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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KC Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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, KC Richmond! 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, Adolf Beck! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Richmond tries to clinch there but Beck circles away.
Richmond misses with an uppercut. Beck looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Beck trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom. Richmond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Richmond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Beck wants to pass the guard but Richmond is keeping the position. Beck trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom. Richmond keeping full guard, as Beck tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beck stands up over Richmond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Beck 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. Beck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richmond is proving hard to escape from. Richmond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Beck gets to his feet. Richmond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Beck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richmond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Beck works a leg free and moves into half guard. Richmond actively working from the bottom here. Richmond is breathing heavily. Beck moves nicely into side control. Beck lands some shots froms side control. Beck working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richmond is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Beck lands some shots froms side control. Beck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Richmond to see if he's OK. Richmond is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Richmond down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beck lands an elbow. Richmond looks to move to half guard but instead Beck has passed into mount! Damn! Beck working away from the top, dropping strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beck controlling from mount. Richmond tries to reverse the position but Beck maintains control. Beck lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richmond hang on? Richmond tries to reverse the position but Beck maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Richmond's face.
Beck lands a nice shot to the head. Beck breaks from Richmond's wrist control and lands an elbow. Richmond is squirming around, avoiding Beck's attempts to control the action. Richmond is bucking up trying to escape but Beck cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Beck landing punches. Beck lands a big shot there that rocks Richmond but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beck trying to control but he's not successful this time. Richmond is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Beck. A nice elbow there by Beck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beck controlling from mount. Richmond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Richmond?
The referee warns Richmond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richmond looks a forlorn figure.
Richmond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Beck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Richmond takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Beck raining down shots from the mount! Richmond working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Beck dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beck showed some decent athleticism there. Beck slips a nice elbow through Richmond's hands, connecting with Richmond's forehead. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adolf Beck has got the better of the ground game so far. Beck tries to pass to full mount but Richmond defends it. Richmond has hold of Beck's hands but Beck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Beck seems to be working for a kimura but Richmond defends the submission attempt. Richmond looking for subs from the bottom but Beck mounts him! A nice elbow there by Beck. Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Beck connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beck breaks from Richmond's wrist control and lands an elbow. Beck landing shots from mount. Beck lands a big shot there that rocks Richmond but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Richmond is looking to get to half guard. Beck punishing his opponent with strikes. Beck lands a nice shot to the head. Beck breaks from Richmond's wrist control and lands an elbow. Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Beck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Richmond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richmond is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beck lands a nice shot to the head. Beck lands a heavy elbow. Beck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richmond looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Beck. Richmond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Beck is landing with some decent strikes but Richmond is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Beck scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Richmond is rocked! Beck looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Richmond covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Beck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Negative Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rojas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant be Touched. Nancy has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Dominic Rojas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the 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, Dominic Rojas! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Negative Nancy! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Rojas. A head kick misses from Nancy. Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Nancy avoids it. Nancy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nancy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rojas wants to slow Nancy down by chopping away at his legs. Nancy misses with a leg kick and Rojas counters with a slapping leg kick. Nancy looks gassed! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojas checks a leg kick. Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rojas throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
Rojas lands a head kick. Nancy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Negative Nancy has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rojas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A good leg kick by Rojas. Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Negative Nancy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nancy. Rojas misses with a body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rojas. Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nancy. That did some damage! Nancy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Nancy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A decent looking body kick lands there for Rojas. Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Nancy avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Nice body kick from Rojas. Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nancy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nancy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rojas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Nancy throws a lazy body kick and Rojas counters with a body kick. Rojas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick. Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nancy. Rojas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nancy moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rojas. A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Nancy down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rojas thows a body kick. Nancy tries to catch it but that hurt him. Nancy moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Rojas throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
Rojas feints and then cracks Nancy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nancy down. Rojas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Rojas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rojas misses with a head kick.
Nancy throws a lazy head kick and Rojas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nancy avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a body kick. Nancy blocks a head kick by Rojas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rojas throws a wild body kick that Nancy sees coming a mile off. Nancy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas. Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas throws a body kick that misses. Nancy just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
Rojas swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rojas throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nancy throws a leg kick and Rojas counters with a slapping leg kick. Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Rojas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Negative Nancy's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nancy moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Nancy throws a leg kick and Rojas counters with a good, hard body kick but Nancy shrugs it off. Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Nancy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rojas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nancy if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A decent looking body kick lands there for Rojas. Rojas is looking to land body kicks. Nancy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nancy is breathing heavily. Rojas misses with a body kick. Nancy looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range. Rojas slips a straight right by Nancy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nancy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rojas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nancy's sensitive parts. Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nancy. Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Nancy off balance momentarily. Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nancy can do to turn this around? Rojas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nancy's sensitive parts. A solid leg kick lands there for Rojas.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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! Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rojas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nancy's calf. Rojas lands with a kick to the temple. Nancy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nancy avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Nancy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rojas. Rojas tries to land a front kick but Nancy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nancy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas. Nancy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rojas. Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Nancy avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nancy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rojas. Nancy shrugs it off though. Nice body kick there by Rojas. Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rojas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nancy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rojas. Nancy throws a big shot that misses. Nancy moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nancy. That did some damage! Rojas throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rojas lands a head kick. Nancy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A nice leg kick lands there from Rojas. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Rojas. Nancy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nancy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Rojas. Rojas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nancy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Rojas dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Negative Nancy'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. This is the final round!
