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SPF 46 - New Year's Beatdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries for a takedown but Strong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin has managed to clinch.
Martin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strong uses from the top position.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strong managing to control the position.
Strong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Strong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Strong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Strong pulls Martin in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Strong.
Strong misses with the combination.
Strong wants to clinch.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strong, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin is trying to drag Strong to the mat but Strong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strong decides to pull guard.
Martin thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strong tries to get out of the position.
Strong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martin is looking to improve his position but Strong isn't that keen on the idea.
Martin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Strong content just to control the position here.
Martin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Strong lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to hold on but Strong pushes him away.
Strong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Strong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Strong tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Strong won't let Martin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Strong is landing with some decent strikes but Martin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Martin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Strong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martin looks a forlorn figure.
Strong with a couple of short strikes.
Martin regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin wants to control but Strong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strong forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
Martin pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strong lands a left and a right that sends Martin crashing to the canvas! Strong dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Strong with a couple of short strikes.
Martin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Strong finish him?
Martin is trying to stand.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin is breathing heavily.
Strong with good strikes from the mount here!
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Strong controlling the pace for now.
Strong looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strong lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Strong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strong dominating with strikes here.
Strong landing strikes from the mount.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martin taking shots to the head.
Strong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martin's face.
Martin taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Strong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Martin hang on?
Martin is looking to get to half guard.
Strong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strong is landing with some decent strikes but Martin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Strong avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Martin bucks Strong off and manages to get back to his feet!
Strong connects with a right hand. Martin shakes it off.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a few strikes there.
Strong instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Strong manages to break the clinch.
Strong clinches.
Strong has hold of one of Martin's legs. Martin is fighting the takedown attempt but Strong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him.
Strong is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strong is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Strong wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Jack Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strong misses with a two punch combination.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strong keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Strong does it's job there.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Martin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strong catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin moves out of range as Strong throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin which made him look bad.
Martin forces Strong back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Martin.
Martin looking to stall.
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Martin wants to clinch up but Strong keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strong.
Martin wants to clinch
and Strong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martin's guard now.
Strong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strong has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Martin tries to strike from the bottom.
Strong cracks Martin with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
Strong has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
Martin trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Strong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Strong landing with the ground and pound.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin is looking to stand up but Strong isn't so interested in that idea.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strong connects with a couple of short punches.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
Martin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jack Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Ray dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Ray's head and hops out.
Ray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roberts on the side of the head.
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roberts backs up against the cage.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Ray.
Ray shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Ray circles away.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.
Roberts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Ray scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Ray lands a body shot.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Ray.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Ray digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Roberts looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray dodges an elbow strike from Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Ray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off.
Ray tries for a takedown but Roberts manages to get underhooks.
Ray works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Roberts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Ray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ray's brow.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Ray misses with a straight right.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray lands with a nice combination. Roberts backs away looking to recover.
Ray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roberts sprawls well initially but Ray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Ray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Ray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ray thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roberts to regain full guard.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Ray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray lands a glancing blow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ray lands with a right hand.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Ray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Ray.
Ray tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Ray.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ray looking for a takedown.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Ray pushes Roberts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ray scores with a body shot.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Frankie Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ray.
Ray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ray lands with an overhand left.
Ray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Ray throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Ray shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ray throws and elbow that misses. Roberts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ray's guard. Nice move by Roberts!
Roberts preventing the sweep.
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.
Roberts wants to stand but Ray is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ray is pulling down on Roberts's head. It's preventing any offense from Roberts, at least for the moment.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Ray won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is working an open guard so Roberts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ray cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Ray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roberts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ray is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Roberts wants to stand but Ray is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Ray is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Ray 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roberts tries to clinch but Ray moves out of range.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Ray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Ray misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Roberts slips a straight right by Ray.
Jon Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Ray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ray throws out the jab.
Roberts rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jon Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jon Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Ray prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ray connects with a looping right hand.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Ray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roberts sprawls well initially but Ray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frankie Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Bichard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Bichard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife tries a head kick but it misses.
Bichard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strife as he jumps to the side.
Bichard takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Kai Bichard has been cut.
Strife pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bichard shoots in looking for a takedown. Strife tries to sprawl out of it but Bichard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strife with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bichard.
Bichard ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife throws a low kick but Bichard avoids it.
Strife throws a body kick that misses.
John Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife checks a low kick from Bichard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strife, right into the meat.
Bichard looks gassed!
Strife thumps Bichard with a low kick.
Strife throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strife lunges at Bichard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bichard's hand.
Bichard shoots for a takedown but Strife saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Bichard.
Strife scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strife misses the jab.
BOOM! Strife lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bichard. Bichard tries to recover but Strife is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bichard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Strife!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Tomlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Tomlinson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomlinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like John Dillinger has been cut.
Tomlinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomlinson keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Tomlinson misses its intended target.
Tomlinson throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomlinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but Tomlinson blocks with his arms.
Dillinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Tomlinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomlinson throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
Dillinger has closed the distance and engaged Tomlinson in a clinch.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomlinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tomlinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Tomlinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomlinson letting Dillinger take a breather here.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger working Tomlinson over with knees to the body.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Tomlinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tomlinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomlinson working hard to break the clinch.
Tomlinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillinger has double underhooks.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomlinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dillinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomlinson's face.
Dillinger prevents Tomlinson from breaking the clinch.
Dillinger lands an elbow inside.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Tomlinson is trying to break free.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomlinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomlinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillinger has double underhooks.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dillinger is trying to drag Tomlinson to the mat but Tomlinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Dillinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tomlinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dillinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tomlinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomlinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillinger has double underhooks.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
Dillinger lands a nice elbow.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
Dillinger working Tomlinson over with knees to the body.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head.
Dillinger stalling.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tomlinson working hard to break the clinch.
Tomlinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dillinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomlinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Dillinger lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson can't break the clinch.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head.
Dillinger is breathing heavily.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dillinger obliges.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Tomlinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomlinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling him.
Tomlinson is trying to break free.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Tomlinson blocks it.
Tomlinson can't break the clinch.
Dillinger prevents Tomlinson from breaking the clinch.
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.
Dillinger is trying to stall.
Dillinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Dillinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomlinson working hard to break the clinch.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomlinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tomlinson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Tomlinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger crunches a lovely knee into Tomlinson's ribcage.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head.
Dillinger crunches a lovely knee into Tomlinson's ribcage.
Tomlinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tomlinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tomlinson is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Tomlinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dillinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dillinger wants to clinch.
Tomlinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillinger rushes Tomlinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tomlinson can't break the clinch.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
Dillinger lands a good knee to the midsection. Tomlinson won't want to take too many of those.
Dillinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tomlinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dillinger working Tomlinson over with knees to the body.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tomlinson up against the cage.
Dillinger landing knees to the head.
Dillinger lands a nice knee to the body.
Tomlinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomlinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tomlinson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dillinger lands an elbow inside that Tomlinson shrugs off.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomlinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomlinson's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger lands a damaging elbow.
Tomlinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomlinson misses with a hook.
Tomlinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillinger is defended easily by Tomlinson.
Tomlinson just misses with a punch to the body.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomlinson throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomlinson misses with a straight right.
Tomlinson throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomlinson throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but Tomlinson blocks with his arms.
Dillinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Tomlinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tomlinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Dillinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomlinson's face.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Dillinger scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
John Dillinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dillinger landing knees to the body.
Dillinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomlinson avoids the damage to the body.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tomlinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger landing knees to the head.
Dillinger prevents Tomlinson from breaking the clinch.
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger stalling.
Tomlinson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomlinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomlinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tomlinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillinger lands an elbow just above Tomlinson 's eye.
Tomlinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson working hard to break the clinch.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger has Tomlinson pressed against the cage, preventing Tomlinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomlinson breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger clinches up against the cage.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tomlinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tomlinson is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomlinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomlinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomlinson working hard to break the clinch.
Tomlinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dillinger won't allow it.
Tomlinson can't break the clinch.
Dillinger lands an elbow inside that Tomlinson shrugs off.
Dillinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomlinson's face.
Dillinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tomlinson.
Dillinger lands a nice elbow.
Tomlinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Dillinger landing knees to the head.
Tomlinson is trying to break free.
Tomlinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dillinger won't allow it.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dillinger's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Tomlinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Tomlinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomlinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomlinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger is looking to clinch but Tomlinson is avoiding it.
Tomlinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dillinger tries to clinch up.
Dillinger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tomlinson.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Tomlinson moves out of range.
Tomlinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomlinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Tomlinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillinger has double underhooks.
Dillinger working Tomlinson over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Tomlinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Dillinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomlinson's face.
A bit of stalling here from Dillinger.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomlinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Tomlinson is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Tomlinson is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Tomlinson is trying to break free.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Tomlinson is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomlinson's efforts to push away.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch but Dillinger keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Dillinger connects with a knee to the head.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Tomlinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Tomlinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tomlinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dillinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomlinson is trying to break free.
Tomlinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillinger is pushing Tomlinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tomlinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
Dillinger lands a knee to the body.
Tomlinson tries to circle away but Dillinger has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tomlinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dillinger.
Tomlinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson working hard to break the clinch.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Dillinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomlinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomlinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger prevents Tomlinson from breaking the clinch.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Tomlinson is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Tomlinson working hard to break the clinch.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tomlinson is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson can't break the clinch.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomlinson avoids it.
Tomlinson is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Dillinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomlinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Adrian Tomlinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger keeps control of Tomlinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tomlinson tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Dillinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tomlinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Tomlinson is blocking nicely.
Tomlinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger is looking to clinch but Tomlinson is avoiding it.
Tomlinson tries to bum rush Dillinger with a series of wild strikes but Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillinger gets a clinch.
Tomlinson wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger lands an elbow that stopped Tomlinson in his tracks for a moment.
Dillinger with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tomlinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tomlinson breaks the clinch.
Dillinger tries to clinch there but Tomlinson circles away.
Tomlinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomlinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomlinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomlinson as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Tomlinson finds it's target.
Tomlinson tries to keep at a distance but Dillinger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomlinson tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillinger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raylen Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by GangstaGrass - Long Hard Times To Come. Declan McCready told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raylen Givens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan McCready!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCready takes the fight into the clinch.
Givens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCready prevents Givens from breaking the clinch.
McCready lands a nice uppercut.
Givens is trying to force a seperation but McCready has the dominant position.
McCready lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Givens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by McCready.
McCready lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCready throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCready escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCready lands a brutal head kick. Givens looks out on his feet and McCready throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Declan McCready!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layzie Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin has chosen Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layzie Assassin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin slips under a jab.
Castle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
No luck for Assassin with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Assassin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle lands a nice looking body kick.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castle wants to get back to his feet but Assassin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
Castle wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it.
Assassin stands and throws Castle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Assassin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castle is avoiding damage well.
Castle bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Assassin shoots in and bounces Castle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Castle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Assassin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assassin tries to pass to full mount but Castle defends it.
Castle wants to get back to his feet.
Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castle is in trouble now - Assassin has advanced to mount!
Castle is trying desperately to improve position.
Assassin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries to buck Assassin off but he can't manage it.
Assassin looking to finish with strikes here!
Assassin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Castle's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin working for a submission but Castle is keeping him at bay.
Assassin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Castle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Castle can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control but Castle is having none of it.
Assassin working for a submission but Castle is keeping him at bay.
Assassin misses with a head shot.
Assassin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Assassin unloads with some shots from mount but Castle bucks and avoids them well.
Assassin wants to control the pace but Castle is squirming around nicely.
Assassin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Assassin looks gassed!
Castle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layzie Assassin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Assassin slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
A punch combination from Castle misses.
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Castle, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Castle against the cage but Castle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Assassin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Castle swinging wildly here.
Castle stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assassin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assassin.
Dean Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws a hook to the side of Assassin's head but Assassin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Dean Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layzie Assassin.
Castle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the body from Castle misses
and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Castle won't be happy with that.
Castle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle wants to get back to full guard.
Assassin wants to pass to mount but Castle is defending the position.
Assassin throwing shots but Castle is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle tries to kick Assassin off but Assassin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assassin wants to free his trapped foot but Castle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castle is trying to stand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Castle won't be happy with that.
Assassin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castle tries to escape but Assassin is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle seems a little lost for a moment, as Assassin dominates the positioning.
Assassin is trying to get an arm triangle but Castle is defending well.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Assassin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Castle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Assassin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Assassin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Assassin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Assassin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castle tries to escape but Assassin is in control.
Layzie Assassin has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Assassin is trying to get an arm triangle but Castle is defending well.
Castle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Castle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assassin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castle throws a hook but Assassin avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layzie Assassin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Assassin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Assassin avoids the body shot from Castle.
