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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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137 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latrell avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
A punch lands to the side of Latrell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Latrell shoots in but Bonaparte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonaparte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonaparte lands a head kick!
Bonaparte throws a head kick that Latrell semi-blocks.
Latrell shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonaparte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Latrell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Latrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Latrell.
Nice sprawl there from Bonaparte as Latrell shoots in.
Bonaparte scores with a head kick.
Latrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Latrell fails to land the takedown.
Bonaparte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bonaparte scores with a body shot.
Latrell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonaparte circles away.
Latrell looks gassed!
Bonaparte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonaparte lands a high kick!
Latrell is looking to clinch.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that Latrell semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonaparte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Latrell takes a kick to the side of the head.
A cross from Bonaparte lands.
Latrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonaparte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonaparte thuds a left hand into Latrell's body.
Latrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonaparte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonaparte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Latrell on the side of the head.
Bonaparte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bonaparte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Latrell doesn't seem phased though.
Bonaparte cracks Latrell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonaparte stuns Latrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonaparte lands with a slapping head kick.
Bonaparte lands a jab to the head.
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!
Latrell walks into a left hand.
Bonaparte scores with a head kick.
Bonaparte lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bonaparte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonaparte lands with a slapping head kick.
Bonaparte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonaparte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Latrell's head.
Latrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonaparte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Latrell's head.
Bonaparte goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Latrell is rocked!
Latrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Latrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaparte finish him?
Bonaparte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bonaparte works the jab nicely.
Bonaparte lands a jab-cross combination.
Bonaparte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Latrell's head.
Latrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bonaparte lands a head kick. Latrell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonaparte looks to land a combination. Latrell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bonaparte lands a high kick!
Latrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Latrell takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands with an overhand left.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that half lands.
A cross from Bonaparte lands.
Latrell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonaparte rushes Latrell with punches - Latrell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Latrell goes down! Bonaparte follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Bonaparte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd has chosen California Waiting by Kings of Leon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Media!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Floyd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Media is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Media is working hard here to advance position.
Media wants to control but Floyd is having none of it.
Floyd swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randall Floyd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willis McGenessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Longwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGenessy's entrance music is Punch Out!!!. A fine choice. Longwe has chosen Solo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis McGenessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ Longwe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longwe dodges the punch combination from McGenessy.
Longwe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Longwe dives in and grabs McGenessy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGenessy pushes down on Longwe's head and hops out.
McGenessy lands a two punch combo.
Longwe slips a jab and a cross from McGenessy.
McGenessy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Willis McGenessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Longwe.
McGenessy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGenessy scores with a head kick.
Longwe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGenessy.
McGenessy digs a good body shot into Longwe's ribs.
Longwe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGenessy can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by McGenessy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGenessy connects with a leg kick. Longwe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Longwe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longwe looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGenessy moves out of range of the body kick from Longwe.
A nice combination there by McGenessy.
Longwe misses with a takedown attempt - McGenessy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGenessy throws a series of punches but Longwe moves out of range.
McGenessy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGenessy!
McGenessy rushes Longwe and presses him up against the cage.
McGenessy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by McGenessy.
McGenessy stalling against the cage.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGenessy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Longwe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGenessy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy scores with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McGenessy.
McGenessy lands a left hand.
McGenessy scores with a knee to the head.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.
McGenessy lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGenessy obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
McGenessy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGenessy lands with a right to the head.
Longwe is trying to push McGenessy away but McGenessy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGenessy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Longwe's defenses.
McGenessy lands an elbow just above Longwe 's eye.
Longwe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longwe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Longwe misses with the head strike.
Longwe takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGenessy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGenessy obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longwe tries a knee to the head but McGenessy blocks it.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
McGenessy working Longwe over with knees to the body.
Longwe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from McGenessy.
McGenessy slows down the pace here.
Longwe wants to get back to striking at distance but McGenessy won't allow it.
Longwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGenessy cracks Longwe with a nice body shot.
McGenessy scores with a knee to the head.
McGenessy is pressed up against the cage. Longwe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGenessy down to the mat. McGenessy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGenessy rushes Longwe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longwe avoids it.
McGenessy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGenessy gets underhooks to prevent Longwe's takedown attempt.
Longwe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longwe is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGenessy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Longwe.
McGenessy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longwe's face.
McGenessy landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Longwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGenessy's elbow.
Longwe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGenessy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Longwe moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from McGenessy.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
Longwe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGenessy crunches a lovely knee into Longwe's ribcage.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the head but Longwe blocks with his arms.
Longwe misses with a knee to the head.
McGenessy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Longwe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGenessy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGenessy walks away with a smile on his face. Longwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from McGenessy.