Rojas cracks the inside of Nancy's front leg. Rojas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nancy's head. Rojas scores with a head kick.
Nancy loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Nancy. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet. Rojas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rojas throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
Rojas lands a nice looking body kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Rojas. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nancy blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick. Nancy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nancy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nancy blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nancy. That did some damage! Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas throws a body kick that misses. Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick. Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Nancy down. Nancy avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rojas throws a head kick that Nancy semi-blocks.
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! Nancy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Rojas. Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick. Nancy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rojas. Rojas throws a body kick that misses. Rojas scoring well with a low kick there.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Nancy moves out of range easily. Rojas scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rojas. Nancy avoids the head kick by Rojas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nancy misses with a leg kick and Rojas counters with a low kick, right behind Nancy 's knee. Dominic Rojas is winning the standup battle so far. Rojas misses with a body kick. Nancy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nancy blocks a head kick by Rojas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Nancy down. Rojas misses with a body kick. Rojas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Rojas scores with a nice body kick.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nancy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rojas throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
Nancy moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A good leg kick by Rojas. Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nancy's calf. A head kick misses from Rojas. Rojas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rojas cracks the inside of Nancy's front leg. Rojas scoring well with a low kick there.
Nancy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rojas can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nancy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Negative Nancy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Dominic Rojas showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rojas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Rojas! Dominic Rojas retains his heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Caps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Caps! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Caps walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Caps fails with a takedown attempt. Caps shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely. Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Johnson. Caps is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Caps has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Caps is rocked! Caps shoots in but no luck this time. Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Caps. Johnson with a jab. Caps is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him? Caps fails with the takedown. Caps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caps somewhat. Caps seems to have recovered his senses. Caps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Caps looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson scores with a jab to the body. Nice combo by Johnson! Oh, that's hurt him - Caps falls to the canvas and Johnson follows him into side control.
It looks like Gary Caps has been cut. Caps is not content to let Johnson control the position. Caps is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson working the ground and pound. Johnson lands a nice forearm strike. Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Caps is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Caps manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Caps wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson content just to control the position here. Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish! Caps wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Caps is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active. Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caps is looking to escape. Caps sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Caps on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Johnson misses with a head shot. Caps uses the momentum to regain guard. Johnson chips away with some ground and pound. Caps has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though. Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Caps looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caps controlling the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gary Caps's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson works Caps's body with a nice hook. Gary Caps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch lands to the side of Caps 's head but he takes it in his stride. No luck with that takedown attempt from Caps. Johnson scores with a punch to the head. Kevin Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Johnson lands an overhand right. Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Caps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Caps. Caps gets slowly back to his feet. Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Caps. Caps shoots in but no luck this time. Johnson drops Caps with a right and a left! Johnson comes rushing in but Caps regains his composure and manages to keep Johnson in guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Caps keeps moving. Johnson connects with a couple of short punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson is in close to Caps's body, working some short punches and elbows. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Caps working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Caps is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well. Johnson content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Johnson working some strikes from top position. Johnson wants to control from the top but Caps keeps moving. Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Caps. Johnson trying to control but Caps is working from the bottom. Caps is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caps wants to sweep but no luck. Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Caps lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson! Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Caps's attempts to control the action. Caps looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
That's four 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. Johnson really wants to buck Caps off and get back to his feet. Caps is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson! Johnson stays in close to Caps's body and controls the position. Caps working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gary Caps's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Caps takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Caps shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caps gets slowly back to his feet. Kevin Johnson is winning the standup battle so far. Caps looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Johnson pushes Caps off and gets back to his feet. Johnson scores with a one two! Caps had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Caps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Caps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johnson duly obliges. Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Caps shoots in. Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Caps. Johnson stalks Caps and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caps's face. Caps staggers backwards, shaken. Caps misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Caps throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caps shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Johnson cracks a nice hook into Caps's ribs. Caps shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Caps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Caps persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing. Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Caps, before circling back to the center of the mat. Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Caps throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Caps shoots in but no luck this time. Johnson scores with a nice head shot. Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caps. Nice uppercut there from Johnson. Caps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Caps persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing. Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Johnson connects with a single shot there. Johnson leaves Caps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Caps 's head but he takes it in his stride. Caps shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Johnson lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caps. Johnson throws a one two combo.
