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FF XXXI: Abrantes v Amdahl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Czarek Rozpierdalek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carly Sarmiento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarmiento is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bodies. Czarek Rozpierdalek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carly Sarmiento's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Czarek Rozpierdalek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carly Sarmiento!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarmiento scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sarmiento tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rozpierdalek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarmiento somewhat.
Rozpierdalek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sarmiento wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarmiento is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sarmiento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sarmiento or perhaps it was just good defense by Rozpierdalek, which made it look bad.
Sarmiento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Sarmiento.
Sarmiento works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sarmiento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarmiento misses with a body shot.
Rozpierdalek is looking for a counter combo.
Sarmiento rushes Rozpierdalek and presses him up against the cage.
Sarmiento breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarmiento holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sarmiento scores with a shot to the side of Rozpierdalek's head.
Sarmiento tries to score a body lock takedown but Rozpierdalek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Czarek Rozpierdalek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carly Sarmiento.
Sarmiento doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarmiento is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Sarmiento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Sarmiento.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Rozpierdalek could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Sarmiento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento moves into range and clinches up with Rozpierdalek.
Sarmiento lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarmiento misses with a punch to the body.
Rozpierdalek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Czarek Rozpierdalek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarmiento throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rozpierdalek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sarmiento jabs Rozpierdalek right on the nose. Rozpierdalek blinks but takes it well.
Sarmiento throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rozpierdalek counters with a one-two to the body.
Rozpierdalek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rozpierdalek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sarmiento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rozpierdalek is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento darts in and clinches Rozpierdalek up against the cage.
Sarmiento's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarmiento lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarmiento lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarmiento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarmiento throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Rozpierdalek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarmiento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozpierdalek at a distance.
Sarmiento darts in looking for a takedown but Rozpierdalek gets double underhooks and turns Sarmiento into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carly Sarmiento dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarmiento tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rozpierdalek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarmiento dives in and grabs Rozpierdalek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rozpierdalek pushes down on Sarmiento's head and hops out.
Rozpierdalek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rozpierdalek tries to move into range but Sarmiento moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carly Sarmiento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarmiento sizes up Rozpierdalek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarmiento misses with a takedown attempt - Rozpierdalek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rozpierdalek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sarmiento manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozpierdalek keeps the fight on the outside.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Sarmiento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rozpierdalek sprawls well. Rozpierdalek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sarmiento gets slowly back to his feet.
Czarek Rozpierdalek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carly Sarmiento.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarmiento is defended easily by Rozpierdalek.
Rozpierdalek tries to keep at a distance but Sarmiento has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
Rozpierdalek is pressed up against the cage. Sarmiento has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rozpierdalek down to the mat. Rozpierdalek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sarmiento tries for a takedown but Rozpierdalek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rozpierdalek is looking for a counter combo.
Sarmiento misses with a takedown attempt - Rozpierdalek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rozpierdalek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sarmiento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sarmiento misses with a body shot.
Rozpierdalek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Sarmiento, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sarmiento doesn't manage to clinch there - Rozpierdalek circles away.
Sarmiento scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rozpierdalek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarmiento. Rozpierdalek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarmiento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rozpierdalek rather than just go for the knockout.
Sarmiento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rozpierdalek circles away.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Rozpierdalek as Sarmiento shoots in.
Rozpierdalek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sarmiento feints a jab promting Rozpierdalek to slip. Sarmiento then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rozpierdalek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sarmiento has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sarmiento breaks from the clinch.
Sarmiento swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Sarmiento has Rozpierdalek up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarmiento holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarmiento.
Sarmiento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarmiento throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Rozpierdalek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sarmiento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rozpierdalek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarmiento throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rozpierdalek.
Rozpierdalek is looking for a counter combo.
Sarmiento cracks Rozpierdalek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozpierdalek moves forwards but Sarmiento connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarmiento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozpierdalek at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carly Sarmiento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sarmiento misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Sarmiento clinches up with Rozpierdalek and pushes him back against the cage.
Rozpierdalek breaks the clinch.
A combination from Sarmiento does no damage.
Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combination but Sarmiento scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sarmiento darts in and clinches Rozpierdalek up against the cage.
