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SPF 34 - Graveyard Shift PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers has chosen rocky its a fight as his entrance music. Marshall Mathers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis blocks a head kick by Mathers.
Mathers lands a nice looking body kick.
Mathers misses with a few strikes there.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mathers is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Mathers counters with an inside leg kick.
Davis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Mathers feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Matthew Davis has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Mathers and Davis falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mathers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marshall Mathers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Petruzalek (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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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Petruzalek!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ranzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Justin Petruzalek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petruzalek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petruzalek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Petruzalek connects with a nice short shot to Ranzi's temple.
Ranzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petruzalek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ranzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petruzalek.
Petruzalek 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.
Petruzalek 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.
Ranzi actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back.
Petruzalek wants to pass to mount but Ranzi is defending the position.
Ranzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petruzalek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petruzalek's back!
I really don't envy Petruzalek right now.
Petruzalek turns into Ranzi and is now in his guard.
Petruzalek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petruzalek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petruzalek landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petruzalek is looking to work some ground and pound but Ranzi has wrist control.
Petruzalek works over Ranzi with some ground and pound from guard.
Ranzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ranzi looking for a guillotine here but Petruzalek defends easily.
Petruzalek throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petruzalek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranzi is keeping the position for now.
Ranzi working for a triangle but Petruzalek defends it easily.
Petruzalek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petruzalek has managed to get both his arms back between Ranzi's legs - danger averted.
Ranzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ranzi is breathing heavily.
Petruzalek passes Ranzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petruzalek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ranzi actively working from the bottom here.
Petruzalek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petruzalek.
Petruzalek throwing shots but Ranzi is blocking nicely.
Petruzalek is working for a submission of some sort.
Ranzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Petruzalek there.
Ranzi actively working from the bottom here.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back.
Petruzalek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ranzi is just riding it out for now. Petruzalek eventually gives up the hold.
Ranzi wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Petruzalek in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ranzi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petruzalek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Petruzalek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francisco Juarez!
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, Jack Strong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong dives in and grabs Juarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juarez pushes down on Strong's head and hops out.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juarez swivels and escapes.
Francisco Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Juarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Strong tries to control but Juarez wriggling away.
Juarez is trying to stand.
Strong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Juarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Strong working for a submission but Juarez is keeping him at bay.
Strong cracks Juarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Juarez is bucking up trying to escape but Strong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Strong lands a big elbow.
Juarez is in a horrible position here. Strong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Strong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez really wants to buck Strong off and get back to his feet.
Strong landing strikes from the mount.
Juarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Juarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Strong.
Strong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Juarez's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong breaks from Juarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Juarez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Juarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strong on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Strong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Strong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Juarez?
Strong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Strong looking to ground and pound but Juarez is blocking nicely.
Juarez taking shots to the head.
Juarez is in a horrible position here. Strong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juarez is bucking up trying to escape but Strong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Strong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Juarez suckers Strong into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Juarez is now in Strong's guard!
Strong is pulling down on Juarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Juarez, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Strong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Juarez looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Strong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juarez to the mat! Juarez manages to get full guard.
Juarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Juarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong stays in close to Juarez's body and controls the position.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong works over Juarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Juarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Juarez wants to stand up but Strong is controlling him.
Juarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Juarez misses with a wild combination.
Juarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt - Juarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strong showed some decent athleticism there.
Strong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Juarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong is looking to take a break and control but Juarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juarez defending well though.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Juarez's head.
Well, if Strong 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.
Strong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Strong shoots in for a takedown but Juarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but Juarez sprawls well. He's pushed Strong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Jack Strong has been cut.
Juarez throws a head kick that misses.
Francisco Juarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Juarez which made him look bad.
Francisco Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Strong moves into the clinch.
Juarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Juarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Juarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strong lands in his opponent's guard.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong thows a big elbow that misses.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Juarez's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strong throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juarez gets caught flat footed, as Strong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Juarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juarez tries to get out of the position.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Juarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Juarez, up you get!
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juarez throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Francisco Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juarez misses with a low kick.
Juarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juarez throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juarez did well to prevent Strong getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Strong is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now.
Juarez is trying to stand.
Strong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strong throwing shots but Juarez is blocking nicely.