Caps throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range. Kevin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Caps throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body. Caps fails with the takedown and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Caps tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Caps does no damage. Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Caps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caps misses with a takedown attempt and Caps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Caps misses with a takedown letting Johnson counter with a right hand. Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caps at a distance.
No joy there for Caps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caps doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson lands an overhand right. Caps fails with the takedown and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body. Caps tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Caps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Johnson counters with a straight right hand. Caps misses with a takedown attempt and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here. Caps throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Caps tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Caps misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Caps with a lazy takedown attempt and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Caps with a lazy takedown attempt and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. Caps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Caps wants to clinch. Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw. Kevin Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Caps misses with a takedown and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caps. Caps circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Caps has his takedown stuffed and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. Caps dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Caps's head and hops out. Gary Caps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Caps takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caps.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corliss Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corliss Williams had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 Los Angeles, Corliss Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Maya! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams throws a right hand that Maya ducks under and follows up with a left that Maya also avoids with ease. Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Williams avoids the attempt from Maya to control. Maya is controlling an arm, preventing Williams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams controlling from the full mount. Maya blocking the ground and pound. Maya is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maya regains half guard. Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Maya stuffs the takedown. Maya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Maya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Maya looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Maya misses with a takedown and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Maya trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Maya wants to get back to full guard. Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams decides to stand and escape the position. Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown and Maya counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams tries to bench press Maya off him but Maya keeps the position. Maya is trying to move to mount but Williams reverses beautifully and ends up in Maya's guard. Williams postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maya is proving hard to escape from. Maya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily. Maya looks gassed! Williams stands and steps away. Maya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Maya gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams wanted to stand there but Maya had control of the position. Maya is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Williams throws a nice looking combination but Maya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Williams trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom. Maya is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Williams lands with an overhand left. Maya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corliss Williams dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Maya is retaining full guard. Maya wants to sweep but no luck. Williams stands and steps away. Maya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Corliss Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maya tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance. Maya with a poor takedown letting Williams counter with a right hand. Maya slips under a jab from Williams. Maya with a lazy takedown attempt and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Maya is breathing heavily. Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maya, up you get! This has been an exciting period of action! Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat. Williams gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams is looking to take a break and control but Maya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Williams controlling the position. Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Maya get back to his feet. Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maya to the mat! Maya manages to get full guard. Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Williams controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maya tries to get back to half guard but can't. Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Maya get back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Maya has his takedown stuffed and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Maya didn't expect that. Corliss Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maya. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maya, up you get! Williams throws a right and a left that both miss. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maya paws at him with a jab and circles away. Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maya at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maya gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Williams tries to bum rush Maya with a series of wild strikes but Maya uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Maya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Williams decides to stand back up. Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Williams working for a guillotine from mount but Maya is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams landing strikes from the mount and Maya is in trouble! Williams is standing up, even though he is in mount. Corliss Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maya can do to turn this around? Williams misses with an uppercut. Maya saw that one coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Williams closes the distance and clinches. Williams stalling in the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Williams throws a right and a left that both miss. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corliss Williams dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Maya slips a jab from Williams. Maya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Maya tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Some wild striking there from Maya.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Maya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams controlling from the top position. Williams wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving. Williams gets to his feet - Maya follows without any prompting. Maya tries to clinch up and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maya! Williams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maya can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Williams tries to control but Maya wriggling away. Williams is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maya moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Williams throws a nice looking combination but Maya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Williams tightens his grip and picks Maya up, before dumping him to the ground. Maya manages to land in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams wants to pass the guard but Maya is keeping the position. Williams 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. Williams 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. Maya looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maya swivels though and keeps the full guard. Williams stands up and waves to Maya to follow him. Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maya is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams tries to clinch but Maya is having none of it. Williams throws a right and a left that both miss. Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Williams controlling the position from side mount. An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Dan Maya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Williams tries to move to mount but Maya blocks the move with his legs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Williams in side control lands a decent elbow. Williams trying to control the position but Maya is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Corliss Williams showed his dominance in that final round. Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corliss Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Boy 4 Life. Quinn Lee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Ortiz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Lee! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee cracks Ortiz with a good jab. Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Good exchange - Lee coming out on top. Ortiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ortiz slips under a jab from Lee. Ortiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ortiz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ortiz, into his guard. Ortiz wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ortiz's guard. Ortiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. A jab from Lee misses. A jab from Lee does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ortiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ortiz in his tracks. Quinn Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it. Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat. Ortiz slips a jab from Lee. Lee looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Lee misses with a straight right. Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee misses with a looping right. A big right from Lee misses. Ortiz defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Ortiz takes a shot right to the bread basket. A decent looking cross lands there for Lee. Lee lands with a good body shot. Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily. Ortiz moves out of range as Lee strikes. Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lee wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment. Lee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ortiz! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee stands up from mount. Strange move. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Lee dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Lee scores with a jab. Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ortiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ortiz slips the punch. Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz. 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. Ortiz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Lee preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
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. Lee gets to his feet - Ortiz follows without any prompting. Ortiz moves out of range as Lee strikes. Lee misses with a combination
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lee lands with a hook. Ortiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ortiz lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot. Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot. Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot. Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ortiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. Ortiz takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut. Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lee throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it. Ortiz takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lee looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range. Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Lee misses with a straight right. Ortiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot. Lee misses with an uppercut. The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortiz doesn't seem phased though. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot. Lee leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Quinn Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lee lands with a right hand. Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz. Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes. Ortiz slips a jab from Lee. Ortiz slips under a jab from Lee. Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee misses with a hook. Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lee misses the jab. Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Lee scores with a nice head shot. Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes. Lee moves into range and connects with a jab. Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it. Ortiz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ortiz clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage. Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz wants to clinch. Ortiz scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee with a nice cross. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lee looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely. Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Lee misses with an uppercut. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lee throws out a powerful jab. Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortiz momentarily.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ortiz swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt. Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee cracks Ortiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ortiz with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lee thuds a left hand into Ortiz's body. Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ortiz blocks a jab. Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz. Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively. Ortiz defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Lee lands a jab to the head.
