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FC Fight Night King vs Lotus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 6647 p4p, 390 weight class) and John Sanchez (ranked 4938 p4p, 353 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
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, John Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burns up against the cage.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Burns stalls.
Burns jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Sanchez with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez stops Burns from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to stand but Burns has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Sanchez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns keeping hold of Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez goes for an armbar but Burns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burns.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
John Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sanchez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez, which made it look bad.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanchez tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a combination. Burns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Burns closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Burns.
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Burns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Burns is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Burns ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Burns is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez stands up and beckons Burns to join him on the feet.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Sanchez is now in Burns's guard.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Burns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sanchez!
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Jablowme (ranked 4923 p4p, 473 weight class) and Chance Shamrock (ranked 3132 p4p, 359 weight class). 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haywood Jablowme!
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, Chance Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablowme fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jablowme is trying to defend but Shamrock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jablowme has one foot on Shamrock's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chance Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Jablowme moves to clinch but Shamrock breaks away
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Jablowme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablowme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jablowme shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Shamrock tries to counter it with a takedown but Jablowme pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jablowme, pushing him back against the cage.
Jablowme gets underhooks to prevent Shamrock's takedown attempt.
Shamrock wants to get back to striking at distance but Jablowme won't allow it.
Shamrock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Jablowme's takedown attempt.
Jablowme wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Jablowme working hard to break the clinch.
Jablowme tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Jablowme jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Jablowme gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jablowme is breathing heavily.
Jablowme swinging wildly here.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Jablowme's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Jablowme is keeping the position.
Shamrock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jablowme manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock trying to control the position here.
Shamrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Shamrock tries to strike from the bottom.
Shamrock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jablowme defends it easily.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing Jablowme from standing up.
Jablowme decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shamrock, up you get!
Jablowme throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamrock tests Jablowme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Jablowme against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shamrock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jablowme is pressed up against the cage. Shamrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jablowme down to the mat. Jablowme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jablowme enables Shamrock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jablowme manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shamrock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jablowme working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Shamrock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shamrock 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 Jablowme tumbling to the canvas! Shamrock pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Jablowme was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chance Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Finch (ranked 3599 p4p, 324 weight class) and Jeffrey Lazyface (ranked 6566 p4p, 423 weight class). Tristan Finch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Lazyface!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazyface clinches up against the cage.
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazyface will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lazyface closes the distance and clinches.
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazyface gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lazyface pushes Finch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazyface, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazyface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazyface walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazyface throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Lazyface looks to clinch
and Finch counters with a takedown into side control.
Finch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lazyface is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Finch wants to control but Lazyface is keeping him busy.
Lazyface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch controlling the position from side mount.
Finch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Finch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lazyface to his feet.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lazyface's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Finch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lazyface sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lazyface is not content to let Finch control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lazyface rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Finch's guard! Nice work there by Lazyface!
Finch keeping moving, preventing Lazyface from controlling successfully.
Lazyface is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Lazyface stands up and waves to Finch to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazyface fails with the takedown
and Finch counters by moving into the clinch.
Tristan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Lazyface.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finch is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finch.
Finch tries to pull guard but Lazyface won't allow it.
Finch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lazyface uses from the top position.
Lazyface preventing the sweep.
Lazyface won't allow Finch to get back to his feet.
Finch is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lazyface has his hands clasped together but Finch extends and breaks Lazyface's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Finch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Finch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor Rollins (ranked 24914 p4p, 423 weight class) and Tony Sap (ranked 3893 p4p, 320 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Rollins!
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, Tony Sap!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a leg kick
and Sap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rollins's guard.
Rollins kicks Sap off and gets to his feet.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Sap shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sap closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rollins quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Sap 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. Rollins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Sap!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moss Davidson (ranked 4811 p4p, 365 weight class) and Bol Bol (ranked 4885 p4p, 372 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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229 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moss Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bol Bol!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bol is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Davidson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bol. Those never looked like landing.
Davidson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bol sprawls and moves away.
Bol scores with a nice right hand.
Davidson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bol's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bol wants to stand but Davidson is controlling the position.
Bol is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Davidson gets to his feet. Bol looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Davidson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bol misses with the combination.
Bol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davidson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davidson momentarily.
Bol Bol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Bol misses with a body kick.
Bol Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bol wriggles free and stands up.
Bol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidson. That did some damage!
