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QFC Tournament 1034 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krakenius Dlhokokotus (ranked 2919 p4p, 4985 weight class) and Money Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 213 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
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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, Krakenius Dlhokokotus!
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, Money Maker !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlhokokotus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dlhokokotus.
Dlhokokotus has closed the distance and engaged Maker in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dlhokokotus.
 It looks like Money Maker has been cut.
Dlhokokotus lands an elbow just above Maker 's eye.
Dlhokokotus blocking some punches.
Dlhokokotus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maker backwards.
Dlhokokotus stalling.
Dlhokokotus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dlhokokotus lands with a light punch inside.
Dlhokokotus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Dlhokokotus just leaning against Maker , taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dlhokokotus gets through Maker 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maker takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dlhokokotus.
Dlhokokotus lands an elbow that stopped Maker in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Money Maker 's cut even more.
Dlhokokotus has Maker pressed against the cage.
Dlhokokotus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlhokokotus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maker 's elbow.
Maker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dlhokokotus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maker 's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Maker 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dlhokokotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dlhokokotus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dlhokokotus.
Maker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dlhokokotus clinches with his opponent.
Dlhokokotus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dlhokokotus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dlhokokotus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dlhokokotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dlhokokotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dlhokokotus misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maker throws a series of strikes that have Dlhokokotus backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Maker is predictable there
and Dlhokokotus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Dlhokokotus there.
Dlhokokotus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dlhokokotus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maker on the ground.
Maker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dlhokokotus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maker has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlhokokotus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maker is trying to stand back up but Dlhokokotus is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maker wants to stand and escape but Dlhokokotus is having none of it.
Maker is trying to control the position but Dlhokokotus postures up.
Maker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dlhokokotus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dlhokokotus defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlhokokotus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dlhokokotus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dlhokokotus throws a big right hand that misses.
Maker wants to control but Dlhokokotus passes easily into half guard.
Dlhokokotus working the head and body with strikes.
Dlhokokotus working the head and body with strikes.
Maker wants to get back to his feet.
Maker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dlhokokotus slips a nice elbow through Maker 's hands, connecting with Maker 's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krakenius Dlhokokotus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Money Maker 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maker scores with a one two! Dlhokokotus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krakenius Dlhokokotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dlhokokotus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dlhokokotus lands a jab.
Dlhokokotus pushes Maker up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dlhokokotus.
Dlhokokotus scores with a shoulder strike.
Maker takes an elbow to the temple.
Maker is trying to pull guard but Dlhokokotus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dlhokokotus manages to break the clinch.
Dlhokokotus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Maker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dlhokokotus jabs Maker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dlhokokotus is looking to slow Maker down with leg kicks.
Dlhokokotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maker , pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlhokokotus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dlhokokotus moves into the clinch.
A short left from Dlhokokotus.
Dlhokokotus stalling.
Maker tries to break free but Dlhokokotus pushes him back against the cage.
Dlhokokotus working Maker over with knees to the body.
Dlhokokotus gets through Maker 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dlhokokotus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maker can do to turn this around?
Dlhokokotus stalling the fight.
Krakenius Dlhokokotus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dlhokokotus lands with a short shot to the head.
Dlhokokotus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Money Maker 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hook to the body lands for Dlhokokotus.
Dlhokokotus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dlhokokotus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dlhokokotus lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlhokokotus lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dlhokokotus scores with a hook to the body.
Dlhokokotus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dlhokokotus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maker wants to break free but Dlhokokotus has control.
Maker is looking to break free of the clinch but Dlhokokotus has double underhooks.
Dlhokokotus tries to throw a body punch but Maker avoids it by throwing Dlhokokotus back against the cage.
Maker is trying to break free.
Dlhokokotus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dlhokokotus manages to break the clinch.
Maker throws a shot from downtown. Dlhokokotus moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Dlhokokotus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dlhokokotus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dlhokokotus lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dlhokokotus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dlhokokotus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dlhokokotus scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dlhokokotus manages to break the clinch.
Dlhokokotus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maker misses with a double jab.
Maker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maker .
Maker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dlhokokotus.
Maker throws a series of punches but Dlhokokotus avoids them all with ease.
Dlhokokotus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maker .
Dlhokokotus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Dlhokokotus. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dlhokokotus stuns Maker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dlhokokotus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dlhokokotus clinches.
Maker is trying to push Dlhokokotus away but Dlhokokotus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dlhokokotus manages to break the clinch.
Dlhokokotus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krakenius Dlhokokotus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Money Maker 's cut.
That's time! Dlhokokotus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maker moves forwards but Dlhokokotus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Maker as he connects with a hook.