Dean Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Castle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Assassin doesn't seem phased though.
Assassin throws a right and a left that Castle avoids nicely.
Assassin misses with a body shot.
Assassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castle pinned against the cage. Castle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with a combination
and Assassin counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Castle misses
and Assassin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Assassin.
Assassin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Assassin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Assassin drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick Assassin off! Assassin jumps back into Castle's guard.
Castle pushes Assassin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab lands there for Castle.
Dean Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Castle shows good takedown defense.
Castle throws the left hand but Assassin avoids the punch easily.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assassin counters with a left to the body.
Castle thows a body shot but no joy.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
Castle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castle wants it to stay on the feet.
Dean Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layzie Assassin.
Castle misses with a hook.
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries to score with a low kick but Assassin moves his leg out of the way.
Assassin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castle.
Castle leaves Assassin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assassin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Castle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assassin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assassin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castle cracks the inside of Assassin's front leg.
Castle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assassin.
Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assassin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle misses with a shot to the body
and Assassin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Layzie Assassin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assassin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castle rather than just go for the knockout.
Castle misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Assassin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Layzie Assassin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Sturd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Young Jeezy - Death Before Dishonor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd.
Sturd misses the shot to the body.
Nix thows a body shot but no joy.
Nix misses with a body punch
and Sturd counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd misses with a body punch
and Nix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sturd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd.
Nix misses the body punch
and Sturd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nix has his takedown stuffed
and Sturd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sturd's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix wants to pass the guard but Sturd is keeping the position.
Nix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sturd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nix.
Nix throws a big right hand that misses.
Nix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sturd's head.
Nix throws a strike but Sturd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sturd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nix is trying to control the position but Sturd postures up.
Sturd wants to control from the top but Nix keeps moving.
Sturd stands up from Nix's guard - Sturd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sturd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix shoots for a takedown but Sturd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nix misses with a double jab
and Sturd counters with a stiff right hand.
Nix slips under a jab from Sturd.
Nix throws a series of punches but Sturd avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd misses the target.
Sturd throws out a loose jab but Nix uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sturd misses its intended target.
Jason Sturd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd lands a jab to the nose.
Nix moves forwards but Sturd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sturd lands a right hook to the body.
Sturd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sturd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd 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.
Nix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nix tries to bum rush Sturd with a series of wild strikes but Sturd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sturd lands a really nice looking cross but Nix seems unphased.
Sturd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nix misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sturd to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nix lands a nice looking body shot.
Sturd throws a shot from downtown. Nix moves away and avoids it.
Nix with a poor takedown
and Sturd counters with a stiff right hand.
Nix jabs at Sturd's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nix.
A shot to the body from Nix misses
and Sturd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nix is rocked!
Nix slips under a jab.
Nix is looking to wear down Sturd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix cracks Sturd with an open hand slap.
Nix digs a good body shot into Sturd's ribs.
Nix avoids the body shot from Sturd.
Sturd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nix moves away.
Nix defending well as Sturd loads up on a big left hand.
Nix shoots and misses
and Sturd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Nix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd misses with a hook to the body
and Nix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturd thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix tries for a takedown but Sturd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sturd misses with a body shot.
Sturd misses with a wild combination.
Nix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd moves away.
Sturd swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nix to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturd misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturd defending well though.
Nix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturd manages to get to full guard.
Sturd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nixis looking to pass into half guard but Sturd pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sturd is in guard.
Sturd controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sturd counters with a two punch combo.
Nix takes a swing at Sturd's ribcage but misses.
Sturd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Nix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Sturd misses.
Nix seems to have got his legs back now.
Nix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd.
Sturd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sturd counters with a nice right hand that sends Nix toppling to the canvas! Nix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sturd finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sturd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd misses with an uppercut. Nix saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sturd.
Nix misses with a jab to the body
and Sturd scores with a counter punch that sends Nix to the canvas! Sturd smells blood - he's punishing Nix with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nix has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Sturd!
Jason Sturd is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruez has chosen Face Breaker - Poison Pen as his entrance music. Elvin Ruez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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166 lbs
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163 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Grey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvin Ruez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grey throws a looping overhand right but Ruez ducks down to avoid it.
Ruez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grey to the mat! Grey manages to get full guard.
Grey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grey is controlling Ruez's posture.