Quinn Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice shot by Lee. Ortiz tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target. Lee misses with a straight left. Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lee throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily. Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ortiz tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance. A big right from Lee misses. Lee with a jab. Ortiz dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out. Lee lands with a hook. Ortiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lee lands with an overhand left. Ortiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Ortiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ortiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ortiz moves away from the strike by Lee. Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two. Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee connects with a single shot there. Lee connects with a single shot there. 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 shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lee dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz. Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Lee really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Ortiz's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target. Ortiz is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it. Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice hook. Good exchange - Lee coming out on top. Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee jabs Ortiz right on the nose. Ortiz blinks but takes it well. Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee. Ortiz has a takedown stuffed. Lee throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Ortiz. Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lee thuds a left hand into Ortiz's body. Ortiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range. Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head. Lee clobbers Ortiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lee jabs Ortiz right on the nose. Ortiz blinks but takes it well. Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lee connects with a jab. Lee keeps the fight on the outside. Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook. Ortiz defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Ortiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lee throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range. Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz slips under a jab. Ortiz staying out of range there. Lee jabs at Ortiz's body. A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee scores with a jab. Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz. Lee lands a body shot.
Ortiz needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee. Ortiz slips under a jab. Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee misses with a looping left. Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ortiz walks into a jab. Lee throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range. Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination. Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lee lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover. Lee connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz. A big left from Lee misses. Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt. Lee missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab by Lee. Ortiz wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance. A big right from Lee misses. Ortiz staying out of range there. Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head. Lee tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ortiz slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt. Lee cracks Ortiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortiz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ortiz scores with a takedown into Lee's guard. Lee wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position. Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ortiz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Ortiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Lee dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. Nice shot by Lee. Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head. Lee misses with an uppercut. Ortiz saw that one coming. A jab from Lee does it's job there. Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well. Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot. Ortiz fails with the takedown. Ortiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range. Ortiz misses with the combination.
Lee lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ortiz tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lee tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lee throws a one two combo.
Ortiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee. Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortiz should have avoided that one. Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortiz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lee lands with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Lee. Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Lee. Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz. Lee scores with a nice strike. Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice hook. Quinn Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee misses with a hook. Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Lee. A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot. 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! Ortiz walks into a jab. Lee misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely. Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Donk. Lee catches Ortiz right on the button with a cross. Lee scores with a shot to the body.
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. Lee throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lee lands with a shot to the body. Ortiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ortiz tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ortiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time. Lee lands with a nice body punch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee 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.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ortiz on the side of the head. A right-left combo lands from Lee. Ortiz needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there. Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortiz off the cage and back into rage. 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! Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ortiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee connects with a single shot there. Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lee stuns Ortiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook. Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortiz off the cage and back into rage. Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee lands a body shot.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee. Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A decent looking cross lands there for Lee. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz. Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lee throws Ortiz to one side and escapes!
And that's the end of the fight! Quinn Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Suge Night scores the fight 44:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Lee! Quinn Lee is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iztiar Berejemas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cowelll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Cowelll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iztiar Berejemas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cowelll! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cowelll throws a nice looking combination but Berejemas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cowelll digs a good hook to Berejemas's body.
Jab from Cowelll. Cowelll lands with an overhand left. Cowelll lands a jab-cross combination. Some wild striking there from Cowelll.
