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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kenni Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kenni Nielsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Chambers!
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, kenni Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Nielsen lands but Chambers takes it in his stride.
Nielsen slips under a jab.
Nielsen misses with a wild combination.
Chambers throws a one two combo.
Chambers swinging wildly here.
Nielsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nielsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chambers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nielsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nielsen looks for a takedown but Chambers sprawls well.
Chambers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chambers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chambers connects with a single shot there.
Chambers lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chambers has Nielsen up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nielsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chambers checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chambers defends it nicely.
Chambers scores with a sloppy right hand. Nielsen should have avoided that one.
Nielsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nielsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Chambers has one foot on Nielsen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chambers with a nice cross.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nielsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chambers lands a slapping body shot.
Nielsen looks gassed!
Chambers scores with the left hand. Nielsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Chambers - just one landing.
Chambers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands a jab to the nose.
Chambers lands a really nice looking cross but Nielsen seems unphased.
Nielsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chambers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nielsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nielsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chambers cracks Nielsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chambers catches Nielsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nielsen takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Chambers.
Nielsen is rocked!
Chambers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BOOM! Chambers lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nielsen. Nielsen tries to recover but Chambers is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nielsen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Chambers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wizard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Hate. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marconi!
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, Matt Wizard!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wizard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marconi.
Wizard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marconi fails to land the takedown.
Wizard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wizard lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marconi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wizard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wizard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marconi looking for a guillotine here but Wizard defends easily.
Marconi is breathing heavily.
Marconi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wizard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wizard with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wizard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wizard landing with the ground and pound.
Wizard postures up and lands a big shot to Marconi's brow.
Wizard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wizard is pushing down on Marconi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marconi is fighting to maintain full guard but Wizard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Wizard.
Marconi wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wizard lands a nice short elbow.
Marconi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wizard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marconi is rocked!
Wizard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Marconi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wizard scores with a big shot! Marconi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Marconi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Wizard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Li Xiaolong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Xiaolong, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Xiaolong against the cage but Xiaolong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones has Xiaolong up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiaolong leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Xiaolong's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Xiaolong presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside.
Xiaolong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Xiaolong trying to land knees to the body.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Xiaolong has Jones pushed against the cage.
Xiaolong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xiaolong lands with a left to the head.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xiaolong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xiaolong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xiaolong lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Tom Jones's cut is getting worse.
Xiaolong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Xiaolong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaolong.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiaolong walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Xiaolong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xiaolong moves into the clinch.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tom Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiaolong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xiaolong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Xiaolong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xiaolong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones is rocked!
Xiaolong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Tom Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Xiaolong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xiaolong lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Li Xiaolong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Polyakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladik Polyakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Polyakov!
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, Luc Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Morris blocks the low kick.
Polyakov thuds a left hand into Morris's body.
Polyakov gets caught flat footed, as Morris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polyakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luc Morris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morris tries to bum rush Polyakov with a series of wild strikes but Polyakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polyakov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Morris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luc Morris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Polyakov thumps Morris with a low kick.
Vladik Polyakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polyakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Morris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morris misses with a hook.
Morris tries to bum rush Polyakov with a series of wild strikes but Polyakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polyakov throws a front kick aimed at Morris's knee but Morris avoids it well.
Polyakov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morris misses with a straight right.
Polyakov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morris to score with a decent uppercut.
Polyakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Polyakov lands a nice looking body kick.
Polyakov connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polyakov wants to slow Morris down by chopping away at his legs.
Polyakov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Polyakov counters with a low kick, right behind Morris 's knee.
Polyakov lands a head kick!
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Polyakov tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Morris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Polyakov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polyakov wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morris not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luc Morris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A jab from Polyakov misses.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polyakov throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polyakov moves away.
Polyakov misses with an uppercut. Morris saw that one coming.
Polyakov misses with a hook to the body
and Morris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morris cracks Polyakov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Polyakov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Morris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Polyakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris shoots in and gets a takedown into Polyakov's guard.
Morris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polyakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polyakov controls Morris momentarily but Morris frees himself.
Morris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luc Morris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Polyakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polyakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morris avoids the head kick by Polyakov.
Polyakov dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Morris misses with a jab to the body
and Polyakov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Polyakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morris throws a sloppy body shot
and Polyakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Polyakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Polyakov prevents Morris from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is staying tight to Polyakov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luc Morris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morris checks the leg kick.
Polyakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morris looks to land a combination but Polyakov avoids it well.
Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polyakov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Morris.
Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Polyakov throws a leg kick but Morris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Polyakov was covering up waiting for the punch and Morris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luc Morris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A leg kick checked by Morris.
Morris misses with a body punch
and Polyakov counters with a nice leg kick.
Morris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polyakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polyakov moves away from the strike by Morris.
Morris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Polyakov rather than just go for the knockout.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
Morris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Polyakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polyakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Polyakov lands a leg kick that knocks Morris off balance momentarily.
Morris misses with a straight left.