Dlhokokotus misses with a wild body shot.
Dlhokokotus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dlhokokotus looks to land a combination but Maker avoids it well.
Maker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dlhokokotus misses the jab.
Maker wants to clinch up but Dlhokokotus keeps it at a distance.
Krakenius Dlhokokotus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dlhokokotus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maker jabs Dlhokokotus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dlhokokotus looks to land a left hand but Maker moved out of range nicely.
Maker lands with a nice combination. Dlhokokotus backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Maker .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlhokokotus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dlhokokotus stalling.
Dlhokokotus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maker backwards.
Dlhokokotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dlhokokotus takes a swing at Maker 's ribcage but misses.
Dlhokokotus with the inside leg kick.
Dlhokokotus throws a body punch but Maker moves out of range.
Maker misses with the combination.
Dlhokokotus instigates a clinch.
Dlhokokotus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dlhokokotus manages to break the clinch.
Maker throws a nice looking combination but Dlhokokotus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Dlhokokotus catches Maker right on the button with a cross.
Krakenius Dlhokokotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maker or perhaps it was just good defense by Dlhokokotus, which made it look bad.
Dlhokokotus attempts a counter takedown but Maker avoids it well and moves away.
Dlhokokotus lands a lovely overhand right.
Dlhokokotus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maker moves forwards but Dlhokokotus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dlhokokotus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maker .
Dlhokokotus misses with an uppercut.
Dlhokokotus misses with a body shot.
Maker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dlhokokotus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker misses with a series of wild punches.
Dlhokokotus lands a nice shot that snaps Maker 's head back.
Dlhokokotus lands with a slapping head kick.
Dlhokokotus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dlhokokotus takes a swing at Maker 's ribcage but misses.
Maker wants to counter with a clinch but Dlhokokotus pushes him away.
Dlhokokotus misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dlhokokotus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dlhokokotus lands an elbow just above Maker 's eye.
Dlhokokotus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maker backwards.
Dlhokokotus breaks from the clinch.
Dlhokokotus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maker counters with a three punch combo that has Dlhokokotus backing up. Dlhokokotus nods at Maker to acknowledge the strikes.
Maker fails to land with a series of punches.
Krakenius Dlhokokotus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maker throws a right and a left that Dlhokokotus avoids nicely.
Maker walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Maker .
Maker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maker throws a right and a left that Dlhokokotus avoids nicely.
Maker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dlhokokotus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dlhokokotus duly obliges.
Dlhokokotus throws a hook to the side of Maker 's head but Maker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maker tries to clinch up.
Maker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dlhokokotus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maker throws a nice looking combination but Dlhokokotus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dlhokokotus clinches with his opponent.
Money Maker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maker takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krakenius Dlhokokotus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dlhokokotus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Krakenius Dlhokokotus!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Krakenius Dlhokokotus!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Krakenius Dlhokokotus!
Krakenius Dlhokokotus wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teeny Weeny (ranked 4589 p4p, 5032 weight class) and Alex Sultan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Teeny Weeny!
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, Alex Sultan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sultan 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.
Weeny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weeny trying to control the position.
Sultan gets to his feet. Weeny looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sultan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sultan forces Weeny back against the cage and clinches.
Sultan is trying to break the clinch but Weeny has him pressed against the cage.
Sultan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sultan is trying to force a seperation but Weeny has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan gets control of Weeny's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sultan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sultan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Weeny is defending well. Sultan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Weeny has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sultan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Sultan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lon Fage (ranked 2914 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Luis Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 288 weight class). Garcia has chosen They Ain't Ready as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Lon Fage!
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, Luis Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Fage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fage goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcia misses the jab.
No luck for Fage with that takedown attempt.
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Fage's guard.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pushes down on Fage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fage regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Fage is working from the bottom.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Fage blocks nicely.
Garcia 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.
Garcia gets to his feet - Fage follows without any prompting.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Fage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luis Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fage. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Fage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fage counter with a right hand.
Fage scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Fage trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to control the position but Fage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Fage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fage stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garcia to get to his feet.
Fage misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Fage gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fage is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia is fighting to break Fage's control of his arms but Fage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fage trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fage wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fage has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Garcia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fage gets back to full guard.
Fage working a defensive guard here.
Fage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fage throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fage quickly recovers to half guard.
Fage manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garcia keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fage is trying to break free.
Fage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fage looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fage fails to pull guard.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Fage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fage tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Fage tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Fage tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Fage fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lon Fage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Fage moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Fage closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Fage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Lon Fage is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fage sprawls well. Fage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Fage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Fage closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Fage pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Fage blocks the move with his legs.
Fage striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Garcia controls the position.