Cowelll looks for the body kick but Berejemas saw that one coming. Berejemas shoots in but no luck this time. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cowelll throws a nice looking combination but Berejemas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cowelll pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Berejemas shoots in for a takedown but Cowelll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cowelll scores with a body shot.
Cowelll lunges at Berejemas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berejemas's hand. Cowelll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iztiar Berejemas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cowelll works over Berejemas's head and body with a nice combination. Berejemas looks for the body kick but Cowelll saw that one coming. Cowelll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berejemas. Berejemas misses with a shot to the body and Cowelll counters with a two punch combo. Berejemas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cowelll. Berejemas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cowelll counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Cowelll misses with a wild combination.
Berejemas has his takedown stuffed and Cowelll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Berejemas doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cowelll counters with a straight right hand. Berejemas misses with a takedown and Cowelll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Berejemas misses with a takedown and Cowelll counters with a one-two to the body.
Berejemas is rocked! Berejemas needs to keep his hands up - Cowelll had a free shot at his head there. Oh Berejemas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Berejemas seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cowelll shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Berejemas is backing up but Cowelll catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Berejemas covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cowelll Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cowelll!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Ripko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripko has chosen Doctor P - Sweet Shop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Miller! 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, Carlton Ripko! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ripko throws a right and a left that both miss. Ripko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard. Ripko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ripko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ripko wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller works over Ripko with some ground and pound from guard. Miller thows a big elbow that misses. Miller wants to control from the top but Ripko keeps moving. Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. Miller lands a couple of digs. Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Miller wants to pass the guard but Ripko is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ripko trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Ripko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Miller trying to control but Ripko is working from the bottom. Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Miller slips nicely into half guard. Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ripko taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard. Ripko wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Ripko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Miller lands with a punch from half guard. Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next. Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ripko is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard. Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Miller working over Ripko with some ground and pound. Ripko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller is trying to control. Ripko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miller works his way into side control. Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Ripko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Ripko is looking for a sweep. Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Ripko is defending well. Miller lands an elbow. Ripko looks gassed! Ripko seems a little lost for a moment, as Miller dominates the positioning. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Miller dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ripko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ripko shows good takedown defense. Ripko connects with an inside leg kick. Ripko misses with a series of wild punches.
Ripko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller staying out of range there. Some wild striking there from Ripko.
Ripko throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range. Ripko scores with a jab. Ripko swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Ripko misses. Ripko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller slips a jab and a cross from Ripko.
Ripko misses with the combination.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head. No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller. Miller shoots in for a double leg but Ripko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Miller shoots in for a double leg but Ripko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller blocks a head kick by Ripko.
Ripko throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller. Carlton Ripko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Danga de danga de dang - Ripko scores with a four punch combination! Ripko misses with a few strikes there.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ripko. Ripko obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ripko sprawls well. Ripko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet. Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ripko avoids it really well and circles away. Ripko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ripko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripko lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover. Ripko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ripko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlton Ripko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller tries for a takedown but Ripko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ripko tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ripko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ripko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ripko.
Ripko throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ripko lands a jab-cross combination. Miller shoots in but no luck this time. Miller misses with a looping right. Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ripko fails to land with a series of punches.
Dan Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ripko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Miller looks for a takedown but Ripko sprawls well. Miller moves forwards but Ripko connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Ripko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ripko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ripko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf. Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlton Ripko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice uppercut lands for Ripko. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Ripko.
Ripko tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it. Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ripko to score with a decent uppercut. Jab by Ripko. Ripko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ripko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ripko tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ripko stuffs the takedown. Ripko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ripko moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off. Ripko's corner calls for a 1-2. Ripko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ripko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ripko stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken. Some wild striking there from Ripko.
Some wild striking there from Ripko.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Miller 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller avoids the attempt from Ripko to control. Miller looking to control but Ripko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Miller lands a big elbow. Miller breaks from Ripko's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ripko taking shots to the head. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Miller avoids the attempt from Ripko to control. Ripko is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Ripko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ripko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Ripko tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control. Miller punishing his opponent with strikes. Miller avoids the attempt from Ripko to control. Miller looking to finish Ripko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ripko! Ripko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes. Miller controlling from the full mount. Miller punishing his opponent with strikes. Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miller controlling his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ripko is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Carlton Ripko. I think Ripko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carlton Ripko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klebanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Your Worst Nightmare. Kenny Florian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 cm
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danga de danga de dang - Florian scores with a four punch combination! Klebanov drops his hands momentarily and Florian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Klebanov wants to slow Florian down by chopping away at his legs. Florian misses with a few strikes there.
Florian throws a leg kick and Klebanov counters with a leg kick. Klebanov checks a low kick from Florian. Florian avoids the body shot from Klebanov.
Florian with a nice cross. Florian ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Klebanov misses with a body shot
and Florian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Klebanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Florian throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Klebanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Klebanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Klebanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Florian.