Longwe shoots for a takedown but McGenessy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis McGenessy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Longwe ducks right into an uppercut from McGenessy.
McGenessy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGenessy.
Some wild striking there from Longwe.
Longwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGenessy defends it nicely.
McGenessy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longwe. That did some damage!
Longwe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Longwe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGenessy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGenessy moves into range and clinches up with Longwe.
McGenessy landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McGenessy.
A knee to the head by McGenessy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGenessy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGenessy taking a breather.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Longwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGenessy landing knees to the head.
McGenessy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longwe backwards.
McGenessy is pressed up against the cage. Longwe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGenessy down to the mat. McGenessy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Longwe coming out on top.
McGenessy scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McGenessy.
McGenessy lands a leg kick that knocks Longwe off balance momentarily.
Willis McGenessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longwe has a takedown stuffed.
Willis McGenessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Longwe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGenessy!
McGenessy throws a right hand that Longwe ducks under and follows up with a left that Longwe also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGenessy thuds his shin into the meat of Longwe's side.
McGenessy has closed the distance and engaged Longwe in a clinch.
McGenessy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGenessy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGenessy lands a knee to the head.
Longwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGenessy just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGenessy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGenessy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Longwe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longwe tries to clinch but McGenessy moves away
and McGenessy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGenessy.
Longwe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGenessy is defending well for now.
Longwe goes for a takedown attempt but McGenessy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGenessy throws a series of punches but Longwe moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longwe wants to clinch but McGenessy slips to the side
and McGenessy counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGenessy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGenessy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGenessy misses with a few strikes there.
McGenessy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Longwe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGenessy.
McGenessy throws a nice looking combination but Longwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGenessy connects with an inside leg kick.
McGenessy has Longwe up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by McGenessy.
Longwe misses with a knee strike.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGenessy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longwe's face.
McGenessy has Longwe pushed against the cage.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGenessy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGenessy.
Longwe throws a punch but it's blocked by McGenessy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Longwe throws an elbow but misses.
Longwe has a couple of punches blocked by McGenessy.
McGenessy is pushing Longwe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGenessy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Longwe goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGenessy prevents it.
Longwe tries a knee to the head but McGenessy blocks it.
McGenessy connects with a knee to the head.
McGenessy with a knee to the head.
Longwe is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis McGenessy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from McGenessy.
Longwe misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McGenessy.
McGenessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGenessy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGenessy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longwe. That did some damage!
Longwe slips a jab and a cross from McGenessy.
McGenessy lands a leg kick that knocks Longwe off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longwe. That did some damage!
Longwe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGenessy counters with a low kick, right behind Longwe 's knee.
McGenessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGenessy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGenessy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longwe circles away quickly and effectively.
McGenessy looks to land a combination but Longwe avoids it well.
Willis McGenessy is winning the standup battle so far.
McGenessy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by McGenessy.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
Longwe tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGenessy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longwe blocks it with crossed arms.
McGenessy lands a good knee to the midsection. Longwe won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for McGenessy to work.
Longwe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGenessy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Willis McGenessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Longwe.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longwe avoids it.
Longwe tries to break the clinch but McGenessy is controlling the position.
McGenessy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longwe's face.
McGenessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longwe can do to turn this around?
A short right from Longwe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy landing knees to the body.
McGenessy scores with a knee to the head.
Longwe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGenessy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGenessy landing knees to the head.
Longwe struggles to land a body shot inside as McGenessy controls his hands.
McGenessy lands a knee to the body.
McGenessy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Longwe is trying to maintain a safe position but McGenessy gets an underhook and turns Longwe into the cage.
McGenessy stalls.
McGenessy misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from McGenessy.
McGenessy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGenessy works on Longwe's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Longwe.
Still in the clinch, McGenessy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGenessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on McGenessy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Longwe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGenessy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longwe shoots and misses
and McGenessy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGenessy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Longwe is able to avoid easily.
McGenessy closes the distance and pushes Longwe back into the cage.
Longwe gets through McGenessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by McGenessy.
Willis McGenessy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longwe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Longwe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Longwe kicks McGenessy off and gets to his feet.
A swing and a miss from McGenessy.
McGenessy dodges the punch combination from Longwe.
McGenessy throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGenessy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGenessy obliges.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
Longwe avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
Longwe lands an uppercut.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
McGenessy scores a nice knee to the body.
McGenessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGenessy.
Longwe avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
Longwe drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGenessy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGenessy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGenessy.
BJ Longwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGenessy scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willis McGenessy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGenessy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis McGenessy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Stoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bollea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bollea comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Jon - Gangsta Gangsta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Terry Bollea is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Stoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Bollea!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bollea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoun tries to bum rush Bollea with a series of wild strikes but Bollea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bollea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoun swats away the attempt to clinch by Bollea.
