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HFC 197 Giveaway PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne-Fall Into Sleep. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Angel!
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, James Reid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angel circles away.
Reid shoots in for a double leg but Angel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Angel moves into range and clinches up with Reid.
Angel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reid regains guard.
Reid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Angel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angel throws a big right hand that misses.
Angel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Weed Nation. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angel connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Angel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Angel working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angel throwing strikes but missing.
Angel postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it.
Angel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Angel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angel's guard.
Reid looking to sit in guard and control but Angel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Angel landing with the ground and pound.
Angel is in close to Reid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reid looking to control.
Angel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Angel distracts Reid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Angel with a nice head shot there.
Angel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angel working some strikes from top position.
Reid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angel.
Angel throws a big right hand that misses.
Angel connects with a couple of short punches.
Angel postures up and lands a big shot to Reid's brow.
Angel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reid is rocked!
Angel loads up on a big left hand. Reid felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Angel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Reid can't hide his disappointment, as Angel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Angel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kirk Angel made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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138 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodriguez works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodriguez works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in Rape Academy inform me that Rodriguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Rodriguez working Magomedov over with strikes.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Magomedov's temple.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriguez with the ground and pound from mount.
Rodriguez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rodriguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedov?
Magomedov is rocked!
Rodriguez is landing with some decent strikes but Magomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez dominating with strikes here.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Magomedov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rodriguez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ligerito Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet comes into the arena with Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical blaring out of the sound system. Drone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by t.i and ludacris-wish you would. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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299 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hammet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammet scores with a nice strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hammet lands a high kick!
Hammet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammet throws a head kick but Drone moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammet.
Drone slips a jab and a cross from Hammet.
Drone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
And Drone tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammet misses with a straight left.
Drone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Drone moves out of range easily.
Drone tries to counter with a clinch but Hammet shakes him off and moves away.
Hammet throws a head kick but Drone moves out of range.
Drone with the counter takedown but Hammet avoids it easily.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Drone misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drone throws a counter combo.
Hammet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drone avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Drone unleashes a big counter combination but Hammet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammet misses with a right hand
and Drone counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hammet.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
Drone wants to counter the offense by Hammet and move into the clinch position.
Hammet feints and then cracks Drone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drone down.
Hammet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drone.
Drone avoids the head kick by Hammet.
A countering left hand to the body from Drone misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Drone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hammet lands a head shot.
Hammet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hammet scoring with punches and elbows.
Hammet 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.
Hammet lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drone down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hammet's best efforts.
Drone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drone wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment.
Hammet wanted to stand there but Drone had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet 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.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Drone moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Hammet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hammet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet misses with a double jab.
Hammet throws a lazy head kick
and Drone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Gordon Hammet is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet connects with a body shot that sends Drone's belly button to the back.
Hammet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammet sets himself, and Drone steps forward looking for the clinch! Hammet avoids it this time.
Hammet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammet.
Hammet misses with a leg kick.
Drone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drone slips a jab and a cross from Hammet.
A nice side step and Drone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Drone moves out of range easily.
Drone feints the counter takedown.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drone avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hammet.
Hammet digs a good body shot into Drone's ribs.
Drone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick
and Drone counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
A countering left hand to the body from Drone misses.
Hammet throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet lands a head kick!
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammet just misses with a punch to the body.
Drone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammet.
And Drone tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Hammet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drone slips a jab and a cross from Hammet.
Drone is looking for the big counter here.
Hammet lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drone can do to turn this around?
Hammet misses with a hook. Drone ducked under it nicely.
Drone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot by Hammet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hammet! Drone is backing up but he can't get away as Hammet lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Drone and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gordon Hammet!
A relieved looking Gordon Hammet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanerva has chosen Sultans of Swing as his entrance music. Martin Garcilazo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilkka Kanerva!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcilazo tries to clinch up but Kanerva circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcilazo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ilkka Kanerva has been cut.
Garcilazo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcilazo tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kanerva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcilazo.
Garcilazo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanerva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcilazo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcilazo misses the shot to the body.
Garcilazo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kanerva misses with an uppercut. Garcilazo saw that one coming.
Garcilazo looks to land a left hand but Kanerva moved out of range nicely.
Garcilazo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kanerva back to the cage. Garcilazo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanerva throws a solid leg kick but Garcilazo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanerva.
Kanerva blocks a jab.