Strong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jack Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong 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 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raylen Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Pivovar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by GangstaGrass - Long Hard Times To Come. Raylen Givens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Pivovar's chin.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raylen Givens!
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, Igor Pivovar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pivovar.
Givens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Givens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Givens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Givens stopping the sweep attempt from Pivovar.
Givens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Givens wants to pass the guard but Pivovar is keeping the position.
Givens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Givens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pivovar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pivovar has escaped and now he's on top!
Pivovar wants to pass the guard but Givens is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens is looking for a triangle but Pivovar pushes his legs off easily.
Givens is breathing heavily.
Pivovar wants to control from the top but Givens keeps moving.
Pivovar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pivovar tries to stand but Givens is controlling from the bottom.
Pivovar landing with the ground and pound.
Givens 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.
Givens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pivovar has his hands clasped together but Givens extends an breaks Pivovar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Givens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raylen Givens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alex Coburn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Coburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Coburn. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Coburn cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Coburn connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Coburn.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coburn as he avoids it easily.
Coburn lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coburn 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 Volkov tumbling to the canvas! Coburn pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Volkov was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Coburn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Tomlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Tomlinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
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, Adrian Tomlinson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomlinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Tomlinson sneaks back into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Tomlinson is working from the bottom.
Jones stops Tomlinson from getting back to his feet.
Tomlinson won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Tomlinson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tomlinson defends it well.
Jones passes to full mount!
Tomlinson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Tomlinson is having none of it.
Tomlinson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlinson wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tomlinson is working to get back to half guard.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tomlinson is trying to stand but he's just given Jones his back.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tomlinson is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Tomlinson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
Tomlinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tomlinson just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Tomlinson manages to turn into his guard.
Tomlinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomlinson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomlinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomlinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tomlinson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones postures up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tomlinson keeps moving.
Tomlinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomlinson wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Tomlinson wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones passes into half guard.
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.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Tomlinson is defending well.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tomlinson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomlinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones takes Tomlinson's back.
Jones working for a choke but Tomlinson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones 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.
Tomlinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomlinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Tomlinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomlinson throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Tomlinson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomlinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Tomlinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Tomlinson as Jones shoots in.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomlinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomlinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Tomlinson misses the shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tomlinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tomlinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Tomlinson.
Tomlinson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomlinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Tomlinson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tomlinson decides to stand back up. Tomlinson steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomlinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adrian Tomlinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomlinson tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adrian Tomlinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomlinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones moves forwards but Tomlinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomlinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones stands and throws Tomlinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomlinson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Tomlinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomlinson is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Tomlinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tomlinson is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four 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.
Tomlinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tomlinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Tomlinson wriggles free and stands up.
Tomlinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomlinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomlinson throws out the jab.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomlinson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomlinson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Tomlinson 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Tomlinson misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson misses with a hook.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomlinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomlinson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Tomlinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to move to mount but Tomlinson blocks the move with his legs.
Bobby Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tomlinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomlinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tomlinson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jones to stand up.
Tomlinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomlinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomlinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomlinson throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Tomlinson misses with a hook.
Jones moves away from the strike by Tomlinson.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tomlinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomlinson misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomlinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tomlinson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Tomlinson to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tomlinson is keeping the position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Tomlinson pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tomlinson scores with a shot to the body.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Tomlinson, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Tomlinson against the cage but Tomlinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tomlinson misses with an uppercut.
Tomlinson gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tomlinson wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Tomlinson wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Tomlinson looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomlinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomlinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomlinson, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomlinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tomlinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Tomlinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
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 Bobby Jones.
I think Jones 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alhassan Kwadwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alhassan Kwadwo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwadwo misses with a looping left.
Kwadwo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kwadwo ducks under a wild hook from Dela Cruz.
Kwadwo throws the left hand but Dela Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz punishes Kwadwo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dela Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Kwadwo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like King Dela Cruz has been cut.
Kwadwo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dela Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwadwo.
Dela Cruz works the jab nicely.
Kwadwo connects with the punch.
Kwadwo lands with a nice combination. Dela Cruz backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
Dela Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alhassan Kwadwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwadwo blocks a jab.
Kwadwo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kwadwo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwadwo.
Dela Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Kwadwo slips the punch.
Kwadwo takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwadwo has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwadwo walks into a jab.
