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HFC 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Notch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sanders IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Notch Johnson!
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, Mark Sanders IV!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders IV drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanders IV trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Sanders IV drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Sanders IV off! Sanders IV jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Sanders IV trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Sanders IV is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders IV postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanders IV, into his guard.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanders IV's head.
Sanders IV is striking off his back. Johnson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sanders IV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanders IV.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sanders IV keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanders IV's head.
Sanders IV wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanders IV on the ground.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson works over Sanders IV with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders IV's brow.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders IV's brow.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sanders IV keeps moving.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanders IV keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Sanders IV blocks nicely.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanders IV is looking to sinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sanders IV's body to avoid the submission. Sanders IV has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sanders IV arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Sanders IV!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KC Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michi Dogbrother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KC Richmond!
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, Michi Dogbrother!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogbrother avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richmond throws a body kick that misses.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Dogbrother circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Richmond as Dogbrother shoots in.
Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dogbrother closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogbrother is trying to work for a kimura but Richmond is defending well.
Dogbrother is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richmond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dogbrother is working for a kimura but Richmond is defending it quite comfortably.
Richmond looking for submissions off his back.
Richmond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dogbrother pulls his head out easily.
Dogbrother really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richmond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richmond actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogbrother wants to work for an arm triangle but Richmond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richmond is defending against the submission attempts here by Dogbrother.
Dogbrother looks gassed!
Dogbrother seems to be working for a kimura but Richmond defends the submission attempt.
Dogbrother looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dogbrother is tapping! Great win for Richmond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). KC Richmond!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Ripko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ripko's choice of entrance music: Doctor P - Sweet Shop. Carlton Ripko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
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, Carlton Ripko!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripko looks to land a combination but Mastadon avoids it well.
Ripko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ripko lands a high kick!
Mastadon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mastadon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mastadon is rocked!
Ripko connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mastadon to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ripko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Ripko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Lloyd Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Caps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lloyd Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lloyd Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Caps!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross scores with a takedown into Caps's guard.
Cross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caps looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caps looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caps!
Caps working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard.
Caps thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cross, who protects the arm well.
Cross is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caps tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cross tries to bench press Caps off him but Caps keeps the position.
Cross is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caps off and has taken his back!
Caps wants to get back to his feet.
Cross is looking for the choke from the back position but Caps is controlling his hands well.
Cross looking for the choke from the back.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Caps's chin but Caps turns very nicely into Cross's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Caps.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cross working for submissions but it's allowed Caps to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caps maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cross could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Caps has cracked it and Cross is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Caps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Caps!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Florian sprawls well. He's pushed Stevenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Kenny Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stevenson.
Florian throws out a powerful jab.
Florian throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Florian tries to sprawl out of it but Stevenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Florian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Florian. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Florian lands with a kick to the temple. Stevenson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Florian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Florian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Florian lands with a good body shot.
Florian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Florian - that will leave a mark!
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Florian feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Florian drops Stevenson with a beautiful combination! Stevenson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Florian is looking for the KO!
Stevenson is rocked!
It looks like Joe Stevenson has been cut.
Florian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Florian finish him?
Florian connects with a solid leg kick.
Florian lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian connects with a superb combination that knocks Stevenson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Florian before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Stevenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Florian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sharkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharkan comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch Please III. Bag is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: back on my feet again. Mark Sharkan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Punch Bag's chin.
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213 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ White 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sharkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punch Bag!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharkan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Punch Bag has been cut.
Sharkan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharkan keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharkan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharkan moves into the clinch.
Bag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bag manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharkan trying to control but Bag is working from the bottom.
Bag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharkan manages to get himself to full guard.
Bag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharkan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sharkan tries to get out of the position.
Bag is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sharkan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharkan keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Bag is pushing down on Sharkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sharkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Bag has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bag stands up and beckons Sharkan to join him on the feet.
Bag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharkan tries to avoid it but Bag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharkan to the ground. Sharkan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sharkan tries to clinch
so Bag counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bag trying to control but Sharkan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag thows a big elbow that misses.
Bag is stalling in the full guard.
Sharkan keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Bag looks gassed!
Bag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharkan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag wants to control from the top but Sharkan keeps moving.
Bag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bag scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bag is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharkan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bag.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharkan defending well though.
Sharkan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bag on the ground.
Bag thows a huge punch but Sharkan dodges it nicely.
Sharkan tries to get to full guard but Bag has control of the leg.
Sharkan is refusing to be controlled, as Bag sits in half guard.
Sharkan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punch Bag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punch Bag's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sharkan has his takedown stuffed
and Bag counters with a takedown into side control.
Bag is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharkan is defending well.
Bag working the ground and pound but Sharkan is defending the strikes.
Bag is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sharkan's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Bag are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bag is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sharkan to see if he's OK.
Bag in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sharkan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bag works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharkan is looking to escape.
Sharkan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharkan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bag.
Bag controlling his opponent.
Bag looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sharkan suckers Bag into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Sharkan is now in Bag's guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bag is on top in guard.
Sharkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bag is one step ahead there.
Sharkan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punch Bag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Punch Bag's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sharkan works over Bag's head and body with a nice combination.
Bag seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sharkan shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bag is backing up but Sharkan catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bag covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sharkan Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Sharkan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinn Sixx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wizard has chosen Go Hate as his entrance music. Matt Wizard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sinn Sixx's chin.
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180 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sinn Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sixx throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sixx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Matt Wizard has been cut.
Sixx lands a body shot.
Wizard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sixx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sixx lands a left and a right that send Wizard crashing to the mat, dazed. Sixx thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wizard looks gassed!
Sixx looks to land a combination but Wizard avoids it well.