Sarmiento breaks from the clinch.
Sarmiento swings for the body but Rozpierdalek moves out of range.
Sarmiento misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sarmiento misses.
Rozpierdalek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rozpierdalek gets tackled into the cage by Sarmiento. Sarmiento maintains the clinch.
Sarmiento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarmiento throws out a loose jab but Rozpierdalek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarmiento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rozpierdalek circles away.
Rozpierdalek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rozpierdalek swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarmiento.
Sarmiento throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rozpierdalek counters with a left and a right that stings Sarmiento.
Sarmiento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Sarmiento is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sarmiento is looking to clinch but Rozpierdalek is avoiding it.
Rozpierdalek is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Sarmiento. Those never looked like landing.
Rozpierdalek appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarmiento. Rozpierdalek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combination but Sarmiento scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rozpierdalek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarmiento.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento is looking to clinch but Rozpierdalek is avoiding it.
Rozpierdalek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sarmiento darts in looking for a takedown but Rozpierdalek gets double underhooks and turns Sarmiento into the cage.
Czarek Rozpierdalek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carly Sarmiento.
Sarmiento is looking to clinch.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Sarmiento lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarmiento misses with a looping left.
Rozpierdalek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sarmiento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarmiento lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rozpierdalek circles away quickly and effectively.
Rozpierdalek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sarmiento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rozpierdalek is looking for a counter combo.
Sarmiento has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarmiento as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rozpierdalek. No joy for Sarmiento on that attempt.
Sarmiento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sarmiento shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rozpierdalek eats them both and turns towards Sarmiento to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sarmiento moves in looking to clinch but Rozpierdalek pushes him off.
Czarek Rozpierdalek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarmiento tries to clinch but Rozpierdalek moves out of range.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Sarmiento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozpierdalek was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarmiento.
Rozpierdalek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Sarmiento does no damage.
Sarmiento throws an overhand right that lands on Rozpierdalek's shoulder, as Rozpierdalek tries to avoid the shot.
As Sarmiento looks to move away, Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combo bu Sarmiento just gets out of the way.
Carly Sarmiento is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Sarmiento misses.
Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combination but Sarmiento scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rozpierdalek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarmiento.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarmiento digs a good body shot into Rozpierdalek's ribs.
Sarmiento looks to land a left hand but Rozpierdalek moved out of range nicely.
Sarmiento doesn't manage to clinch there - Rozpierdalek circles away.
Sarmiento misses with a wild body shot.
Rozpierdalek throws a big counter combination but Sarmiento scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarmiento.
Sarmiento fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rozpierdalek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarmiento takes the fight into the clinch.
Sarmiento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carly Sarmiento comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sarmiento has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carly Sarmiento!
Post fight, Carly Sarmiento took to the microphone: 'thank God for the sweet taste of winning!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen Dubliners - Fields of Athenry as his entrance music. Henri Lafitte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly stalks Lafitte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lafitte's face. Lafitte staggers backwards, shaken.
Reilly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lafitte is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lafitte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafitte manages to avoid it.
Reilly tries to bum rush Lafitte with a series of wild strikes but Lafitte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Lafitte coming out on top.
Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafitte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafitte lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Lafitte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafitte is just out of range.
Lafitte is looking to counter the offense by Reilly and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing.
Reilly scores with a jab. Lafitte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lafitte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lafitte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reilly clobbers Lafitte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafitte throws out the jab.
Lafitte throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Lafitte's shoulder, as Lafitte tries to avoid the shot.
Lafitte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Lafitte avoids nicely.
Reilly misses with a hook. Lafitte ducked under it nicely.
Lafitte ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a body shot.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafitte counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly jabs at Lafitte's body.
Reilly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lafitte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lafitte ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly drops Lafitte with a beautiful combination! Lafitte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reilly is looking for the KO!
Lafitte is rocked!
It looks like Henri Lafitte has been cut.
Reilly misses with a hook
and Lafitte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Lafitte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lafitte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Lafitte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lafitte with a hook.
Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reilly works the jab nicely.
Oh Lafitte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly cracks Lafitte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reilly checks a leg kick.
Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Lafitte tumbling to the canvas! Reilly pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Lafitte was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabed Azbuhlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabed Azbuhlev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Birch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azbuhlev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Sabed Azbuhlev has been cut.
Birch scores with a shot to the body.
Azbuhlev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Birch clobbers Azbuhlev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azbuhlev moves into range and clinches up with Birch.
Birch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Birch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azbuhlev lands an uppercut.
Azbuhlev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Birch wants to get back to striking at distance but Azbuhlev won't allow it.
Azbuhlev being controlled against the cage.
Azbuhlev lands a hook that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
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!
Azbuhlev just leaning against Birch, taking a breather.
Azbuhlev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Birch up against the cage.
Azbuhlev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Azbuhlev.
Birch is working Azbuhlev over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Azbuhlev.
Birch blocks a body shot from Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azbuhlev misses with some punches.
Azbuhlev pushes off an throws an elbow but Birch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Birch slows down the pace here.
Birch struggles to land a body shot inside as Azbuhlev controls his hands.
Azbuhlev tries to throw a body punch but Birch avoids it by throwing Azbuhlev back against the cage.
Azbuhlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azbuhlev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Birch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Birch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
Birch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Birch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Birch misses with a hook.
Birch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Birch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Birch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azbuhlev.
Birch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azbuhlev's hands.
Birch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev closes the distance and clinches.
Birch jumps guard but Azbuhlev stands there with Birch around his waist. Birch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Azbuhlev.
Birch effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birch avoiding damage as Azbuhlev throws knees to the body.
Azbuhlev lands with a light punch inside.
Azbuhlev has Birch pushed against the cage.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Birch.
Azbuhlev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Azbuhlev fails to land.
Azbuhlev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Birch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Azbuhlev is keeping busy.
Azbuhlev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azbuhlev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birchs head.
Azbuhlev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birch tries a body shot but Azbuhlev blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Azbuhlev.
The referee is keeping an eye on Birch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Azbuhlev lands an elbow inside.
Birch looking to slow down the pace here.
Birch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Azbuhlev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Azbuhlev tries to work over Birch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birch as Azbuhlev tries to tie him up.
Birch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Azbuhlev has him pressed against the cage.
Birch misses with a punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Azbuhlev pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sabed Azbuhlev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabed Azbuhlev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Azbuhlev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birch.
Azbuhlev doesn't manage to clinch there - Birch circles away.
Azbuhlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azbuhlev shoots for a takedown but Birch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Birch throws a series of strikes that have Azbuhlev backpedaling.
Julius Birch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azbuhlev shoots in for a takedown but Birch shows good takedown defense.
Julius Birch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Birch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azbuhlev somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Birch misses the target.
Birch misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch misses the shot to the body.
Birch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azbuhlev gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birch is refusing to be controlled, as Azbuhlev sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azbuhlev avoids the attempt from Birch to control.
Azbuhlev working for a guillotine from mount but Birch is in no mood to give up.
Birch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azbuhlev looking to finish Birch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Birch!
Birch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Azbuhlev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev clinches up with Birch and pushes him back against the cage.
Birch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Birch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Birch.
Birch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birch as Azbuhlev tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Azbuhlev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Birch's brow.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birch.
Birch pulls guard effortlessly.
Birch managing to control the position.
Birch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azbuhlev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev pushing down on Birch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Birch wants to improve his position but Azbuhlev is controlling well.
Birch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birch.
Birch keeping moving, preventing Azbuhlev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azbuhlev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azbuhlev has managed to get both his arms back between Birch's legs - danger averted.
Birch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birch keeping moving, preventing Azbuhlev from controlling successfully.
Azbuhlev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Birch misses with a double jab.
Azbuhlev shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Birch misses the target.
Birch misses with a double jab.
Azbuhlev gets a clinch.
Birch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Birch slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Birch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabed Azbuhlev's cut.
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!
Birch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Birch backs off Azbuhlev throws a huge counter combo but Birch manages to avoid it all.
Azbuhlev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birch.
Birch misses with a few strikes there.
Birch looks to throw the jab but Azbuhlev is out of range.
