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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iron Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caloy Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iron Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caloy Labayen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Labayen!
Vines tries to close the distance and clinch but Labayen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vines gets the takedown into side control.
Labayen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Labayen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vines controls the position from side control.
Labayen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vines's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Vines! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Labayen has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iron Vines!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tayrina Brocha (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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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tayrina Brocha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas shoots in for a takedown but Brocha shows good takedown defense.
Arcinas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brocha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red Arcinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcinas has a takedown stuffed.
Arcinas is looking to clinch.
Arcinas lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Brocha can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Arcinas and Brocha drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Arcinas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Arcinas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Fredholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredholm comes to the cage accompanied by Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristoffer Fredholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredholm stuffs the takedown.
Gi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gi shoots in for a takedown but Fredholm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Fredholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gi shoots for a takedown but Fredholm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kristoffer Fredholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Gi.
Fredholm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fredholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gi.
Gi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredholm tries to avoid it but Gi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredholm to the ground. Fredholm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredholm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredholm stuffs the takedown attempt from Gi. Gi gets slowly back to his feet.
Fredholm throws a nice looking combination but Gi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredholm misses with a double jab.
Gi shoots in for a double leg but Fredholm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gi looks gassed!
Gi needs to keep his hands up - Fredholm had a free shot at his head there.
Kai Gi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Fredholm. No joy for Gi on that attempt.
Gi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fredholm lands a slapping body shot.
Fredholm lands with a cross.
Fredholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Fredholm.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gi tries to clinch there but Fredholm circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fredholm.
Fredholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fredholm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gi moves forwards but Fredholm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fredholm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fredholm connects with the punch.
Gi tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Gi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fredholm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredholm.
Gi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredholm dips to his left and cracks Gi with an uppercut!
Fredholm misses with a double jab.
Fredholm cracks Gi with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Gi.
Gi misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gi dodges the punch combination from Fredholm.
Fredholm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fredholm duly obliges.
Fredholm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredholm circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Fredholm coming out on top.
Fredholm throws a looping overhand right but Gi ducks down to avoid it.
Gi shoots in and drives through. Fredholm sprawls well.
Gi closes the distance and clinches up with Fredholm, looking for a takedown. Gi pushes Fredholm against the cage but Fredholm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fredholm scores with a hook to the body. Gi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fredholm looks to land a combination but Gi avoids it well.
Gi closes the distance and clinches up with Fredholm, looking for a takedown. Gi pushes Fredholm against the cage but Fredholm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fredholm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gi has managed to clinch.
Fredholm wants a takedown but no success here.
Fredholm jumps guard but Gi stands there with Fredholm around his waist. Fredholm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fredholm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gi is looking to control Fredholm's arms but Fredholm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gi has his back to the cage.
Fredholm can't break the clinch.
Gi is looking to control Fredholm's arms but Fredholm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gi has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fredholm smiles and moves away.
Fredholm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gi.
Gi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fredholm is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gi.
A left and a right from Gi both land. Nice combination.
Fredholm connects with a body shot.
Gi walks into a jab.
Gi throws a head kick that misses.
Gi throws a front kick aimed at Fredholm's knee but Fredholm avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Fredholm.
Gi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredholm's waist but Fredholm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gi off to one side.
Fredholm throws a right and a left that Gi avoids nicely.
Gi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fredholm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gi is looking to clinch but Fredholm is avoiding it.
Gi shoots in but Fredholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gi throws a head kick but Fredholm moves out of range.
Fredholm is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fredholm throws a jab when Gi was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fredholm misses.
Fredholm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gi.
Fredholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gi.
Fredholm keeps the fight on the outside.
Gi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredholm scores with a punch to the head.
Gi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fredholm pinned against the cage. Fredholm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gi looks for a takedown but Fredholm sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fredholm!
Gi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gi dives in and grabs Fredholm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredholm pushes down on Gi's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fredholm jabs Gi right on the nose. Gi blinks but takes it well.
Gi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredholm throws a right hand that Gi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gi also avoids with ease.
Fredholm stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Fredholm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Fredholm.
Kristoffer Fredholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Gi shoots for a takedown but Fredholm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gi.
Fredholm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Fredholm.
Gi walks into a stiff left hand from Fredholm.
Gi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kristoffer Fredholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Gi.
Fredholm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gi throws a chopping leg kick but Fredholm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kristoffer Fredholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredholm scores with a jab.
Fredholm catches Gi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredholm with a nice cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredholm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fredholm jumps guard.
Gi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gi won't allow Fredholm to get back to his feet.