Garcia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fage is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Fage sneaks back into half guard.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Fage is controlling Garcia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fage wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fage wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Fage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luis Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lon Fage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fage defends it well.
Fage has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Fage's guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Fage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fage looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Fage 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.
Fage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Fage keeps moving.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fage was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia shoots in but Fage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Fage circles away.
Fage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lon Fage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fage was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Fage darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Fage into the cage.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fage sprawls well. Fage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top!
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fage keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Fage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Fage wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
Fage working a defensive guard here.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Fage keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fage is looking to stand up but Garcia isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fage working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Luis Garcia!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lon Fage!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Luis Garcia!
Luis Garcia wins by split decision!
Luis Garcia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Now it's time to smoke a fat one'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King The Dragon (ranked 5033 p4p, 4460 weight class) and Brad Stevens (ranked 535 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, King The Dragon!
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, Brad Stevens !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Dragon throws a leg kick
and Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stevens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Dragon tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.
The Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens tries a body shot but The Dragon blocks it.
The Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of The Dragon's head.
The Dragon can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stevens .
Stevens tries a body shot but The Dragon blocks it.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Dragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but The Dragon avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Dragon's efforts to push away.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
A short right from Stevens on the inside.
Stevens lands an elbow that stopped The Dragon in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like King The Dragon has been cut.
The Dragon wants to break free but Stevens has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stevens .
A knee to the head by Stevens .
Stevens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of The Dragon's head.
A nice left hand lands by Stevens .
Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
The Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
The Dragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Dragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Dragon's elbow.
The Dragon working hard to break the clinch.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but The Dragon blocks it.
Stevens misses with a body punch.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by The Dragon.
Stevens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Dragon wants to break free but Stevens has control.
The Dragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
The Dragon wants to break free but Stevens has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens with a knee to the head.
King The Dragon's cut is getting worse.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but The Dragon avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
The Dragon can't break the clinch.
Stevens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a nice elbow.
The Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Dragon blocks an elbow strike.
The Dragon is trying to break free.
The Dragon is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
The Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Dragons head.
Stevens prevents The Dragon from breaking the clinch.
The Dragon tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
Stevens lands an elbow that stopped The Dragon in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Dragon is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into The Dragon's ribcage.
The Dragon is breathing heavily.
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Dragon or not.
Stevens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens keeps control of The Dragon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevens is working The Dragon over against the cage.
Stevens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
The Dragon is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
The Dragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King The Dragon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
Stevens working The Dragon over with knees to the body.
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!
Stevens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Dragon's defenses.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
Stevens lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens lands an elbow inside.
Stevens has The Dragon pressed against the cage, preventing The Dragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
The Dragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Dragon is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens has The Dragon pressed against the cage, preventing The Dragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King The Dragon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Dragon throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it.
Stevens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Dragon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Dragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Dragon misses with an uppercut
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dragon.
A nice side step and Stevens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Dragon throws a front kick aimed at Stevens 's knee but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens checks a low kick from The Dragon.
The Dragon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevens avoids the body shot from The Dragon.
It seemed like Stevens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stevens checks a low kick from The Dragon.
Stevens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
The Dragon looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
The Dragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from The Dragon misses.
The Dragon lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
King The Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
The Dragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Dragon's face.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but The Dragon is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Stevens .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dragon takes a shot to the head.
The Dragon tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens blocking some punches.
The Dragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Dragon lands a right hand.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Dragon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Dragon's efforts to push away.
The Dragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Dragon's efforts to push away.
Stevens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Dragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brad Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevens prevents The Dragon from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stevens on the inside.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
The Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
The Dragon tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
Stevens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Dragon's defenses.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens .
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Dragon or not.
Stevens lands an elbow inside that The Dragon shrugs off.
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Dragon working hard to break the clinch.
Stevens 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Stevens .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
The Dragon managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens .
A nice left hand lands by Stevens .
Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stevens .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens .
The Dragon has had enough of the clinch but Stevens keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Dragon tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Stevens .
The Dragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on The Dragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Dragon has had enough of the clinch but Stevens keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Dragon's defenses.
Jeez, King The Dragon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Dragon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevens works on The Dragon's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King The Dragon's cut.
That's time! The Dragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good work by Stevens as he checks the leg kick.
Stevens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by The Dragon.
The Dragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
The Dragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stevens misses with a lunging right hand
and The Dragon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevens thinking.
The Dragon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Dragon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Stevens finds it's target.
Stevens lands a nice shot that snaps The Dragon's head back.
The Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dragon.
Stevens throws out a counter right but The Dragon avoids it with no problem.