A nice side step and Azbuhlev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Azbuhlev clinches up with Birch and pushes him back against the cage.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Azbuhlev has him pressed against the cage.
Azbuhlev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birch blocks an uppercut.
Birch lands a body punch.
Azbuhlev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Birch scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch letting Azbuhlev take a breather here.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Birch.
Birch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Birch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azbuhlev gets through Birch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azbuhlev.
Birch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azbuhlev gets through Birch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azbuhlev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azbuhlev tries to land knees in the clinch but Birch avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birch.
Azbuhlev looking to stall.
Azbuhlev throws an elbow that misses.
Birch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azbuhlev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azbuhlev stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev lands a hook that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Birch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Birch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Birch.
Birch is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azbuhlev.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Birch taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev swings wildly with an uppercut but Birch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azbuhlev controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Birch.
Azbuhlev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Azbuhlev lands with a short shot to the head.
Azbuhlev struggles to land a body shot inside as Birch controls his hands.
Birch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azbuhlev misses with a body punch.
Azbuhlev slows down the pace here.
Azbuhlev swings wildly with an uppercut but Birch uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azbuhlev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Azbuhlev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birch successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birch keeping moving, preventing Azbuhlev from controlling successfully.
Birch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Azbuhlev gets to his feet. Birch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Azbuhlev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Birch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Birch trying to keep a closed guard but Azbuhlev is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabed Azbuhlev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azbuhlev 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabed Azbuhlev!
Sabed Azbuhlev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ram Man Rijal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen The Devil You Know as his entrance music. John Swanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ram Man Rijal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson instigates a clinch.
Rijal has clasped his hands together around Swanson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rijal prevents Swanson from escaping the position.
Swanson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Swanson is not content to let Rijal control the position.
Rijal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rijal wants to take a breather but Swanson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rijal.
Rijal wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijal trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson pushes Rijal off and scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Rijal.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rijal.
Swanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rijal sprawls well initially but Swanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rijal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swanson is working away from the top position though.
Swanson trying to mount his opponent but Rijal defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swanson in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rijal looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rijal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
Rijal is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rijal trying to hold on to Swanson's head to control him but Swanson postures up.
Rijal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rijal is trying to control but can't.
Swanson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rijal tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rijal wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swanson trying to control the action but Rijal is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rijal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Rijal 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.
Swanson working some strikes from top position.
Rijal has momentary wrist control but Swanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rijal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rijal looking to control.
Swanson with a nice head shot there.
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson is working Rijal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Swanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swanson clobbers Rijal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swanson.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson lands a few punches from side control.
Rijal can't do much from the bottom here.
Swanson trying to control the position but Rijal is working away.
Swanson scoring with punches and elbows.
Swanson scoring with punches and elbows.
Rijal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rijal can't do much from the bottom here.
Rijal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Swanson's best efforts.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
Rijal is rocked!
Swanson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rijal quite badly. Rijal pulls Swanson in close trying to recover. Swanson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rijal on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rijal doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Swanson!
In his post fight interview, John Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darell John St Praux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado's entrance music is Lorde - Team . A fine choice. St Praux has chosen Feelin' Myself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Panado!
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, Darell John St Praux!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Praux looks to land a body kick but Panado moved away.
Panado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Praux is fending him off so far but Panado persists. Nope, St Praux circles away and we're back to standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St Praux 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.
St Praux misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Panado does no damage.
Panado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Praux's waist but St Praux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panado off to one side.
St Praux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St Praux loads up on a big right hand but Panado slips the punch.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown. St Praux tries to sprawl out of it but Panado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Praux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from St Praux as Panado shoots in.
Panado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Praux.
St Praux throws a lazy head kick
and Panado counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Praux throws a shot from downtown. Panado moves away and avoids it.
St Praux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Praux but St Praux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Praux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Praux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Panado drags the fight down to the ground.
Panado looking for a sweep. Not yet Panado, not yet.
St Praux scoring with some ground and pound.
St Praux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panado keeping moving, preventing St Praux from controlling successfully.
St Praux won't allow Panado to sweep him here.