Bollea doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoun circles away.
Stoun keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bollea walks away with a smile on his face. Stoun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoun fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Stoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoun fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bollea is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bollea trying to control from the bottom.
Bollea gets full guard.
Stoun wants to control from the top but Bollea keeps moving.
Stoun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bollea is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bollea has escaped and now he's on top!
Bollea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoun is trying to control the position but Bollea postures up.
Stoun has momentary wrist control but Bollea slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Cain Stoun has been cut.
Stoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bollea scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bollea's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bollea lands a couple of digs.
Bollea being controlled here momentarily.
Stoun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bollea throws a big right hand that misses.
Bollea passes Stoun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stoun holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stoun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bollea pulls his head out easily.
Stoun is breathing heavily.
Stoun wants to improve his position but Bollea is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollea working the head and body with strikes.
Bollea winds up and cracks Stoun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stoun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stoun controls Bollea momentarily but Bollea frees himself.
Bollea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cain Stoun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cain Stoun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terry Bollea!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Preston Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidli comes to the cage accompanied by Swimming with Dolphins - Fast Car. Adams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rihanna - So Hard. Tim Adams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Preston Schmidli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmidli as he jumps to the side.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidli checks a low kick from Adams.
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schmidli throws an elbow but misses.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Schmidli.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Preston Schmidli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidli checks a leg kick.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams tries to bum rush Schmidli with a series of wild strikes but Schmidli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
Schmidli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tim Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams looks gassed!
Schmidli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidli defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Schmidli tries to clinch
and Adams counters with a three punch combo that has Schmidli backing up. Schmidli nods at Adams to acknowledge the strikes.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Schmidli counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schmidli decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schmidli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Schmidli 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.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schmidli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Schmidli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to stand up but Schmidli won't let him.
Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams thows a big elbow that misses.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmidli is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Adams has his hands clasped together but Schmidli extends an breaks Adams's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schmidli.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Preston Schmidli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcgee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to McGee. SWAGGER has chosen Crawl/ Kings of Leon as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgee throws a nice outside leg kick.
SWAGGER shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SWAGGER's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
SWAGGER throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgee moves out of range easily.
Mcgee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt
and SWAGGER counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgee didn't expect that.
SWAGGER stops Mcgee from standing up.
SWAGGER has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcgee is proving hard to escape from.
Mcgee has his feet on SWAGGER's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - SWAGGER looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SWAGGER shoots in but Mcgee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SWAGGER counters with a body kick that stops Mcgee in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SWAGGER looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
SWAGGER stalling away here and it's allowed Mcgee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
SWAGGER keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
SWAGGER postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but SWAGGER is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SWAGGER trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Mcgee wants to stand up but SWAGGER is controlling him.
Mcgee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. SWAGGER manages to get himself to full guard.
SWAGGER not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcgee being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcgee trying to control but SWAGGER is working from the bottom.
SWAGGER pulls Mcgee in close to prevent any damage.
Mcgee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up. MAX SWAGGER was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mcgee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcgee is thwarting SWAGGER's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is working for a kimura but SWAGGER is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgee looks to land a strike but SWAGGER avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mcgee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
SWAGGER looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SWAGGER is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SWAGGER is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX SWAGGER dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee has his takedown stuffed
and SWAGGER counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgee tries to bum rush SWAGGER with a series of wild strikes but SWAGGER uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SWAGGER darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
SWAGGER trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
SWAGGER looks to land a strike but Mcgee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
SWAGGER tries to stand but Mcgee is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
SWAGGER gets to his feet - Mcgee follows without any prompting.
SWAGGER throws a leg kick which misses Mcgee's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgee tries to avoid it.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by SWAGGER.
Mcgee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and SWAGGER counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgee shoots in and gets a takedown into SWAGGER's guard.
Mcgee trying to control but SWAGGER is working from the bottom.
SWAGGER is pulling down on Mcgee's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcgee, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MAX SWAGGER has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but SWAGGER keeps moving.
SWAGGER trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcgee keeps the fight on the outside.
SWAGGER lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and SWAGGER counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER looks to throw an elbow but misses.
SWAGGER gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgee.
SWAGGER is struggling to control the position.
SWAGGER misses with an elbow over the top.
SWAGGER breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SWAGGER throws a combination that misses
and Mcgee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgee.
Mcgee postures up in SWAGGER's guard and throws a big left but SWAGGER blocks it.
SWAGGER is trying to control the position but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee stands up from SWAGGER's guard - Mcgee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SWAGGER misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but SWAGGER circles away easily
and SWAGGER counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mcgee's guard now.