The Dragon throws a head kick that Stevens semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dragon throws a low kick, looking for Stevens 's leg but Stevens calmly moves out of range.
Stevens throws a body punch but The Dragon moves out of range.
The Dragon is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Dragon misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens takes a swing at The Dragon's ribcage but misses.
The Dragon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Dragon misses with a looping left.
Stevens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Dragon.
The Dragon misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by The Dragon.
The Dragon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Dragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevens takes a swing at The Dragon's ribcage but misses.
The Dragon throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Brad Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Dragon throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
The Dragon digs a good hook to Stevens 's body.
The Dragon throws an off balance right hand
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Dragon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevens finds it's way round the side to connect with The Dragon's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Dragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from The Dragon is predictable there
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dragon backwards.
The Dragon is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
The Dragon gets through Stevens 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
The Dragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
The Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
King The Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Dragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stevens is stalling here.
Stevens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Dragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands an elbow that stopped The Dragon in his tracks for a moment.
The Dragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on The Dragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens .
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Dragon has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens .
The Dragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Dragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens has The Dragon pressed against the cage, preventing The Dragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens lands a body shot.
The Dragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens .
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 King The Dragon.
I think Stevens 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Brad Stevens !
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Brad Stevens !
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Brad Stevens !
Brad Stevens wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Brad Stevens thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kali Shambat (ranked 4459 p4p, 4440 weight class) and Wee Ning Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Kali Shambat!
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, Wee Ning Tam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ning Tam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shambat sprawls well initially but Ning Tam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shambat is trying to control but can't.
Shambat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shambat is trying to control but Ning Tam manages to pass to mount!
Ning Tam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shambat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ning Tam looking to control but Shambat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shambat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ning Tam on the ground.
Ning Tam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ning Tam working for a submission but Shambat is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ning Tam working Shambat over with strikes here.
Ning Tam working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shambat turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ning Tam off and cradles Shambat's limp body as Ning Tam celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Wee Ning Tam!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilson (ranked 4685 p4p, 4973 weight class) and Asdf Asdf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Jack Wilson!
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, Asdf Asdf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Asdf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asdf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Asdf. Asdf maintains the clinch.
Asdf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Asdf manages to break the clinch.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asdf defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Asdf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asdf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asdf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asdf throws a one two combo.
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Asdf is controlling him.
Asdf jumps guard and drags Wilson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdf keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asdf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Asdf's legs - danger averted.
Wilson gets to his feet - Asdf follows without any prompting.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asdf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Asdf's guard.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Asdf is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
Asdf controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asdf throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wilson uses it to pass to side control.
Wilson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asdf for as long as he can get away with.
Asdf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson advances nicely into full mount.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Wilson working the ground and pound effectively.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Asdf is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asdf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Asdf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asdf defends well.
Asdf trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asdf trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdf throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson managing to control the position.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Asdf from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Asdf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Asdf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Asdf lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Asdf wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Asdf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asdf, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asdf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asdf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Asdf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Asdf controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson trying to control but Asdf is working from the bottom.
Wilson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asdf trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Asdf Asdf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Asdf is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asdf has an active guard here but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.
Asdf actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wilson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asdf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Wilson has Asdf up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Asdf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asdf up against the cage.
Asdf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asdf!
Asdf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson kicks Asdf off and gets to his feet.
Asdf forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asdf is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asdf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Asdf is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdf is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Asdf to the mat. Asdf regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asdf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asdf has escaped and now he's on top!
Asdf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson pulls Asdf in close to his closed guard and prevents Asdf from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Jack Wilson.
I think Wilson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jack Wilson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jack Wilson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jack Wilson!
Jack Wilson wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik Cha (ranked 4586 p4p, 4545 weight class) and Darryl Vidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Malik Cha!
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, Darryl Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal tried to score with a low kick but Cha checks it.
Vidal misses with a low kick as Cha jumps back.
Cha throws a sloppy head kick and Vidal moves out of range easily.
Cha tries to clinch up.
Cha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vidal defends it nicely.
Cha cracks a nice hook into Vidal's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal throws a leg kick
and Cha counters with a left and a right that stings Vidal.
Cha looks for a takedown but Vidal sprawls well.
Vidal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch but Vidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cha tries for a takedown but Vidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Cha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vidal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vidal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cha tries to roll over but Vidal keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal lands strikes from half guard.
Vidal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vidal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vidal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha missing with punches from the bottom.
Vidal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vidal drops an elbow to the side of Cha's head.
Cha wants to control but Vidal is keeping busy.
Vidal slips a nice elbow through Cha's hands, connecting with Cha's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cha tries to roll over but Vidal keeps him under control.