Klebanov is rocked! Klebanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Florian was well out of range. Poor timing from Klebanov. Oh Klebanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Florian misses with a wild combination.
Klebanov seems to have got his legs back now. A big right from Florian misses. Klebanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Florian scores with a sloppy right hand. Klebanov should have avoided that one. Klebanov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klebanov, right into the meat.
Klebanov slips a jab from Florian. Florian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Florian looks to land a combination but Klebanov avoids it well. Florian misses with a double jab.
Klebanov tries to move into range but Florian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Florian throws a jab when Klebanov was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Florian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Klebanov moves forwards but Florian connects with a nice, crisp jab. Florian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Florian thumps Klebanov with a low kick. Klebanov thows a leg kick but Florian checks it and Florian counters with a nice body kick.
Florian moves out of range as Klebanov strikes. Florian misses with a double jab
and Klebanov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Florian really felt that one! Florian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Klebanov tries to work over Florian's front leg with a kick but Florian checks it. Florian swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klebanov. Florian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Florian. Klebanov misses with a body punch
and Florian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Florian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Florian tries to bum rush Klebanov with a series of wild strikes but Klebanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Florian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klebanov momentarily.
Florian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Florian dips to his left and cracks Klebanov with an uppercut! Florian throws a front kick aimed at Klebanov's knee but Klebanov avoids it well. A punch combination from Florian misses. Florian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Florian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Florian misses with a body shot.
Kenny Florian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Klebanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klebanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Klebanov misses with a body kick. Florian scores with a jab to the jaw. Klebanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Florian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Klebanov throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Florian to counter with a crisp jab. Klebanov misses with a body shot.
Florian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Florian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Florian scores with a one two! Klebanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Klebanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Florian throws a head kick but Klebanov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Klebanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Florian looks to throw the jab but Klebanov is out of range. Klebanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Florian dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Klebanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Klebanov tries to score with some ground and pound. Florian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Florian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Klebanov is working Florian over with some ground and pound from side control. Florian is letting Klebanov control him for a moment. Klebanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Klebanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klebanov taking a breather here. Klebanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Florian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Florian takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An elbow from Klebanov crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. You can see the frustration on Florian's face as Klebanov controls the position. Klebanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Klebanov trying to control the action but Florian is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Klebanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Florian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks Klebanov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Klebanov prefers to stall for the moment though. Klebanov tries to score with some ground and pound. Florian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Klebanov trying to control the action but Florian is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The ground and pound from Klebanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Klebanov throws an elbow but Florian slips to the side and avoids it well. Klebanov controls the position. Florian is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Klebanov taking a breather here. Klebanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klebanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Florian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Florian throws an overhand right that lands on Klebanov's shoulder, as Klebanov tries to avoid the shot. Jab, jab by Florian - just one landing. Florian misses with a straight right. Kenny Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Klebanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Florian. Klebanov is looking to wear down Florian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Klebanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Florian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Klebanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Klebanov landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klebanov is putting a hurting on Florian here, landing some big shots from side control. Klebanov 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 Florian's shoulder. That is not cool. Klebanov lands some shots froms side control. Klebanov trying to control the action but Florian is working from the bottom. Klebanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Florian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klebanov landing strikes. Florian is trying to buck Klebanov off. Klebanov is working Florian over with some ground and pound from side control. Klebanov in side control, throwing shots but Florian defends. Klebanov misses with the ground and pound. Klebanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Klebanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Klebanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klebanov lands a nice forearm strike. Klebanov lands a few punches from side control. A lull in the action here as Klebanov stalls from top position. Check out the look on Klebanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Klebanov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on Klebanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Florian defending against the ground and pound. Klebanov controls the position. Florian wants to get back to his feet but Klebanov drags him back down. Florian takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Klebanov scores with a couple of short elbows. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Klebanov cracks Florian with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Florian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Florian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klebanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Florian. Klebanov avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klebanov throws a hook but Florian avoids it easily. Klebanov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Klebanov misses the body punch and Florian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Klebanov throws a leg kick and Florian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Florian scores with a jab to the head.
Klebanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Florian. Nice body punch from Klebanov. Klebanov throws a leg kick but Florian moved away. Florian thows a leg kick but Klebanov checks it and Klebanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klebanov defending well as Florian loads up on a big left hand. Florian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Klebanov throws a leg kick but Florian sees it coming and checks it nicely. A low kick from Klebanov misses and Florian counters with a series of strikes. Klebanov will be more careful next time no doubt. Klebanov cracks the inside of Florian's front leg. Florian tries to score with a low kick but Klebanov moves his leg out of the way. Florian with a body punch. A glancing blow. Good standup being displayed there by Florian as he connects with a hook. Florian scoring well with a low kick there.