Polyakov slips under a jab.
Polyakov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morris. That did some damage!
Polyakov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morris's calf.
Morris checks a leg kick.
Polyakov walks into a stiff left hand from Morris.
Morris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polyakov can pounce on him.
Polyakov throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Polyakov tries to work over Morris's front leg with a kick but Morris checks it.
Morris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Polyakov. Polyakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Polyakov throws a low kick but Morris avoids it.
Polyakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Morris lands with a hook. Polyakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Polyakov finds it's target.
Morris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Polyakov to the mat! Polyakov manages to get full guard.
Morris is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Luc Morris hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice cross by Polyakov.
Polyakov throws a predictable looking body shot
so Morris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morris won't allow Polyakov to sweep him here.
Polyakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morris controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luc Morris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Polyakov.
Morris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morris checks a low kick from Polyakov.
Morris lands with a cross.
Polyakov misses with a head kick.
Polyakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Morris moves out of range of the strikes.
Polyakov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polyakov thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Polyakov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polyakov backs up against the cage.
Polyakov throws a combination that misses
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Polyakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morris controls the pace.
Morris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Morris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Paker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Kama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Paker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kama.
Paker jabs at Kama's body.
A punch lands to the side of Kama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Paker.
Paker moves into the clinch.
Kama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kama gets control of Paker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kama wants to sweep here but Paker controlling him for the moment.
Paker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paker wants to get up but he can't break Kama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kama is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paker rolls with it to try and escape but Kama cranks on the arm and Paker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Kama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios's entrance music is Forever. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Diego Rios has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Diego Rios seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
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, Jimmy Train!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Train.
Rios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Train manages to avoid it.
Rios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Train tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Train scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Rios dives in and grabs Train's left leg, looking for a takedown. Train pushes down on Rios's head and hops out.
Rios keeps the fight on the outside.
Train throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rios blocks a head kick by Train.
Train throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Rios.
Rios throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Train does no damage.
Train throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Train displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios.
A left and a right from Rios both land. Nice combination.
Train throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rios counters with a right hand to the body.
Train is looking to chop away at Rios's legs.
Train looks gassed!
Train scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rios lands with a nice combination. Train backs away looking to recover.
Train is rocked!
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios connects with a nice cross there... Train is looking wobbly and Rios recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Train to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rios jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Rios!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Breen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Breen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Jackson's chin.
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Breen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Breen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson stands up and beckons Breen to his feet.
Breen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Harry Jackson has been cut.
Breen lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Breen.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Breen.
The fighters circle, before Breen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jackson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Breen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jordan Breen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Shepperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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, Jay Cari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Shepperson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cari drives through and clinches with Shepperson against the cage.
Cari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shepperson.
Shepperson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cari wants to stand but Shepperson is controlling the position.
Cari wants to sweep but no luck.
Cari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepperson manages to get himself to full guard.
Cari drops back looking for a leg! Shepperson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepperson manages to kick Cari off! Cari jumps back into Shepperson's guard.
Shepperson pulls Cari in close to his closed guard and prevents Cari from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shepperson, up you get!
Shepperson looks gassed!
Cari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepperson counters with a shoot takedown. Cari fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cari is trying to keep Shepperson in close.
Cari has his feet on Shepperson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepperson counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cari wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cari is trying to control Shepperson's posture but Shepperson avoids it.
Cari is trying to buck Shepperson off.
Cari struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cari looking for a sweep but Shepperson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shepperson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cari?
Cari avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shepperson.
Cari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cari squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shepperson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shepperson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shepperson prevents Cari from getting the reversal.
Cari is working hard here to advance position.
Shepperson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cari. 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.
Shepperson trying to control but Cari is having none of it.
Shepperson working Cari over with strikes here.
Shepperson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cari tries to reverse the position but Shepperson maintains control.
Shepperson avoids the attempt from Cari to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cari trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Shepperson 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.
Shepperson 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.
Cari controls Shepperson momentarily but Shepperson frees himself.
Cari keeping moving, preventing Shepperson from controlling successfully.
Cari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepperson stops Cari from standing up.
Eric Shepperson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cari scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cari gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepperson keeps working.
Cari has hold of Shepperson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shepperson seems comfortable defending it but Cari has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shepperson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shepperson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cari couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Cari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cowelll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klebanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Your Worst Nightmare. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
166 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cowelll!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowelll checks a low kick from Klebanov.
Mike Cowelll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowelll scores with a punch to the head.
Cowelll misses the jab.
Klebanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowelll.
Cowelll throws a series of punches but Klebanov avoids them all with ease.
Cowelll clobbers Klebanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cowelll throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cowelll scores with a sloppy right hand. Klebanov should have avoided that one.
Klebanov fails with the takedown.
Cowelll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cowelll misses the jab.
Klebanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cowelll's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klebanov. Cowelll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klebanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cowelll throws a right hand that Klebanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Klebanov also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Cowelll misses its intended target.
Cowelll tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Cowelll.
Cowelll misses with a leg kick
and Klebanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klebanov tries to land a front kick but Cowelll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cowelll misses with an uppercut.
Cowelll takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Cowelll is predictable there
and Klebanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cowelll's knee momentarily.
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Cowelll.
Cowelll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klebanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cowelll thinking.
A combination from Cowelll does no damage.
Cowelll tries to bum rush Klebanov with a series of wild strikes but Klebanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klebanov gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cowelll's face as Klebanov controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cowelll for as long as he can get away with.
Klebanov is looking to take a break and control but Cowelll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Klebanov prevents Cowelll from escaping the position.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Evgeni Klebanov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cowelll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klebanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Klebanov is pushing down on Cowelll's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cowelll is fighting to maintain full guard but Klebanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Klebanov content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cowelll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klebanov backs up against the cage.
Cowelll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klebanov moves away.
Klebanov throws the kick towards the body but Cowelll avoids it.
Klebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Cowelll
and Klebanov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Klebanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klebanov swings for the body but Cowelll moves out of range.
That kick from Klebanov tenderised Cowelll's leg. Cowelll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cowelll thows a leg kick but Klebanov checks it
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klebanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cowelll misses with a looping right.
Cowelll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klebanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cowelll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Klebanov.
Cowelll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klebanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cowelll misses
and Cowelll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cowelll lands with a nice combination. Klebanov backs away looking to recover.
Cowelll throws a hook but Klebanov blocks it.
Mike Cowelll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klebanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klebanov. Cowelll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cowelll misses with a jab to the body
and Klebanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klebanov works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Klebanov.
Klebanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowelll keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cowelll can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cowelll will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Klebanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowelll keeps working.
Klebanov controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klebanov throws a big shot that misses.
Klebanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowelll.
Nice straight punches there by Cowelll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cowelll.
Cowelll tries to bum rush Klebanov with a series of wild strikes but Klebanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cowelll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klebanov. Klebanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Cowelll's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klebanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klebanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klebanov is defended easily by Cowelll.
Klebanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cowelll misses with the combination.
Klebanov misses with a shot to the body
and Cowelll counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Cowelll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowelll misses with a double jab
and Klebanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mike Cowelll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cowelll misses with a wild body shot.
Cowelll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Klebanov.
Cowelll misses with a combination
and Klebanov counters with a leg kick.
Klebanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cowelll gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klebanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Klebanov throws a front kick that sends Cowelll stumbling back into the cage.
Cowelll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klebanov counters with a good low kick that Cowelll was not able to check.
Klebanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cowelll lands a jab to Klebanov's midsection.
Cowelll misses with a leg kick
and Klebanov counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Klebanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cowelll misses.
Cowelll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klebanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Klebanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klebanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowelll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowelll wants to stand but Klebanov is controlling the position.
Klebanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowelll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klebanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Evgeni Klebanov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Klebanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cowelll avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Klebanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowelll misses with a leg kick
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klebanov walks into a left hand.
Cowelll gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klebanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cowelll thinking.
Klebanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Cowelll counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Cowelll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowelll throws a leg kick
and Klebanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klebanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cowelll.
Cowelll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klebanov backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klebanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Evgeni Klebanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cowelll scores with a one two! Klebanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klebanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cowelll.
Cowelll misses with a leg kick
and Klebanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cowelll's guard.
Klebanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klebanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Klebanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klebanov wants to control from the top but Cowelll keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowelll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klebanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cowelll keeping moving, preventing Klebanov from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Evgeni Klebanov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cowelll throws a big shot that misses.
Klebanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowelll throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowelll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klebanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klebanov.
Klebanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klebanov trying to control but Cowelll is working from the bottom.
Klebanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowelll is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov had his way with Mike Cowelll in that round.
That's time! Klebanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cowelll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Cowelll.
Cowelll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klebanov.
Klebanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cowelll.
Cowelll fails to land with a series of punches.
Cowelll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klebanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klebanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cowelll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowelll misses with a combination
and Klebanov counters with a low kick, right behind Cowelll 's knee.
A good leg kick by Klebanov.
Cowelll lands a jab to Klebanov's midsection.
Klebanov is looking to slow Cowelll down with leg kicks.
Klebanov is looking to wear down Cowelll with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowelll misses with a body punch
and Klebanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cowelll thinking.
Cowelll lands a lovely overhand right.
Cowelll misses with a combination
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Klebanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cowelll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Klebanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cowelll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klebanov stands and throws Cowelll's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cowelll tries to escape but Klebanov is in control.
Cowelll is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cowelll has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Cowelll's face as Klebanov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Klebanov.
Klebanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cowelll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mike Cowelll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Klebanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowelll keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Klebanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klebanov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Klebanov!
Evgeni Klebanov retains his lightweight title!
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