Davidson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bol stalks Davidson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davidson's face. Davidson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Moss Davidson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol scores with a sloppy right hand. Davidson should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bol.
Davidson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Bol.
Bol clobbers Davidson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bol lands a jab-cross combination.
Bol gets caught napping as Davidson dives in and scores a takedown. Bol manages to retain guard.
Davidson stands up and waves to Bol to follow him.
Bol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bol thuds a left hand into Davidson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bol misses.
Bol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davidson is looking to chop away at Bol's legs.
Bol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davidson throws a leg kick but Bol checks it.
Bol looks to land a combination but Davidson avoids it well.
Bol scores with a hook to the body. Davidson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davidson throws a chopping leg kick but Bol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Davidson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bol lands with a straight right. Davidson didn't see that one coming.
Bol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davidson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bol manages to circle out of the way.
Bol checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tried to score with a low kick but Bol checks it.
Davidson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Bol.
Davidson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bol raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moss Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bol scores with a nice right hand.
Davidson shoots for a takedown but Bol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Davidson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson walks into a jab.
Bol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davidson tries to work over Bol's front leg with a kick but Bol checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bol Bol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moss Davidson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab, jab by Bol - just one landing.
Bol clobbers Davidson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Davidson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davidson throws a right hand that Bol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bol also avoids with ease.
Bol throws a big counter head kick but Davidson avoids it with no problem.
Davidson scores with a takedown into Bol's guard.
Bol wants to get back to his feet but Davidson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson decides to stand up.
A jab from Davidson misses.
Bol stalks Davidson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davidson's face. Davidson staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bol defends it nicely.
Bol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davidson dives in and scores a takedown into Bol's guard.
Bol has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davidson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Bol.
As Bol looks to move away, Davidson throws a big counter combo but Bol just gets out of the way.
Bol throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Bol coming out on top.
Bol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson ducks right into an uppercut from Bol.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bol.
Davidson misses with a low kick.
Bol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson fails with the takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Bol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davidson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davidson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from Bol lands but Davidson takes it in his stride.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick.
Davidson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moss Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bol sneaks out the side door and pushes Davidson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bol stuffs the takedown.
As Davidson backs off Bol throws a huge counter combo but Davidson manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moss Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bol scores with a jab. Davidson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davidson throws a leg kick but Bol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Bol misses.
Davidson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bol slips under a jab.
Bol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidson misses with a low kick as Bol jumps back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davidson.
Bol lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davidson's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Bol.
Davidson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bol throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bol scores with a jab. Davidson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidson.
Bol checks a low kick from Davidson.
Bol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bol Bol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moss Davidson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bol. No joy for Davidson on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davidson.
Bol throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davidson's head.
Davidson ducks right into an uppercut from Bol.
Bol works over Davidson's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Bol coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davidson. Davidson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bol tries to sprawl but Davidson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Davidson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bol is looking to land body kicks.
Bol cracks Davidson with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Bol.
Davidson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bol lands with a cross.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Bol. Beautiful body shot.
Bol connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Bol coming out on top.
Bol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson walks into a jab.
Davidson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bol is looking for the big counter here.
Davidson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moss Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bol cracks Davidson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bol lands with a kick to the temple. Davidson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bol digs a good body shot into Davidson's ribs.
Bol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson.
Davidson looks to land a right hand but Bol moved out of range.
Bol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bol finds it's way through Davidson's defenses.
Bol slips a jab and a cross from Davidson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davidson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davidson shoots for a takedown but Bol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bol.
Bol misses with a head kick.
Bol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bol lands a two punch combo.
Bol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Bol catches Davidson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davidson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bol Bol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bol lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davidson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bol stops a takedown attempt from Davidson.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Davidson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bol.
Bol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bol Bol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bol Bol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Beasley (ranked 6000 p4p, 513 weight class) and Slash Slingin (ranked 4890 p4p, 472 weight class). Slingin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drop The World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacoby Beasley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slash Slingin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beasley gets a double leg takedown into Slingin's guard.
Slingin working for a triangle but Beasley defends it easily.
Slingin 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.
Beasley wants to stand and escape but instead Slingin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Slingin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin won't allow Beasley to sweep him here.
Slingin working some strikes from top position.
Slingin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beasley keeping full guard, as Slingin tries to pass.
Slingin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slingin with a nice head shot there.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slingin passes into half guard.
Slingin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beasley sees it coming and defends easily.