Ruez wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Grey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruez trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grey tries to get out of the position.
Grey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruez trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruez is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ruez seems content to control.
It looks like Ruez is going to stand back up.
Grey is controlling Ruez's trapped leg to prevent Ruez from advancing to side control.
Grey tries to roll over but Ruez keeps him under control.
Grey controlling the position for now.
Ruez working Grey over with strikes.
Grey has his hands clasped together around Ruez's back. He's all about the action.
Grey is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruez tries to pass to full mount but Grey defends it.
Grey wants to get back to his feet.
Grey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruez.
Grey wants to improve his position but Ruez is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grey shoots in but Ruez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desmond Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruez moves away.
Grey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ruez tries to hold on but Grey postures up.
Ruez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ruez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruez tries to lock up and control but Grey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grey.
Ruez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvin Ruez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grey loads up on a big right hand but Ruez slips the punch.
Ruez misses with the combination.
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Grey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruez doesn't seem phased though.
Ruez throws out a leg kick but Grey moves out of range and Ruez only half commits.
Jab from Grey.
Ruez wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Grey lands a slapping body shot.
Grey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruez is trying to defend but Grey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruez trying to control but Grey postures up.
Grey stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is looking to advance position but Ruez won't allow it.
Grey prevents Ruez from improving his position.
Grey not doing much here.
Ruez is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruez tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruez is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Grey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
Ruez misses with a body shot
and Grey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruez is looking for a sweep. Grey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Ruez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey stalling away here and it's allowed Ruez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruez seems keen to control Grey's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grey was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruez trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Grey wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruez looking to pass the guard.
Ruez drops back looking for a leg! Grey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grey manages to kick Ruez off! Ruez jumps back into Grey's guard.
Grey is pulling down on Ruez's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruez tries to clinch but Grey moves out of range.
Grey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ruez!
Ruez tries to lock up and control but Grey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grey.
Grey lands a heavy elbow.
Grey looking to finish with strikes here!
Ruez is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Desmond Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruez is looking to improve his position but Grey isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey trying to control but Ruez is having none of it.
Grey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruez?
Grey looking to control but Ruez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruez regains half guard.
Ruez gets back to full guard.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruez is retaining full guard.
Ruez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey slips nicely into half guard.
Ruez wants to control but Grey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruez defending well though.
Ruez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grey preventing the sweep.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruez wants to stand and escape but Grey is having none of it.
Grey lands a couple of digs.
Ruez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruez, not yet.
Ruez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruez keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Ruez is trying to keep Grey in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grey takes a swing at Ruez's ribcage but misses.
Ruez has a takedown stuffed.
Ruez slips a jab and a cross from Grey.
Ruez blocks a jab.
Grey throws out a loose jab but Ruez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Grey misses.
Grey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grey there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey looks to land a combination but Ruez avoids it well.
A left and a right from Ruez both land. Nice combination.
Grey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruez pushes Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ruez.
Ruez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruez swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruez is struggling to control the position.
Ruez breaks from the clinch.
Grey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grey.
Ruez tries to bum rush Grey with a series of wild strikes but Grey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grey stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruez. Ruez gets slowly back to his feet.
Desmond Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvin Ruez.
Ruez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruez tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruez trying to control but Grey postures up.
Grey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruez wants to get back to his feet.
Ruez is not content to let Grey control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grey trying to control the action but Ruez is working from the bottom.
Grey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruez is not content to let Grey control the position.
Ruez trying to control from the bottom.
Grey prevents Ruez from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grey content to control rather than advance.
Grey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grey trying to control from Ruez's half guard. Ruez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruez is trying to keep Grey in close.
Grey wants to control from the top but Ruez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Desmond Grey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grey cracks Ruez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruez misses with a low kick as Grey jumps back.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruez loads up on a big right hand but Grey slips the punch.
Ruez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grey's best efforts.
Ruez trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grey in particular looking to stall.
Ruez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruez controlling the position well.
Ruez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Grey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruez has hold of Grey's hands but Grey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Ruez is defending well.
Grey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grey controlling the action here.
Grey is trying to control. Ruez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grey wants to take a breather but Ruez is having none of it.
Ruez wants to control but Grey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Ruez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Desmond Grey.