Kanerva avoids the head kick by Garcilazo.
Garcilazo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanerva misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo throws a sloppy head kick and Kanerva moves out of range easily.
Kanerva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo takes a swing at Kanerva's ribcage but misses.
Kanerva throws a looping overhand right but Garcilazo ducks down to avoid it.
Garcilazo misses with a straight right.
Kanerva misses with a hook.
Kanerva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcilazo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanerva has time to react.
Kanerva is rocked!
That has opened up Ilkka Kanerva's cut even more.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Garcilazo has cracked Kanerva with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Garcilazo lands another huge swinging hook and Kanerva tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kanerva, before Garcilazo can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Garcilazo!
After winning the bout, Martin Garcilazo 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Olivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Olivero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakus misses with a takedown attempt
and Olivero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kj Barakus has been cut.
Olivero throws a nice head kick!
Olivero sizes up Barakus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barakus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barakus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olivero's guard.
Olivero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barakus is one step ahead there.
Barakus stands up over Olivero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barakus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olivero's head.
Barakus is in close to Olivero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olivero is keeping the position for now.
Barakus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olivero's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivero wants to get back to his feet but Barakus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barakus working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olivero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barakus drops back looking for a leg! Olivero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olivero manages to kick Barakus off! Barakus jumps back into Olivero's guard.
Olivero has momentary wrist control but Barakus slips an elbow through the middle.
Barakus stands and throws Olivero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Olivero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barakus has hold of Olivero's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Olivero tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Barakus cranks the arm and Olivero screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Olivero, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kj Barakus!
Kj Barakus opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
178 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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31
185 lbs
14 - 19 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Todd catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd misses with a body shot.
Durden fails with a takedown attempt.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Durden takes one on the button.
Durden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Todd swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd feints a jab promting Durden to slip. Todd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Durden wants to clinch.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden dives in for a single leg takedown but Todd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Durden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden slips a straight right by Todd.
Durden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Todd sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden attempts a counter takedown but Todd avoids it well and moves away.
Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durden.
Danga de danga de dang - Todd scores with a four punch combination!
Todd swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd lands a left and a right that send Durden crashing to the mat, dazed. Todd thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Durden is rocked!
Todd swinging wildly here.
Durden attempts a counter takedown but Todd avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Durden seems to have got his legs back now.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Durden counters with a shoot takedown. Todd fights it but they end up in guard.
Durden wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durden trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Durden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Todd can't keep his opponent in guard - Durden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Todd is holding on to half guard well.
Durden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Todd throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durden counters with a takedown into side control.
Todd tries to bench press Durden off him but Durden keeps the position.
Durden is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden working the ground and pound but Todd is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Todd, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Todd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Durden's guard! Nice work there by Todd!
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
Durden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Todd escapes and throws Durden's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Todd is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Durden wants to hold on but Todd pushes him away.
Durden is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden tries to lock up and control but Todd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Durden regains half guard.
Durden throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Todd decides to stand and escape the position.
Todd cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durden walks into a jab.
Comanche Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd drops Durden with a beautiful combination! Durden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Todd is looking for the KO!
Durden is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Todd's waist but Todd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durden off to one side.
Durden seems to have got his legs back now.
Durden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durden eats them both and turns towards Todd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Durden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Todd won't allow Durden to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd wants to control but Durden is keeping busy.
Durden is trying to control the action in half guard but Todd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden 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.
Todd is staying active underneath Durden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durden winds up and cracks Todd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Durden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Durden is very close to passing his half guard.
Durden trying to work for an americana but Todd has managed to regain full guard.
Durden trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd keeping full guard, as Durden tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Edward Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Todd tries to get set, Durden tries to push him back and clinch up but Todd manages to avoid the attempt.
Todd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Todd lands with a right hand.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Comanche Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Durden shoots in looking for a takedown but Todd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Durden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden feinted with a counter takedown.
Todd misses with a wild combination.
Durden attempts a counter takedown but Todd avoids it well and moves away.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Todd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Edward Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Comanche Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Todd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, V-Mask Clothing (10%), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jicker Larndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wang Chung enters the cage!
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30
237 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jicker Larndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Chung!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung misses the shot to the body.
Chung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chung throws an elbow but Larndorf slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chung is looking to take a break and control but Larndorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Larndorf gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larndorf wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chung.
Chung wants to control the pace but Larndorf is squirming around nicely.
Chung wants to take Larndorf's back but he can't do it this time.