St Praux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panado looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Praux is one step ahead there.
Panado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Panado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Panado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Praux looking for submissions off his back.
Panado wants to pass the guard but St Praux is defending well.
Panado is working hard here to advance position.
Panado moves nicely into side control.
St Praux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Panado is thwarting St Praux's attempts to control the position.
Panado is looking for a kimura here.
St Praux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Praux is looking for a sweep. Panado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St Praux is looking to control Panado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Praux avoid being mounted?
Panado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Praux moves into full guard.
St Praux can't keep his opponent in guard - Panado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panado passes to full mount!
St Praux is trying desperately to improve position.
Panado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
St Praux wants to hold on but Panado pushes him away.
Panado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force St Praux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so St Praux shrugs it off.
Panado wants to finish this one by submission but St Praux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Panado.
St Praux wants to hold on but Panado pushes him away.
St Praux is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panado has control of St Praux's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and St Praux regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Panado looking for a guillotine from mount but St Praux is having none of it.
Panado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but St Praux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St Praux manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Panado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Praux tries to work over Panado's front leg with a kick but Panado checks it.
Panado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panado tries for a takedown but St Praux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Praux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
St Praux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Praux.
Panado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panado dives in and grabs St Praux's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Praux pushes down on Panado's head and hops out.
St Praux tries to score with a low kick but Panado moves his leg out of the way.
St Praux misses with a series of wild punches.
St Praux throws out a loose jab but Panado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panado is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Praux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Praux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Praux misses with a low kick.
Panado walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado shoots in and gets a takedown into St Praux's guard.
St Praux uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ernesto Panado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Panado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Praux!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but St Praux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
St Praux stops Panado from passing to mount.
St Praux is looking for a sweep.
St Praux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Panado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panado advances to full mount.
Panado working for a guillotine from mount but St Praux is in no mood to give up.
St Praux is looking to improve his position but Panado isn't that keen on the idea.
Panado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but St Praux is surviving well by controlling Panado's body position as best he can.
Panado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. St Praux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado avoids the attempt from St Praux to control.
St Praux working to try and regain half guard.
St Praux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Panado.
St Praux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Panado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Praux defends it easily.
St Praux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panado's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panado has momentary wrist control but St Praux slips an elbow through the middle.
St Praux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panado looking for a triangle here. St Praux is fighting it but it looks tight! Panado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, St Praux is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ernesto Panado!
A victorious Ernesto Panado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Darell John St Praux had this to say: 'i will get back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Broflowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalo Arango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Broflowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalo Arango!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arango blocks a jab.
Broflowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arango takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Lalo Arango has been cut.
Broflowski lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Broflowski misses the target.
Broflowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Broflowski. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Broflowski.
Arango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broflowski.
Broflowski misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Broflowski.
Broflowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Broflowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broflowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Broflowski lands a jab.
Broflowski throws out a loose jab but Arango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broflowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Broflowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arango.
Arango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arango dodges the punch combination from Broflowski.
Arango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Broflowski jabs Arango right on the nose. Arango blinks but takes it well.
Broflowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bryan Broflowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broflowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Broflowski.
Arango walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Broflowski. That snapped Arango's head back.
Arango is rocked!
Broflowski catches Arango with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arango is still on wobbly legs! Can Broflowski finish him?
A jab from Broflowski misses.
Arango throws out a counter right but Broflowski avoids it with no problem.
Arango seems to have recovered his senses.
A left lands for Broflowski.
Broflowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arango has time to react.
Arango's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Broflowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arango scrambles back to his feet.
Arango ducks under a wild hook from Broflowski.
Broflowski connects with a right hand. Arango shakes it off.
Arango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broflowski.
Despite the aggression on Arango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Broflowski connects with a body shot that sends Arango's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broflowski misses with a double jab.
Broflowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arango takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Broflowski misses with a hook. Arango ducked under it nicely.
Broflowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Broflowski misses with a two punch combination.
Arango lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Broflowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arango on the side of the head.
Broflowski lands with a straight right. Arango didn't see that one coming.
Arango takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arango has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arango wants to clinch
and Broflowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broflowski swings for the body but Arango moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Broflowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Broflowski misses.
