley Weewax wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Harley Weewax thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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