Gi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gi wants to control from the top but Fredholm keeps moving.
Gi prevents Fredholm from getting back to his feet.
Gi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredholm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gi on the ground.
Gi wants to pass the guard but Fredholm is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredholm scores with a nice 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.
Gi misses with a takedown attempt - Fredholm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredholm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fredholm lands a right hook to the body.
Kristoffer Fredholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gi moves into the clinch successfully.
Gi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredholm tries to break the clinch but Gi is controlling the position.
Gi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fredholm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gi pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredholm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gi with a knee to the head.
Fredholm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fredholm looking for a takedown.
Gi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredholm circles away.
Fredholm connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Fredholm misses.
Gi slips a jab from Fredholm.
Gi misses with a double jab
and Fredholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredholm tries to bum rush Gi with a series of wild strikes but Gi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredholm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gi walks into a left hand.
Gi tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Gi scores with a four punch combination!
Gi misses with a takedown attempt - Fredholm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredholm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gi. Gi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown by Gi or perhaps it was just good defense by Fredholm which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gi shoots for a takedown but Fredholm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gi closes the distance and clinches up with Fredholm, looking for a takedown. Gi pushes Fredholm against the cage but Fredholm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fredholm lands with a cross.
Gi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gi clinches but Fredholm breaks the clinch
and Gi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredholm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredholm as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Fredholm coming out on top.
Fredholm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fredholm slips a jab and a cross from Gi.
Gi tries to clinch up
letting Fredholm counter with a right hand.
Gi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredholm circles away.
Fredholm connects with a looping right hand.
Gi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredholm defends it nicely.
Fredholm connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Fredholm dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gi fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gi.
Fredholm cracks Gi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Fredholm scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Fredholm does no damage.
Gi fails with the takedown.
Kristoffer Fredholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Gi.
Fredholm scores with a three punch combo!
Gi darts in trying to clinch
and Fredholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredholm scores with a nice head shot.
Gi darts in trying to clinch
and Fredholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredholm's waist but Fredholm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gi off to one side.
A punch combination from Fredholm misses.
Gi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gi ducks under a wild hook from Fredholm.
Gi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fredholm counters with a straight right hand.
Fredholm leaves Gi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fredholm digs a good body shot into Gi's ribs.
Fredholm swinging wildly here.
Gi tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Fredholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredholm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gi wants to clinch.
Gi tries to clinch up but Fredholm circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fredholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gi lands a head kick. Fredholm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fredholm scores with the left hand. Gi knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Fredholm does it's job there.
Fredholm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fredholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gi moves in looking to clinch but Fredholm pushes him off.
Gi dives in and grabs Fredholm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredholm pushes down on Gi's head and hops out.
Fredholm with a nice cross.
Fredholm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredholm.
Gi shoots in but Fredholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gi has a takedown stuffed.
Fredholm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gi tries to clinch but Fredholm moves out of range.
Fredholm throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gi darts in trying to clinch
and Fredholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fredholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fredholm slaps away a takedown attempt from Gi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredholm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fredholm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gi on the side of the head.
Gi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gi tries to clinch up.
Fredholm throws an overhand right that lands on Gi's shoulder, as Gi tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredholm stuffs the takedown.
Gi is looking to clinch.
Fredholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gi throws a nice looking combination but Fredholm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredholm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gi's head.
Gi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fredholm's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Fredholm. No joy for Gi on that attempt.
Gi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredholm is fending him off so far but Gi persists. Nope, Fredholm circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredholm slaps away a takedown attempt from Gi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gi wants to clinch but Fredholm slips to the side
enabling Fredholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredholm slaps away a takedown attempt from Gi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredholm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gi tries to clinch up
letting Fredholm counter with a right hand.
Kai Gi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristoffer Fredholm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoffer Fredholm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredholm, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoffer Fredholm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hershey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaegerjaquez's entrance music is "No More Sorrow" by Linkin Park (Grimmjow Edition). A fine choice. Hershey has chosen dumpy whumpy as his entrance music. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Hershey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hershey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hershey's head backwards.
Hershey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jaegerjaquez scores with the left hand. Hershey knows he should have avoided that one.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hershey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hershey misses with a head kick.
Hershey walks into a stiff left hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tests Hershey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Hershey.
Jaegerjaquez clinches with his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Jaegerjaquez on the inside.
Hershey is rocked!
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hershey is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaegerjaquez finish him?
Hershey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hershey looks gassed!