Kwadwo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Cruz moves away.
Kwadwo missing with a left hand there. Dela Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kwadwo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz.
Kwadwo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kwadwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kwadwo.
Dela Cruz connects with a right hand. Kwadwo shakes it off.
Kwadwo misses with a hook. Dela Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Dela Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dela Cruz punishes Kwadwo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dela Cruz digs a good hook to Kwadwo's body.
Kwadwo tries to move into range but Dela Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kwadwo throws the left hand but Dela Cruz avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Kwadwo misses
and Dela Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Kwadwo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dela Cruz throws a body punch but Kwadwo moves out of range.
Kwadwo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dela Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dela Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Dela Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dela Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwadwo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Dela Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dela Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kwadwo keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Kwadwo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dela Cruz stands and throws Kwadwo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kwadwo wants to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwadwo throws a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head but Dela Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwadwo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dela Cruz avoids the body shot from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dela Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
Dela Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo throws a jab when Dela Cruz was well out of range.
Kwadwo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dela Cruz is just out of range.
Dela Cruz throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz cracks Kwadwo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dela Cruz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo lands with a right hand.
Dela Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kwadwo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Dela Cruz. That snapped Kwadwo's head back.
Dela Cruz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dela Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dela Cruz 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.
Kwadwo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwadwo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Dela Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwadwo looks to land a right hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range.
Dela Cruz moves out of range as Kwadwo strikes.
Dela Cruz punishes Kwadwo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dela Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Kwadwo avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Kwadwo avoids the body shot from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dela Cruz lands with a cross.
Dela Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwadwo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dela Cruz misses with a straight right.
Dela Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwadwo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dela Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Kwadwo didn't expect that.
Dela Cruz works over Kwadwo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kwadwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kwadwo working a defensive guard but Dela Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dela Cruz has hold of Kwadwo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kwadwo seems comfortable defending it but Dela Cruz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kwadwo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kwadwo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dela Cruz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Dela Cruz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danzig - Mother. John Dillinger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger wants to clinch up but Blunt keeps it at a distance.
Dillinger is looking to clinch but Blunt is avoiding it.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Blunt.
Dillinger moves in looking to clinch but Blunt pushes him off.
Dillinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Blunt circles away.
Dillinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Blunt does no damage.
Blunt tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Blunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Blunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Blunt to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like John Dillinger has been cut.
Dillinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blunt counters with a series of strikes. Dillinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger tries to clinch
and Blunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blunt landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but Blunt blocks with his arms.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Blunt blocks it.
Blunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Blunt is blocking nicely.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger lands a good knee to the midsection. Blunt won't want to take too many of those.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
Dillinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
Blunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Blunt blocks it.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but Blunt blocks with his arms.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dillinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillinger as Blunt tries to tie him up.
Dillinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Blunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blunt tries to pull guard but Dillinger holds him up against the cage and eventually Blunt drops back down to his feet.
Blunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Blunt.
Blunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Dillinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blunt is defending well for now.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blunt avoids it.
Blunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks with his arms.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger lands a knee to the body.
Dillinger scores with a knee to the head.
Dillinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blunt's face.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
Blunt avoiding damage as Dillinger throws knees to the body.
Blunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Blunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
Blunt trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dillinger obliges.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Blunt blocks it.
Dillinger blocks an elbow strike.
Dillinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blunt.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blunt tries to pull guard but Dillinger won't allow it.
Dillinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blunt misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillinger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks with his arms.
Dillinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blunt is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Blunt is blocking nicely.
Blunt with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Blunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blunt wants to stall.
Dillinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Blunt avoids the damage to the body.
Dillinger lands a knee to the body.
Blunt jumps into guard, dragging Dillinger to the mat.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillinger.
Blunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blunt working a defensive guard here.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blunt looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dillinger tries to clinch up
and Blunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blunt avoids it.
Blunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Blunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger lands a nice knee to the body.
Dillinger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Blunt avoids the damage to the body.
Dillinger managing to block the knees to the body from Blunt.
Blunt trying to land knees to the body.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
Blunt jumps guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blunt working for a triangle but Dillinger defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dillinger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dillinger closes the distance but Blunt moves to the side
and Blunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blunt connects with a knee to the head.
Dillinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dillinger landing knees to the head.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dillinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Blunt avoids the damage to the body.