SWAGGER trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SWAGGER postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgee looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but SWAGGER is defending well. Mcgee quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! SWAGGER has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mcgee celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timothy Mcgee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDanver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizakota is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory McDanver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuo Mizakota!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizakota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDanver but McDanver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mizakota.
McDanver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDanver wants it to stay on the feet.
Cory McDanver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Mizakota.
McDanver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizakota.
McDanver tries for a takedown but Mizakota circles away easily
and Mizakota counters with a straight right hand.
Mizakota scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McDanver is looking to reverse the position.
McDanver gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mizakota working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mizakota is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDanver is surviving well by controlling Mizakota's body position as best he can.
McDanver tries to reverse the position but Mizakota maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizakota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDanver is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Mizakota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDanver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanver regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDanver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDanver wants to sweep here but Mizakota controlling him for the moment.
Mizakota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mizakota 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.
Mizakota landing with the ground and pound.
Mizakota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDanver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mizakota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDanver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mizakota working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDanver's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota trying to control but McDanver is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizakota won't allow McDanver to sweep him here.
McDanver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mizakota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mizakota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDanver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mizakota passes McDanver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mizakota keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDanver is looking for a sweep. Mizakota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mizakota scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDanver actively working from the bottom here.
McDanver is breathing heavily.
Mizakota is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDanver is not content to let Mizakota control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDanver gets full guard.
Mizakota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizakota trying to control the position from guard on top but McDanver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mizakota 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.
Mizakota drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mizakota jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDanver 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.
McDanver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Mizakota postures up and lands a big shot to McDanver's brow.
McDanver wants to stand but Mizakota is controlling the position.
Mizakota is looking to work some ground and pound but McDanver has wrist control.
Mizakota passes into half guard.
McDanver wants to get back to full guard.
Mizakota wants to control but McDanver is keeping him busy.
McDanver tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mizakota is looking to take a break and control but McDanver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mizakota controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizakota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mizakota is trying for a kimura here. McDanver looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mizakota wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Mizakota!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Machete Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakuragi Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Juarez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Remember the Name. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machete Juarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sakuragi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juarez enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Juarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Juarez is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Juarez has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Juarez manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez decides to stand back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Juarez.
It looks like Sakuragi Johnson has been cut.
Machete Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Juarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juarez wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Juarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juarez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Juarez is looking to defend but Johnson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Juarez! Johnson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Juarez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sakuragi Johnson! Sakuragi Johnson retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Mars is looking to clinch.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mars doesn't seem bothered though.
Mars misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mars displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mars moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mars fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body punch but Mars moves out of range.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mars moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch but Mars moves out of range.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mars takes the fight into the clinch.
Mars jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Mars around his waist. Mars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Mars tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marss head.
Mars is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mars has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Mars has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thompson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mars is stalling here. Thompson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mars seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thompson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mars manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thompson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mars has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thompson can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mars.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is trying to reverse the position but instead Mars has taken his back - oops!
Thompson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Mars's attempts to control the action.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mars sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mars sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Mars isn't that keen on the idea.
Mars tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mars goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson tries to clinch up
so Mars counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pulls Mars in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ethan Mars wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Mars's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mars rather than just go for the knockout.
Mars showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mars.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mars thinking.
Mars tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mars keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Mars wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars tries to clinch
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Mars gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Mars.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mars displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Mars.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mars is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson presses Mars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mars.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Mars's head.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson presses Mars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mars's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mars tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Mars sprawls well.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Mars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mars on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson cracks Mars with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Mars is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Mars into the cage.
Thompson pushes Mars back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mars tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Mars drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Thompson cracks Mars with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson is leaning against Mars and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushes Mars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Billy Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson presses Mars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson presses Mars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson presses Mars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson gets through Mars's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson has clasped his hands together around Mars's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars regains half guard.
Mars is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Mars is working away.
Mars is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson working Mars over with strikes.
Mars is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mars has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mars's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson prevents Mars from improving his position.
Mars tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thompson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson really dominated that round.
That's time! Mars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Mars is out of range.
A left lands for Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters by clinching up.
Thompson digs a right hand into Mars's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mars's gas tank.
Mars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Mars.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson pushes Mars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson has Mars pushed against the cage.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Thompson pushes Mars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Mars drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Mars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mars taking a breather.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mars looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushes Mars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson pushes Mars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mars blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Mars tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson pushes Mars back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mars has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson jabs at Mars's body.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Mars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mars wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mars darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Mars backing up. Mars nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Mars with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Mars wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Mars wants to clinch
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mars.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson keeps control of Mars as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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.
Mars tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Mars has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ethan Mars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mars tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson punishes Mars's body with a nice straight punch.
Mars misses with a body punch
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Thompson! Billy Thompson retains his featherweight title!
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