Arango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Broflowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arangos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arango staying out of range there.
And Arango tries to counter it with a takedown but Broflowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Broflowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Broflowski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Arango sprawling to the canvas! Arango rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Broflowski finish him?!
Broflowski drops Arango with a huge uppercut! Arango drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Broflowski is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Broflowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Schwartz (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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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare misses with the combination.
And Schwartz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hare looks to land a body kick but Schwartz moved away.
Hare throws a head kick that misses.
Hare misses with the combination.
Hare scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Schwartz finds it's way through Hare's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Schwartz as he checks the leg kick.
As Hare backs off Schwartz throws a huge counter combo but Hare manages to avoid it all.
Hare digs a good hook to Schwartz's body.
Schwartz avoids the head kick by Hare.
We've been told by Hare's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwartz misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare misses with a leg kick
and Schwartz counters with a shoot takedown. Hare fights it but they end up in guard.
Hare manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peter Hare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hare throws a leg kick
and Schwartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwartz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schwartz has his takedown stuffed
and Hare counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwartz misses with a straight right.
Hare appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peter Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwartz misses with a straight left.
Hare misses with a body kick.
Schwartz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Schwartz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare takes one to the side of the head.
Hare lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Hare.
Hare goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schwartz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hare misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Schwartz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schwartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwartz misses with a wild body shot.
Hare feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hare moves out of range of the strikes.
Hare moves out of range as Schwartz throws a body kick.
Hare tries to bum rush Schwartz with a series of wild strikes but Schwartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwartz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hare misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schwartz walks into a left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hare.
Hare keeps the fight on the outside.
Hare throws a jab when Schwartz was well out of range.
Hare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwartz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hare digs a good body shot into Schwartz's ribs.
A jab from Schwartz misses.
Some wild striking there from Hare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwartz gets a takedown into half guard.
Hare won't allow Schwartz to pass to mount.
Schwartz prevents Hare from standing back up.
Schwartz is keen to just control but Hare is a slippery customer.
Schwartz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hare defending well though.
Schwartz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schwartz trying to pass the guard but Hare defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Hare dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hare wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hare lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Hare finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hare.
We've been informed that Schwartz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hare throws a head kick that misses.
Schwartz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hare throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hare is looking to wear down Schwartz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare lands a big head kick that sends Schwartz tumbling to the mat! Hare takes a step backwards and waves Schwartz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwartz can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hare throws a head kick but Schwartz moves out of range.
Schwartz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
Hare lands a big head kick that sends Schwartz to the canvas! Hare follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Hare!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jun Fan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scotland The Brave. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Jun Fan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun Fan forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jun Fan goes for a takedown attempt but Romero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Jun Fan.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Jun Fan off balance momentarily.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jun Fan moves away.
Jun Fan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jun Fan was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Jun Fan throws out a powerful jab.
Romero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Jun Fan.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun Fan throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Jun Fan scores with a shot to the body.
Jun Fan takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Romero lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jun Fan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Jun Fan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jun Fan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jun Fan checks a low kick from Romero.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jun Fan.
Nice defenses there by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jun Fan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jun Fan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jun Fan looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Jun Fan swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Jun Fan lands with a right hand.
Romero lands a nice shot that snaps Jun Fan's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Jun Fan lands.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun Fan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jun Fan forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
Jun Fan can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jun Fan.
Jun Fan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jun Fan.
Jun Fan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Romero tries a low kick but Jun Fan avoids it.
Romero lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jun Fan misses the jab.
Jun Fan slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Romero avoids the head kick by Jun Fan.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Jun Fan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Jun Fan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jun Fan misses with a knee to the head.
Jun Fan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jun Fan with a knee to the head.
Romero lands a left hand.
Jun Fan missing with knees to the body.
Jun Fan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Jun Fan.
Jun Fan trying to land knees to the body.
Jun Fan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jun Fan's calf.
Jun Fan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun Fan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero walks into a jab.
Jun Fan throws a big shot that misses.
Romero throws a leg kick but Jun Fan checks it.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Jun Fan's leg but Jun Fan calmly moves out of range.