Klebanov blocks a jab. Klebanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Klebanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Evgeni Klebanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Florian tries to kick Klebanov off but Klebanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Florian scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Klebanov manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Klebanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Florian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Klebanov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Florian because Klebanov loaded up on that one. Klebanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Florian trying desperately to get to his feet.
Florian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Klebanov with the ground and pound from mount. Klebanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Klebanov landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klebanov with the ground and pound from mount. Klebanov controlling the position easily from mount. Klebanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Klebanov looking to finish Florian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Florian! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Klebanov lands with some strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klebanov working away from the top, dropping strikes. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov had his way with Kenny Florian in that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Florian throws a shot from downtown. Klebanov moves away and avoids it. Florian misses with a body shot.
Klebanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Florian.
Klebanov scores with a nice head shot. Florian throws a big shot that misses. Florian lands a really nice looking cross but Klebanov seems unphased.
Klebanov throws a body punch but Florian moves out of range. Florian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klebanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Klebanov shoots in and bounces Florian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Klebanov stops Florian from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klebanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Florian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Klebanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Klebanov wants to control from the top but Florian keeps moving.
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. Klebanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Evgeni Klebanov just wasn't active enough. Klebanov walks into a left hand. Florian with a nice cross. Florian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klebanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klebanov tries to land a leg kick but Florian saw it coming and moves away.
Klebanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Florian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klebanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Florian's guard now. Florian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Klebanov sitting in guard here, content to control. Florian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klebanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Klebanov scoring with some ground and pound. Klebanov chips away with some ground and pound. Florian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Klebanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now. Klebanov wants to control from the top but Florian keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Evgeni Klebanov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Klebanov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Klebanov! Evgeni Klebanov is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuey Chuleta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuleta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CHINGO BLING - PUT MY SWAG ON REMIX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Askren! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuey Chuleta! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chuleta closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Chuleta pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chuleta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Askren swivels and escapes. Chuleta throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot. Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuleta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Askren is fending him off so far but Chuleta persists. Nope, Askren circles away and we're back to standing. John Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuey Chuleta. Askren circles away from the clinch attempt and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Askren staying out of range there. Chuleta tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch. Chuleta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren throws a head punch that misses. Chuleta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren misses with some punches.
Chuleta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Askren keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Askren gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chuleta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chuleta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Askren is on top in guard.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chuleta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard. Askren stops Chuleta from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chuleta keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
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. Askren wants to control from the top but Chuleta keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Chuleta has his takedown stuffed and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Good shot there by Chuleta. A jab from Chuleta misses. Askren misses with an uppercut. Chuleta tests Askren's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chuleta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Askren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chuleta is in Askren's guard. Chuleta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askren dives on top into guard. Chuleta looking to control.
Askren slips nicely into half guard. Askren is pressing down on Chuleta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chuleta is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chuleta trying to control but Askren postures up.
Chuleta is trying to stand up here but Askren is controlling him well. Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chuleta keeps working. Askren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chuleta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Chuleta is doing well to control the position and prevent Askren from advancing to side control. The fighters are battling for position here. Chuleta manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Chuleta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuleta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chuleta wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him. Chuleta managing to control the position. Askren with a flurry of punches that miss. Chuleta keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully. Askren looking to pass the guard. Chuleta keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Askren will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chuleta misses with a straight left. Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuleta swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chuleta fails with the takedown and Askren counters with a straight right hand. Chuleta closes the distance but Askren moves to the side and Askren counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Chuleta misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Chuleta does a little dance to reset his feet. Askren gets caught flat footed, as Chuleta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chuleta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Askren keeping full guard, as Chuleta tries to pass. Chuleta distracts Askren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Askren thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Askren working a defensive guard here.
Chuleta works over Askren with some ground and pound from guard. Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chuleta is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows. Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet. Chuleta scoring with punches to the head and body. Chuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chuleta lands a couple of digs. Askren manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chuleta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Askren counters with a right hand to the body. Chuleta is breathing heavily. Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Chuleta. Chuleta lands an overhand right. Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Askren moves away from the strike by Chuleta. Chuleta doesn't succeed with the takedown and Askren counters with a nice uppercut. John Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuey Chuleta. Askren rushes Chuleta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren. Chuleta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Askren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chuleta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chuleta's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chuleta swivels though and keeps the full guard. Askren thows a big elbow that misses. Chuleta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chuleta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chuleta looking to control.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Askren won't allow Chuleta to get back to his feet. Askren throwing strikes but missing. Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Askren throws a big right hand that misses. Chuleta is trying to control the position but Askren postures up. Chuleta is trying to hold Askren in close to prevent damage but Askren has managed to pass into half guard.