Slingin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Beasley wants to get back to full guard.
Slingin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beasley is just riding it out for now. Slingin eventually gives up the hold.
Slingin not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Slingin.
Slingin controlling the pace.
Beasley taking some punishment here, with Slingin in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slingin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slingin working for a guillotine from mount but Beasley is in no mood to give up.
Slingin controlling from the full mount.
Slingin looking to control but Beasley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slingin with shots to the head and body - Beasley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beasley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slingin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slingin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beasley hang on?
Slingin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slingin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Slingin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slingin with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slingin closes the distance and pushes Beasley back into the cage.
Slingin has hold of one of Beasley's legs. Beasley is fighting the takedown attempt but Slingin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Slingin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beasley being controlled here, momentarily.
Slingin advances position into side control!
Slash Slingin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin has an Americana. Beasley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Slingin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Slingin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Slash Slingin!
Slash Slingin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I believe I'm too heavy for this division and it is reflected in my speed in the ring, I request to move up to the 170 weight division. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Johnson (ranked 3150 p4p, 338 weight class) and Jimmy Salmon (ranked 5376 p4p, 461 weight class). Jimmy Salmon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Johnson!
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, Jimmy Salmon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salmon to the mat! Salmon manages to get full guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson trying to control but Salmon is working from the bottom.
Salmon trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salmon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Salmon keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salmon to the ground. Johnson is now in Salmon's guard.
Salmon trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Salmon is retaining full guard.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Salmon had control of the position.
Salmon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Johnson stands up.
Salmon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salmon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Salmon looks winded!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salmon 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.
Johnson is working Salmon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salmon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up from Salmon's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Salmon throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Johnson 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salmon.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson is trying to trip Salmon. He has hold of a leg but Salmon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson gets to his feet - Salmon follows without any prompting.
Salmon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson clinches up with Salmon and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Salmon up, before dumping him to the ground. Salmon manages to land in guard.
Salmon has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmon tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Salmon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salmon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Salmon tries to clinch up.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Salmon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson trying to control but Salmon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has control of Salmon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Salmon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Salmon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmon can't escape the position.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Salmon is staying in there.
Salmon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Salmon defends it.
Salmon is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salmon keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pressing down on Salmon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salmon is holding on for now.
Salmon tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Salmon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the action but Salmon is working from the bottom.
Salmon trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Johnson 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!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salmon was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Salmon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Salmon leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salmon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Salmon with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Salmon shoots in.
Salmon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmon shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Salmon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duke Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Salmon.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Salmon shoots in.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Salmon defends it.
Johnson is nestled in close to Salmon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is pressing down on Salmon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salmon is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salmon wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Salmon is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmon wants to control but Johnson passes into side.
Salmon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Salmon seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
Salmon struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson working away.
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.
Johnson trying to control the position but Salmon is working away.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salmon as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salmon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Salmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salmon wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Supersayin God (ranked 4743 p4p, 345 weight class) and Lester Limbaugh (ranked 3777 p4p, 314 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Supersayin God!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God tries to clinch but Limbaugh is having none of it.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbaugh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into God's guard.
Limbaugh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Limbaugh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Limbaugh works over God with some ground and pound from guard.
God can't keep his opponent in guard - Limbaugh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Limbaugh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
God wants to improve his position but Limbaugh is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Limbaugh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
God taking some punishment here, with Limbaugh in his half guard.
Limbaugh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
God really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and God defends it well.
Limbaugh working the head and body with strikes.
Limbaugh controlling the action here.
Limbaugh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Limbaugh avoids the attempt from God to control.
Limbaugh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Limbaugh controlling from mount.
Limbaugh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limbaugh working God over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limbaugh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of God's face.
God is rocked!
God is breathing heavily.
Limbaugh connects with a bit shot that sees God covering up! More strikes from Limbaugh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Limbaugh is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Limbaugh!
Lester Limbaugh is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lester Limbaugh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Lotus Style (ranked 3320 p4p, 178 weight class) and Lance King (ranked 3102 p4p, 170 weight class). Lotus Style comes into the arena with Dançando Lambada blaring out of the sound system. Lance King has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Funky Lotus Style's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Funky Lotus Style!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance King!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lotus Style has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lotus Style manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lotus Style looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but King is defending well. Lotus Style quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! King has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lotus Style celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Funky Lotus Style!
Funky Lotus Style is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Funky Lotus Style thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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