Cha is breathing heavily.
Vidal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal slips a nice elbow through Cha's hands, connecting with Cha's forehead.
Vidal is trying to work for a kimura but Cha is defending well.
Vidal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vidal on the ground.
Vidal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Cha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vidal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Vidal 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Vidal.
Vidal cracks Cha with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cha defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vidal.
Vidal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cha?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cha taking shots to the head.
 Cha is rocked!
Vidal controlling from mount.
Oh Cha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vidal loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cha scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Vidal land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Vidal stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Vidal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 4682 p4p, 4519 weight class) and Ryu Yamauchi (ranked 0 p4p, 373 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Donald Cerrone !
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, Ryu Yamauchi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cerrone .
Yamauchi is looking for the big counter here.
Cerrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamauchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamauchi is looking for the big counter here.
Cerrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamauchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamauchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Cerrone dives in and grabs Yamauchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamauchi pushes down on Cerrone 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone fails with a takedown attempt.
As Cerrone backs off Yamauchi throws a huge counter combo but Cerrone manages to avoid it all.
Cerrone misses with a takedown
and Yamauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone has closed the distance and engaged Yamauchi in a clinch.
Cerrone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamauchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cerrone breaks the clinch.
Yamauchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cerrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamauchi is fending him off so far but Cerrone persists. Nope, Yamauchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamauchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cerrone misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Cerrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamauchi tries to avoid it but Cerrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamauchi to the ground. Yamauchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Yamauchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamauchi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cerrone sprawling to the canvas. Yamauchi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cerrone hang on?
Cerrone is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamauchi 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.
Oh Cerrone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamauchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cerrone seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamauchi is trying to control. Cerrone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamauchi pulls his head out easily.
Yamauchi is working for a kimura but Cerrone is defending it quite comfortably.
Cerrone is looking to control Yamauchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerrone avoid being mounted?
Yamauchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerrone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Cerrone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamauchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamauchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cerrone has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cerrone has recovered full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Yamauchi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cerrone darts in and clinches Yamauchi up against the cage.
Yamauchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cerrone breaks from the clinch.
Ryu Yamauchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cerrone looks for a takedown but Yamauchi sprawls well.
It seemed like Yamauchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamauchi throws a counter combo.
Cerrone doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Yamauchi counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamauchi pinned against the cage. Yamauchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamauchi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamauchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cerrone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cerrone dives in and grabs Yamauchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamauchi pushes down on Cerrone 's head and hops out.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Cerrone is predictable there
and Yamauchi counters with a two punch combo.
Cerrone moves in looking to clinch but Yamauchi pushes him off.
As Cerrone backs off Yamauchi throws a huge counter combo but Cerrone manages to avoid it all.
Yamauchi misses with a double jab.
Cerrone tries to counter by clinching up but Yamauchi breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamauchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cerrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamauchi pinned against the cage. Yamauchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Yamauchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamauchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Cerrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamauchi pinned against the cage. Yamauchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamauchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cerrone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamauchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamauchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cerrone stuffs the takedown.
Cerrone tries for a takedown but Yamauchi circles away easily
and Yamauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Cerrone .
Cerrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamauchi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is looking to clinch but Yamauchi is avoiding it.
Yamauchi tries to bum rush Cerrone with a series of wild strikes but Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerrone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cerrone manages to break the clinch.
Yamauchi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cerrone back to the cage. Yamauchi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerrone circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamauchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cerrone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Yamauchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yamauchi tries to keep at a distance but Cerrone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cerrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamauchi after a bit of a struggle.
Cerrone manages to break the clinch.
Cerrone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamauchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cerrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamauchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Yamauchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cerrone .
Yamauchi throws out a counter right but Cerrone avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamauchi as he avoids it easily.
Yamauchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yamauchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Cerrone closes the distance and clinches.
Cerrone 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamauchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cerrone .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamauchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cerrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamauchi.
Yamauchi looks to throw the jab but Cerrone is out of range.
Cerrone is looking to counter the offense by Yamauchi and move into the clinch.
Cerrone wants to clinch up but Yamauchi keeps it at a distance.
Yamauchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrone . Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamauchi throws a counter combo.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamauchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone looks to clinch
and Yamauchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Cerrone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerrone moves into the clinch successfully.
Cerrone looking for a takedown.
Cerrone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamauchi prevents it.
Yamauchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Cerrone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cerrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cerrone fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Yamauchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone with a poor takedown
and Yamauchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamauchi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cerrone .
Cerrone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamauchi to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerrone .
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Yamauchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamauchi 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 for Ryu Yamauchi!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ryu Yamauchi!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ryu Yamauchi!
Ryu Yamauchi wins by unanimous decision!
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