Wizard walks straight into a right hand from Sixx - that's dropped him! Sixx jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wizard from any more punishment! Wizard complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sinn Sixx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markus Nolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolin comes to the cage accompanied by Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Nolin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nolin on the side of the head.
Nolin slips a jab from Johnson.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson swings for the body but Nolin moves out of range.
Nolin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nolin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Nolin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Nolin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nolin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nolin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nolin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolin trying to control the pace.
Nolin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Nolin winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Nolin sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nolin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nolin lands with a punch from half guard.
Nolin 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.
Ground and pound from Nolin.
Nolin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nolin wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson pushes Nolin off looking to stand but Nolin dives back in and keeps control.
Nolin throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Nolin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Nolin eventually gives up the hold.
Nolin tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nolin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nolin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson kicks off Nolin and gets to his feet.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nolin.
Nolin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nolin fails with a takedown attempt.
Nolin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolin off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Nolin ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nolin shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nolin shoots in but no luck this time.
Nolin slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Markus Nolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nolin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nolin gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nolin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson pushes Nolin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nolin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nolin looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nolin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Nolin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nolin is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nolin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nolin prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Nolin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nolin trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Nolin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to kick Nolin off but Nolin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nolin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nolin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nolin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nolin trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Nolin is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Markus Nolin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nolin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nolin.
Nolin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nolin takes one to the side of the head.
Nolin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Nolin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Nolin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nolin with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nolin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson bucks up and throws Nolin to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nolin slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Nolin staying out of range there.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nolin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Nolin on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nolin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Kevin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nolin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nolin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nolin prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Nolin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson pushes Nolin off looking to stand but Nolin dives back in and keeps control.
Nolin wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Nolin trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Nolin cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nolin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nolin punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nolin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Nolin's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nolin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Nolin's body position as best he can.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Nolin's attempts to control the action.
Nolin looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Markus Nolin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Nolin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nolin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Nolin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nolin.
Nolin landing some decent shots from guard.
Nolin throwing strikes but missing.
Nolin 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.
Nolin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nolin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nolin trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nolin takes one to the side of the head.
Nolin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Nolin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand up but Nolin is controlling him.
Nolin landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nolin stops Johnson from standing up.
Nolin throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Nolin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nolin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Nolin throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nolin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nolin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nolin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Nolin from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nolin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nolin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Nolin had his way with Kevin Johnson in that round.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Nolin shoots in.
Nolin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nolin is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nolin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ground and pound from Nolin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson is not content to let Nolin control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nolin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nolin.
Johnson stops Nolin from passing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nolin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nolin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Nolin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nolin.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nolin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nolin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Nolin seems unphased.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nolin shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson tries to bum rush Nolin with a series of wild strikes but Nolin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nolin fails to land the takedown.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nolin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nolin gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nolin misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nolin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a jab when Nolin was well out of range.
Markus Nolin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nolin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Nolin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Nolin is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nolin looking to pass the guard.
Kevin Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Markus Nolin.
I think Nolin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Nolin!
Markus Nolin is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Bad Boy 4 Life as his entrance music. Tito Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeru Kobayashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi misses with a few strikes there.
Kobayashi misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Kobayashi - just one landing.
Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortiz throws a hook but Kobayashi avoids it easily.
Kobayashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobayashi's waist but Kobayashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side.
Ortiz looks for a takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well.
Ortiz shoots in but Kobayashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeru Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz has Kobayashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kobayashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobayashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobayashi scores with a jab.
Kobayashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortiz should have avoided that one.
Kobayashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kobayashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kobayashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortiz misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kobayashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobayashi connects with a right hand. Ortiz shakes it off.
Ortiz ducks right into an uppercut from Kobayashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobayashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobayashi connects with a right hand. Ortiz shakes it off.
Kobayashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi with a hook.
Kobayashi lands a jab to Ortiz's midsection.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Kobayashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kobayashi lands the left hand.
It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.
Takeru Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.
Ortiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobayashi.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobayashi as he jumps to the side.
Kobayashi with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ortiz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kobayashi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ortiz.
Kobayashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobayashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Kobayashi keeps it at a distance.
Kobayashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kobayashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobayashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ortiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kobayashi lands a two punch combo.
Kobayashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ortiz's calf.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi scores with a nice body kick.
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kobayashi lands with a shot to the body.
Kobayashi thuds a left hand into Ortiz's body.
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobayashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kobayashi scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobayashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the body.
Kobayashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kobayashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kobayashi digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
Kobayashi cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Ortiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kobayashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kobayashi pushes Ortiz away with a front kick.
Kobayashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kobayashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kobayashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Kobayashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobayashi with a nice cross.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz walks into a stiff left hand from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobayashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kobayashi lands a body shot.
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
Ortiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobayashi lands with a good body shot.
Takeru Kobayashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobayashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobayashi.
Ortiz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kobayashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kobayashi scores with a hook.
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobayashi lunges at Ortiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortiz's hand.
Kobayashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobayashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortiz walks into a stiff left hand from Kobayashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobayashi tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobayashi to the ground. Kobayashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kobayashi digs a good hook to Ortiz's body.
Kobayashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobayashi. Kobayashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobayashi scores with the left hand. Ortiz knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Kobayashi - just one landing.
Kobayashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz's sensitive parts.
Ortiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kobayashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kobayashi finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobayashi scores with a hook to the body. Ortiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobayashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ortiz at a distance.
Ortiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortiz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Kobayashi.
Nice shot lands for Kobayashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kobayashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kobayashi lands with a kick to the temple. Ortiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ortiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kobayashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
Kobayashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobayashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz postures up in Kobayashi's guard and throws a big left but Kobayashi blocks it.
Ortiz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ortiz seems to have locked his on tight now - Kobayashi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ortiz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz is the new light heavyweight champion!
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