Jaegerjaquez presses Hershey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaegerjaquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaegerjaquez dips a shoulder and cracks Hershey with a mighty uppercut! Hershey falls back against the cage and Jaegerjaquez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hershey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jaegerjaquez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amazing Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanamichi Sakuragi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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170 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amazing Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestler throws a head kick but Sakuragi moves out of range.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrestler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Wrestler scores with a four punch combination!
Wrestler scores a takedown into full mount!
Wrestler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sakuragi?
Sakuragi tries to lock up and control but Wrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuragi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuragi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wrestler looking to finish Sakuragi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakuragi!
Sakuragi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wrestler landing strikes from the mount and Sakuragi is in trouble!
Wrestler tries to control but Sakuragi wriggling away.
Wrestler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakuragi's face.
Sakuragi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wrestler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wrestler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sakuragi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakuragi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakuragi taking shots to the head.
Sakuragi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wrestler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wrestler has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sakuragi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amazing Wrestler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Broadwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Gonzalez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Broadwater!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadwater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broadwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Broadwater off to one side.
Broadwater misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck for Broadwater with that takedown attempt.
Anthony Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Broadwater.
Broadwater wants to land a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez jabs Broadwater right on the nose. Broadwater blinks but takes it well.
Broadwater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broadwater tries to score with a low kick but Gonzalez moves his leg out of the way.
Broadwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Broadwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Broadwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Broadwater looks gassed!
Donk. Gonzalez catches Broadwater right on the button with a cross.
Broadwater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Broadwater on the side of the head.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez cracks Broadwater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jim Broadwater has been cut.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Broadwater's midsection.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broadwater's head backwards.
Broadwater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Broadwater is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonzalez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Broadwater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broadwater needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gonzalez duly obliges.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broadwater momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Broadwater misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Broadwater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gonzalez connects with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy right hand. Broadwater should have avoided that one.
Gonzalez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Broadwater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broadwater at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Broadwater has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broadwater on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Gonzalez - just one landing.
Broadwater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broadwater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Broadwater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Broadwater walks into a straight right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez with a hook.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broadwater needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy right hand. Broadwater should have avoided that one.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Broadwater's body.
Jab by Gonzalez.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Broadwater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broadwater's head backwards.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Jim Broadwater's cut even more.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez cracks Broadwater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Broadwater takes one to the side of the head.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
Broadwater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Broadwater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Broadwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Broadwater somewhat.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broadwater's head backwards.
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
Broadwater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The cut above Jim Broadwater's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Broadwater's head back.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broadwater on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadwater needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Broadwater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tests Broadwater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jim Broadwater's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Broadwater doesn't seem bothered though.
Broadwater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Broadwater shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Broadwater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Broadwater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gonzalez stalks Broadwater and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Broadwater's face. Broadwater staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab by Gonzalez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez connects with a looping right hand.
Broadwater takes one to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jim Broadwater's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Gonzalez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Rua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Kain !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kain .
Kain shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Kain counters with an outside leg kick.
Rafael Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Kain misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kain as Rua shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Kain persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Kain has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.
Kain pulls guard.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Kain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kain manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Kain 's guard.
Kain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kain wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Kain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Kain .
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua being controlled here momentarily.
Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kain !
Kain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
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.
Kain decides to stand back up.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kain .
Kain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kain moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kain thows a big elbow that misses.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua has his foot on Kain 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kain works his way back into a safe position though.
Kain 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kain defends well.
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
Rua stuffs the takedown attempt from Kain . Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Kain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kain pulls his head out easily.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kain pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rua wants it to stay on the feet.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua shoots in but Kain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!
Kain takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Kain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kain pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua is not content to let Kain control the position.
Kain moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rua.
Kain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rua to his feet.
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.
Kain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rua is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Rua is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafael Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kain .
Kain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kain 's guard.
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kain is on top in guard.
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking for subs off his back but Kain has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rua wants to improve his position but Kain is controlling well.
Kain postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rua to stand up.
Rua stuffs the takedown attempt from Kain . Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafael Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Kain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Kain shows good takedown defense.
Rua leaves Kain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kain misses with a takedown
and Rua counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kain !
Rua wants to finish this one by submission but Kain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rua.
Rua is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kain has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rua.
Rua jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kain and Rua has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kain is trying to improve his position.
Rua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Kain defends the submission attempt.
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Kain looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kain moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Kain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Rua counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rafael Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kain .
Kain seems keen to control Rua's posture.
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kain struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rua working away.
Rua tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rua has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rua is trying to get an arm triangle but Kain is defending well.
Rafael Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Kain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An elbow from Rua crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kain 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kain !
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