Romero blocks the body kick.
And Romero responds with a good body kick, but Jun Fan manages to step out the way in time.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jun Fan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Jun Fan's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jun Fan.
Romero drops his hands momentarily and Jun Fan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Jun Fan dominated that round.
That's time! Jun Fan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jun Fan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Romero misses.
Jun Fan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Jun Fan misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Jun Fan's leg but Jun Fan calmly moves out of range.
Jun Fan missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero misses with the combination.
Jun Fan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jun Fan throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee Jun Fan is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jun Fan with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero looks to land a body kick but Jun Fan moved away.
A quick step to the side and Jun Fan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jun Fan looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jun Fan counters by moving into the clinch.
Jun Fan misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun Fan misses with a punch to the body.
Jun Fan crunches a lovely knee into Romero's ribcage.
Jun Fan tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Jun Fan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun Fan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun Fan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Jun Fan.
Jun Fan trying to land knees to the body.
Jun Fan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Jun Fan.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jun Fan lands a knee to the head.
Jun Fan blocks a body shot from Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Jun Fan.
Jun Fan blocking some punches.
Jun Fan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun Fan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jun Fan blocking some punches.
Jun Fan with a knee to the head.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Jun Fan avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jun Fan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jun Fan.
Jun Fan misses with a knee strike.
Jun Fan lands a knee to the body.
Romero tries to work over Jun Fan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee Jun Fan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jun Fan backwards.
Jun Fan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun Fan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jun Fan lands with a light punch inside.
Jun Fan missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun Fan looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Jun Fan controls his hands.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jun Fan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Jun Fan lands a shoulder strike.
Romero wants to break free but Jun Fan has control.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Jun Fan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jun Fan misses with a knee to the head.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jun Fan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jun Fan with a knee to the head.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Jun Fan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jun Fan throws a head punch that misses.
Jun Fan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jun Fan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jun Fan's elbow.
Jun Fan tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Jun Fan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero wants to break free but Jun Fan has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Jun Fan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jun Fan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
A nice combination there by Romero.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jun Fan has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Jun Fan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Jun Fan missing with knees to the body.
Jun Fan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jun Fan.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romero lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun Fan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Jun Fan.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Jun Fan controls the action.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Jun Fan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun Fan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Romero breaks the clinch.
Jun Fan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Jun Fan.
Romero misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jun Fan.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Jun Fan's defenses.
Romero blocks a head kick by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan misses with a hook.
Jun Fan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee Jun Fan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun Fan slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jun Fan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jun Fan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero catches Jun Fan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero avoids the body shot from Jun Fan.
Romero throws a head kick but Jun Fan moves out of range.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Jun Fan checks a leg kick.
Jun Fan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Jun Fan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jun Fan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun Fan throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Jun Fan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jun Fan was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Jun Fan lands a jab to the nose.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jun Fan checks it well.
Jun Fan tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Jun Fan scores with a spinning back kick!
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Jun Fan slips the punch.
Jun Fan connects with a high kick.
Jun Fan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Jun Fan.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun Fan throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Jun Fan lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Jun Fan misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero misses with a body punch
and Jun Fan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jun Fan lands a slapping body shot.
Jun Fan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jun Fan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Jun Fan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero cracks Jun Fan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jun Fan scores with a push kick.
Romero misses with a hook. Jun Fan ducked under it nicely.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Romero lands with a hook. Jun Fan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Jun Fan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jun Fan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Jun Fan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tacito Abrantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fafnir Amdahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrantes comes to the cage accompanied by Compay Segundo - Guantanamera. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fafnir Amdahl was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tacito Abrantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fafnir Amdahl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amdahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abrantes.
Amdahl drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abrantes is looking to stand back up but Amdahl counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Abrantes.
Abrantes wants to improve his position but Amdahl is controlling well.
Amdahl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amdahl maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Abrantes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Amdahl has cracked it and Abrantes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Amdahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fafnir Amdahl!
Fafnir Amdahl made sure to mention his sponsor, FJCP Healthy Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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