Askren is keen to just control but Chuleta is a slippery customer. Chuleta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chuleta is trying to stand up here but Askren is controlling him well. Askren thows a huge punch but Chuleta dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Chuleta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Chuleta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Chuleta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren. Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time. Askren is looking to take a break and control but Chuleta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Chuleta is trying to stand back up but Askren is controlling him
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time. Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chuleta defending well though. Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time. Chuleta wants to get back to his feet. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuleta moves away. Chuleta throws a jab when Askren was well out of range. Askren misses the shot to the body. Chuleta misses with a takedown and Askren moves into the clinch. Chuleta wants a takedown but no success here.
Chuleta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. John Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuey Chuleta. Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Askren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chuleta prevents a body shot from Askren. Good body shot from Askren.
Askren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chuleta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chuleta's head. Askren drops an elbow to the side of Chuleta's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Askren looks to land a strike but Chuleta avoids it nicely and regains full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chuleta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askren's guard. Askren wants to sweep but no luck. Chuleta is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control. Chuleta chips away with some ground and pound. Chuleta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Askren wants to stand up but Chuleta is controlling him. Askren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chuleta postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow. Chuleta with a nice head shot there. Chuleta throws a big right hand that misses. Chuleta with a flurry of punches that miss. Chuleta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Askren wants to sweep here but Chuleta controlling him for the moment. Chuleta with a flurry of punches that miss. Askren tries to strike from the bottom.
Chuleta won't allow Askren to sweep him here. Chuleta throws a big right hand that misses. Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet. Chuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chuleta wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position. Askren wants to sweep here but Chuleta controlling him for the moment. Chuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Askren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chuey Chuleta has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chuleta postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it. Chuleta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuleta is one step ahead there. Chuleta lands a couple of elbows. Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chuleta is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chuleta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chuleta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now. Chuleta throws a big right hand that misses. Askren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chuleta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Chuleta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Chuleta prevents Askren from getting back to his feet. Chuleta scoring with some ground and pound. Chuleta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Chuleta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Chuleta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard. Chuleta works his way into side control. Askren takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Chuleta looks up at the clock and then as Askren takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chuleta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuey Chuleta really dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chuleta slips a jab from Askren. Askren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chuleta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand! A slow jab from Askren misses its intended target. Askren staying out of range there. Chuleta tries for a takedown but Askren circles away easily and Askren moves into the clinch. Chuleta goes for a takedown attempt but Askren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuey Chuleta. Chuleta darts in trying to clinch and Askren counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chuleta! Chuleta blocking the ground and pound. Chuleta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Chuleta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Askren looking to finish Chuleta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chuleta! Chuleta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount. Chuleta tries to get back to half guard but can't. Chuleta tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chuleta is looking to escape. Askren with the ground and pound from mount. Chuleta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Askren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chuleta is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Chuleta is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea. Askren misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Chuleta wants to control but Askren is having none of it. Askren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chuleta wants to control but Askren is having none of it. Chuleta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Chuleta won't allow Askren to sweep him here. Chuleta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chuleta throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely. Chuleta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Askren wants to sweep but no luck. Chuleta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Chuleta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chuleta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chuleta thows a big elbow that misses. Chuleta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Chuleta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Askren's head. Chuleta preventing the sweep. Chuleta with a flurry of punches that miss. Chuleta preventing the sweep. Askren has momentary wrist control but Chuleta slips an elbow through the middle. Chuleta preventing the sweep. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren had his way with Chuey Chuleta in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chuleta rushes Askren and presses him up against the cage. Chuleta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chuleta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Chuleta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chuleta wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position. Chuleta is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows. Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuleta manages to get himself to full guard.
Chuleta keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully. Chuleta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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. Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chuleta throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chuleta has his takedown stuffed and Chuleta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chuleta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Chuleta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Askren moves into the clinch. Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chuleta backwards. Askren is pressed up against the cage. Chuleta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Askren down to the mat. Askren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Chuleta shoots and misses and Askren counters with a nice uppercut. John Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuey Chuleta. Chuleta jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well. Chuleta thows a left - swing and a miss! Chuleta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren. Askren tries to clinch and Chuleta counters with a lovely shot to the body. Askren tries to clinch up but Chuleta circles away and keeps his distance. Chuleta clinches but Askren breaks the clinch and Askren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chuleta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Askren counters with a left to the body. John Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Askren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chuleta napping and manages to drive through into side control! Askren controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Chuleta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Chuleta has his takedown stuffed and Askren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askren. Chuleta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow. Chuleta can't get the takedown.
Chuleta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Askren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Askren looks to land a left hand but Chuleta moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chuleta misses with a takedown and Askren moves into the clinch. Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chuleta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Chuleta is looking to control Askren's arms but Askren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chuleta has his back to the cage. Chuleta is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now. Chuleta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Chuleta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chuey Chuleta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Askren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! John Askren showed his dominance in that final round. Well Askren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Askren!
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