Chung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position 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.
Chung scoring with strikes but Larndorf is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chung wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chung lands a heavy elbow.
Chung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chung working the ground and pound effectively.
Larndorf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Larndorf tries to get out of the position.
Chung controlling the position easily from mount.
Larndorf is trying to stand but he's just given Chung his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung has got one arm under Larndorf's chin. This could be trouble... Larndorf trying to control the other hand but Chung gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Larndorf has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wang Chung!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anwar Sadat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang comes to the cage accompanied by Diamond Eyes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
167 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ying Yang !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anwar Sadat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadat connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadat misses the target.
Yang throws a head kick but Sadat moves out of range.
Yang looks to land a combination but Sadat avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sadat! But no joy.
Jab from Yang .
Yang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sadat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yang is looking to reverse the position.
Sadat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadat tries to move to mount but Yang blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Yang 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sadat tries to move to mount but Yang blocks the move with his legs.
Sadat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sadat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yang has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Yang 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sadat's best efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sadat passes to full mount!
Sadat fails to take his opponent's back.
Sadat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sadat tries to control but Yang wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sadat looking to control but Yang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sadat avoids the attempt from Yang to control.
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.
Yang tries to control the position but Sadat now has his back.
Yang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadat's arms.
Sadat wants to control but Yang manages to buck him off and is now in Sadat's guard! Nice work there by Yang !
Yang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yang advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anwar Sadat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yang throws a low kick, looking for Sadat's leg but Sadat calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Yang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sadat doesn't seem phased though.
Yang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadat.
A shot to the liver by Sadat. Beautiful body shot.
Yang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadat.
Sadat looks to throw the jab but Yang is out of range.
Yang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Yang .
Sloppy strikes from Yang . Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Yang misses.
Sadat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadat throws a hook but Yang avoids it easily.
Yang throws a leg kick which misses Sadat's front leg but catches the back leg as Sadat tries to avoid it.
Yang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadat throws the left hand but Yang avoids the punch easily.
Ying Yang is winning the standup battle so far.
Yang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadat throws a jab when Yang was well out of range.
Yang moves out of range as Sadat strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sadat misses.
Sadat goes for a double leg but Yang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yang continues to drive forward.
Yang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadat scores with a punch to the head.
Sadat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yang in his tracks.
Sadat just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Yang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadat.
Yang throws a leg kick but Sadat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sadat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Yang .
Sadat shoots and misses
and Yang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yang slips a straight right by Sadat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadat checks a leg kick.
Sadat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadat lands a jab to the nose.
Sadat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yang lands with a straight right. Sadat didn't see that one coming.
Sadat ducks under a wild hook from Yang .
Sadat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yang .
Nice straight punches there by Sadat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sadat.
Yang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sadat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ying Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Sadat.
Yang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yang throwing a counter right hand but Sadat manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sadat.
The crowd cheers as Sadat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yang doesn't seem phased though.
Yang connects with a high kick.
Yang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sadat avoids the head kick by Yang .
Yang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat shoots in looking for a takedown but Yang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Yang misses the target.
Donk. Sadat catches Yang right on the button with a cross.
Anwar Sadat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sadat throws a looping overhand right but Yang ducks down to avoid it.
Sadat dives in for a single leg takedown but Yang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Yang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yang misses with a straight right.
Yang lands a nice shot that snaps Sadat's head back.
Sadat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadat misses with a hook. Yang ducked under it nicely.
Sadat misses with a left hand
and Yang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Sadat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yang doesn't seem phased though.
Yang lands a big head kick that sends Sadat tumbling to the mat! Yang takes a step backwards and waves Sadat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sadat is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sadat is still on wobbly legs! Can Yang finish him?
Sadat throws a hook but Yang blocks it.
Yang is looking for a counter combo.
Sadat seems to have recovered his senses.
Yang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadat shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadat misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Yang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yang feints a jab promting Sadat to slip. Yang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sadat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sadat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yang moves out of range as Sadat strikes.
Yang just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yang moves away.
Yang throws a sloppy head kick and Sadat moves out of range easily.
Yang lands a big head kick that sends Sadat tumbling to the mat! Yang takes a step backwards and waves Sadat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sadat looks for a takedown but Yang sprawls well.
Yang tries to bum rush Sadat with a series of wild strikes but Sadat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yang moves away from the strike by Sadat.
Yang scores with a body shot.