Blunt looking to throw knees to the head but Dillinger is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dillinger.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blunt looking to throw knees to the head but Dillinger is blocking nicely.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
Blunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dillinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Blunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blunt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dillinger.
Blunt looking to throw knees to the head but Dillinger is blocking nicely.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillinger trying to land knees to the body.
Blunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillinger walks away with a smile on his face. Blunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob Blunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillinger clinches up with Blunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillinger lands a nice elbow.
Blunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger trying to land knees to the body.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Blunt blocks an elbow strike from Dillinger.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks with his arms.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Blunt is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blunt obliges.
Blunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blunt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dillinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Blunt lands a knee to the body.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but Blunt blocks with his arms.
Blunt scores with a knee to the head.
Dillinger avoids the elbow strike from Blunt, against the cage.
Dillinger lands an elbow just above Blunt 's eye.
Dillinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
John Dillinger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dillinger managing to block the knees to the body from Blunt.
Blunt fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Blunt misses with the head strike.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt dodges an elbow strike from Dillinger.
Blunt lands a knee to the head.
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blunt blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blunt misses with a knee to the head.
Blunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillinger walks away with a smile on his face. Blunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dillinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blunt avoids it.
Blunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
Blunt tries to pull guard but Dillinger won't allow it.
Blunt avoiding damage as Dillinger throws knees to the body.
Blunt missing with knees to the body.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Blunt stalling in the clinch but Dillinger improves position.
Dillinger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dillinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Blunt misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blunt's defenses.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Blunt blocks it.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
Blunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blunt trying to control the position but instead, Dillinger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blunt into the cage.
Dillinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dillinger obliges.
Dillinger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Blunt is blocking nicely.
Blunt misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Blunt is blocking nicely.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head.
Dillinger trying to land knees to the body.
Dillinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blunt.
Blunt avoiding damage as Dillinger throws knees to the body.
Blunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blunt's face.
Blunt misses with a knee to the head.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dillinger blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Blunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillinger avoids the damage to the body.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
Blunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but Blunt blocks with his arms.
Blunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dillinger blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dillinger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blunt throws a shot to the body.
Blunt tries to score with a low kick but Dillinger moves his leg out of the way.
Blunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillinger.
Blunt wants to clinch.
Blunt misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dillinger rushes Blunt and presses him up against the cage.
Blunt landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Blunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Dillinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dillinger lands an elbow inside that Blunt shrugs off.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blunt tries a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger landing knees to the head.
Dillinger missing with knees to the body.
Blunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Blunt misses with a knee strike.
Blunt tries to land a knee to the head but Dillinger blocks with his arms.
Dillinger working Blunt over with knees to the body.
Dillinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Blunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dillinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dillinger postures up.
Blunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dillinger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dillinger!
Blunt has hold of Dillinger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dillinger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position but Blunt isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dillinger swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dillinger working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dillinger is on top in guard.
Blunt is looking for a triangle but Dillinger pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger drops back looking for a leg! Blunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blunt manages to kick Dillinger off! Dillinger jumps back into Blunt's guard.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Blunt has wrist control.
Blunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blunt has momentary wrist control but Dillinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dillinger!
Dillinger working to try and regain half guard.
Bob Blunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blunt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dillinger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blunt prevents Dillinger from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blunt stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Blunt tries to clinch up.
Blunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger wants to clinch up but Blunt keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Blunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin Cane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane slips a jab from Santos.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pablo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane cracks Santos with a big right hand and Santos goes down!
It looks like Pablo Santos has been cut.
Cane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cane controlling from the top position.
Santos trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Quentin Cane just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cane's guard.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Santos trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Cane is trying to keep Santos in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Cane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing Cane from standing up.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Santos'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.
Santos dives in and grabs Cane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cane pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Cane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cane tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Cane stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Cane pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cane seems content to control.
Cane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santos wants to improve his position but Cane is controlling well.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cane pulls his head out easily.
Santos is looking to control Cane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Cane trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cane slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Cane avoids the body shot from Santos.
A big right from Santos misses.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane takes one on the button.
Cane throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos shoots and misses
and Cane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cane throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Cane cracks Santos with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentin Cane!
Quentin Cane retains his welterweight title!
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