Ruez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grey backs up against the cage.
Ruez with a poor takedown
and Grey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruez's guard.
Grey forces his way into half guard.
Grey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ruez trying to hold on to Grey's head to control him but Grey postures up.
Elvin Ruez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey winds up and cracks Ruez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grey throws and elbow that misses. Ruez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grey's guard. Nice move by Ruez!
Ruez is pushing down on Grey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grey is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruez has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Grey!
Desmond Grey retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem has chosen Time is Tickin away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Soeren Lindstroem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pablo Santos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindstroem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindstroem stuffs the takedown.
Lindstroem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lindstroem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindstroem clinches up against the cage.
Lindstroem tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Lindstroem is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lindstroem down to the mat. Lindstroem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindstroem is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Lindstroem circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Lindstroem.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindstroem pushes Santos away with a front kick.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Lindstroem does it's job there.
Lindstroem has managed to clinch.
Lindstroem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lindstroem scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindstroem just leaning against Santos, taking a breather.
Lindstroem scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindstroem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Lindstroem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindstroem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lindstroem on the inside.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindstroem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindstroem.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Lindstroem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindstroem lands a nice knee to the body.
Lindstroem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lindstroem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lindstroem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santos's face.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindstroem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Lindstroem scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos is pressed against the cage. Lindstroem pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Santos! Two more big strikes from Lindstroem and Santos crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Soeren Lindstroem!
Soeren Lindstroem is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Ice Baby. Blackmore has chosen Sometimes My Opponent Feels Like Screaming as his entrance music. Ritchie Blackmore 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackmore throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Blackmore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Blackmore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson moves out of range as Blackmore strikes.
Blackmore thuds a left hand into Henderson's body.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and Blackmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Blackmore.
Blackmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Blackmore lands a jab to the nose.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackmore scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackmore dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
Blackmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson wants to clinch but Blackmore slips to the side
letting Blackmore counter with a right hand.
Blackmore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Blackmore.
Blackmore lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Blackmore pushes him off.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson tries to clinch but Blackmore moves away
and Blackmore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson wants to clinch but Blackmore slips to the side
and Blackmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackmore scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch but Blackmore moves away
and Blackmore counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
letting Blackmore counter with a right hand.
A big right from Blackmore misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackmore counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blackmore counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson.
Blackmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackmore.
Blackmore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Blackmore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Blackmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackmore tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Blackmore counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Blackmore.
Blackmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Blackmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blackmore.
Blackmore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Blackmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackmore.
Blackmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Blackmore jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Blackmore around his waist. Blackmore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackmore's efforts to push away.
Blackmore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore fails to pull guard.
Blackmore tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackmore drops back down to his feet.
Blackmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson working Blackmore over with knees to the body.
Henderson tries to work over Blackmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blackmore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henderson's brow.
Henderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Blackmore's ribcage. Blackmore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Blackmore shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Blackmore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blackmore avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackmore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackmore lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Blackmore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henderson clinches but Blackmore breaks the clinch
and Blackmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Blackmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Blackmore counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson.
Blackmore scores with a jab.
Blackmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Blackmore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Blackmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackmore avoids the head kick by Henderson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson wants to clinch but Blackmore slips to the side
letting Blackmore counter with a right hand.
Henderson clinches but Blackmore breaks the clinch
and Blackmore counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackmore closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Blackmore pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackmore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackmore misses with a straight left.
Henderson lands a head kick. Blackmore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson wants to clinch
and Blackmore counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson forces Blackmore back against the cage and clinches.
Blackmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore letting Henderson take a breather here.
Blackmore avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Blackmore tries to tie him up.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Blackmore avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blackmore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Blackmore avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Blackmore in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blackmore looking for a takedown.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blackmore.
Henderson has Blackmore pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henderson throws an elbow but misses.
Blackmore blocks the elbow strike.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Blackmore around his waist. Blackmore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blackmore is defending well for now.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Blackmore blocks it.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackmore's defenses.
Blackmore tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackmore drops back down to his feet.
Blackmore tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson stalling the fight.
Blackmore jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackmore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blackmore is tightening it up a little... Henderson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Henderson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Henderson taps out! nice BJJ there by Blackmore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ritchie Blackmore!
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hype
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pop
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