Yang throws a right hand that Sadat ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadat also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ying Yang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sadat takes a swing at Yang 's ribcage but misses.
Sadat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadat is not content to let Yang control the position.
Sadat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang working away.
Yang has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sadat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.
Yang trying to control from half guard but Sadat is working away.
Well, if Yang 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.
Sadat is trying to control but can't.
Yang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yang slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yang connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yang .
Sadat shoots in and drives through. Yang sprawls well.
Sadat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yang on his heels. He'll look to pass Yang 's guard now, I'm sure.
Sadat wants to pass the guard but Yang is keeping the position.
Yang working a defensive guard here.
Sadat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadat has managed to get both his arms back between Yang 's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadat tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
Yang wants to sweep here but Sadat controlling him for the moment.
Sadat looking to pass the guard.
Sadat postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadat manages to get himself to full guard.
Sadat pulls Yang in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ying Yang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yang 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ying Yang !
A relieved looking Ying Yang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad's entrance music is Not Falling by Mudvayne. A fine choice. Antonio Santana told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Santana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Santana's body.
Nice body kick there by Santana.
Santana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santana wants it to stay on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the body
and Santana counters by clinching up.
Santana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tree Knee Dad tightens his grip and picks Santana up, before dumping him to the ground. Santana manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santana is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Santana.
Santana throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Santana.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Tree Knee Dad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santana throws a solid leg kick but Tree Knee Dad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santana.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santana lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to wear down Santana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santana throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Santana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santana pushes Tree Knee Dad up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tree Knee Dad.
Santana prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santana scores a nice knee to the body.
Santana pushes off an throws an elbow but Tree Knee Dad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tree Knee Dad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santana is defending well.
Santana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad gets control of Santana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tree Knee Dad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tree Knee Dad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santana content to stall in guard here.
Tree Knee Dad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santana stands up and waves to Tree Knee Dad to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Santana. No joy for Tree Knee Dad on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Tree Knee Dad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Santana clinches.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but Santana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Santana fails to land.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santana missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santana.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Good work by Santana as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Santana - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santana with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Santana's body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Santana was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santana doesn't seem bothered though.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Tree Knee Dad stalling away here and it's allowed Santana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Santana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santana misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Santana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Santana tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Santana takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonio Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Santana's body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santana wants to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santana thows a body kick. Tree Knee Dad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tree Knee Dad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tree Knee Dad is working for takedown but Santana is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tree Knee Dad is defending well for now.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tree Knee Dad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Santana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana postures up.
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Antonio Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santana lands a slapping body shot.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad tries to counter with a takedown but Santana is quick to defend against it.
A solid body kick from Santana.
Santana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad motions for Santana to come forward. Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santana tries to counter with a clinch but Tree Knee Dad shakes him off and moves away.
Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Santana tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Santana connects with a right hand. Tree Knee Dad shakes it off.
Santana tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Santana counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Santana is predictable there
so Tree Knee Dad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two 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.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tree Knee Dad lunges at Santana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santana's hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Santana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tree Knee Dad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad gets a double leg takedown into Santana's guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow that misses. Santana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tree Knee Dad's guard. Nice move by Santana!
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santana wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santana manages to get himself to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Santana lands a high kick!
Santana takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santana, as that shot connected.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Santana.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tree Knee Dad thuds a left hand into Santana's body.
Santana looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Tree Knee Dad gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get an arm triangle but Santana is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana parries the strikes from Tree Knee Dad easily there. Tree Knee Dad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santana to escape.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Santana is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santana misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tree Knee Dad on the side of the head.
Santana stuffs the takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Santana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Santana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santana moves in looking to clinch but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off.
Santana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tree Knee Dad as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santana throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Santana throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santana.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santana.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Santana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tree Knee Dad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Antonio Santana in 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. This is the final round!
Santana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santana scores with a leg kick.
Santana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Santana.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana is looking to score with low kicks.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Santana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santana misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Santana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Santana's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Santana's head.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Antonio Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santana looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Santana's body.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tree Knee Dad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a left to the body.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santana tries to clinch up.
Santana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tree Knee Dad lunges at Santana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santana's hand.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santana doesn't seem phased though.
Santana throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana misses with a combination
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up with Santana, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Santana against the cage but Santana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santana pinned against the cage. Santana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the strikes from Santana.
Santana seems a little lost for a moment, as Tree Knee Dad dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tree Knee Dad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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