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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between raul ornelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sela's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Lose yourself. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, raul ornelas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Sela!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ornelas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sela.
ornelas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ornelas fails to land with a series of punches.
Sela scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sela controlling from the full mount.
ornelas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sela.
Sela is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. ornelas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sela has control of ornelas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ornelas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ornelas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sela has control of ornelas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ornelas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sela jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but ornelas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
Sela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sela tries to advance position but instead ornelas slips a leg back in to half guard.
ornelas is staying active underneath Sela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sela wants to free his trapped foot but ornelas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sela is looking for a kimura but ornelas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sela to get the leverage.
Sela tries to pass the half guard into mount. ornelas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sela is thwarting ornelas's attempts to control the position.
Sela is looking for a kimura here.
Sela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Sela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ornelas wants to get back to his feet.
ornelas won't allow Sela to pass to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Sela dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sela dodges the punch combination from ornelas.
The crowd cheers as ornelas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sela doesn't seem phased though.
Sela shoots in and drives through. ornelas sprawls well.
Sela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from ornelas. Those never looked like landing.
Sela is trying hard to land a takedown here. ornelas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ornelas feints a jab promting Sela to slip. ornelas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sela slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sela scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ornelas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sela is breathing heavily.
ornelas is not content to let Sela control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sela goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, ornelas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sela but great work by ornelas.
Sela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ornelas wants to stand but Sela has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Sela has a closed guard, preventing ornelas from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sela has his feet on ornelas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ornelas.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sela. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
raul ornelas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sela.
Sela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ornelas is fending him off so far but Sela persists. Nope, ornelas circles away and we're back to standing.
ornelas misses with a two punch combination.
ornelas cracks Sela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sela avoids a punch combination nicely.
ornelas misses with the combination.
Sela shoots in and bounces ornelas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
ornelas keeping moving, preventing Sela from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that raul ornelas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming ornelas to the mat! ornelas manages to get full guard.
Sela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ornelas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
ornelas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from ornelas on the inside.
ornelas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ornelas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ornelas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sela misses with a takedown attempt - ornelas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
raul ornelas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ornelas fails with an attempt to clinch.
ornelas misses with the combination.
ornelas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ornelas catches Sela with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
ornelas throws a shot from downtown. Sela moves away and avoids it.
ornelas tries to bum rush Sela with a series of wild strikes but Sela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sela shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sela was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sela tries to control but ornelas wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sela working for a guillotine from mount but ornelas is in no mood to give up.
ornelas wants to hold on but Sela pushes him away.
ornelas is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sela works his way to his opponent's back.
Sela is persistently looking for the submission but ornelas is defending it well.
ornelas is trying to get back to his feet but Sela has full control of the position and if anything, ornelas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
ornelas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sela's arms.
Sela not allowing ornelas to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ornelas is really stuck here.
Sela is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sela is looking for the choke from the back position but ornelas is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sela looking for the choke but no joy.
ornelas trying to control the action but Sela just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Sela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Fernando Sela!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Fernando Sela!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Fernando Sela!
Fernando Sela wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clifford Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris looks gassed!
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Harris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harris is rocked!
It looks like Clifford Harris has been cut.
Harris wants to stay close but Lee steps back to make room for something. Harris seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Lee and Harris drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chung Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jonh jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jonh jones!
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, Pepper Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. jones defends it nicely.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Pepper Jackson has been cut.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by jones. jones maintains the clinch.
jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into jones's guard.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
jones is looking to clinch.
jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jones misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson is pushing down on jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
jones trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson passes to full mount!
jones is breathing heavily.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
I looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones taking shots to the head.
It looks like jonh jones has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to isolate an arm here. jones doesn't see it coming and as Jackson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pepper Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Gregerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gregerson's choice of entrance music: SandStorm. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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169 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Gregerson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud throws a jab when Gregerson was well out of range.
Gregerson tries to land a front kick but Cloud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cloud enables Gregerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cloud manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gregerson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gregerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cloud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gregerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gregerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gregerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cloud is breathing heavily.
Cloud is looking to stand up but Gregerson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cloud keeping moving, preventing Gregerson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gregerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gregerson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gregerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gregerson throwing strikes from guard but Cloud blocks nicely.
Gregerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregerson lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregerson controlling from the top position.
Gregerson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregerson wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregerson slips nicely into half guard.
Gregerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cloud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gregerson.
Gregerson controlling the action here.
Gregerson lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregerson thows a huge punch but Cloud dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gregerson connects with a nice short shot to Cloud's temple.
Well, if Gregerson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Gregerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gregerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cloud sees it coming and defends easily.
Gregerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloud defending well though.
Gregerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cloud's head.
Gregerson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gregerson is taking a breather. Cloud says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregerson wants to take a breather but Cloud is having none of it.
Gregerson thows a huge punch but Cloud dodges it nicely.
Gregerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gregerson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gregerson raining down shots from the mount!
Cloud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregerson on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gregerson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gregerson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cloud is surviving well by controlling Gregerson's body position as best he can.
Gregerson punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Gregerson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gregerson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gregerson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gregerson lands with a right hand.
Gregerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregerson slips a jab from Cloud.
Gregerson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gregerson is looking to take a break and control but Cloud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregerson is working Cloud over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gregerson lands a nice forearm strike.
Gregerson scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregerson throws an elbow but Cloud slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gregerson trying to control the position but Cloud is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregerson lands a few punches from side control.
Gregerson scoring with punches from side control.
Gregerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gregerson is putting a hurting on Cloud here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gregerson working the head with strikes.
Gregerson looks up at the clock and then as Cloud takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gregerson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gregerson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cloud is rocked!
Gregerson is putting a hurting on Cloud here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Cloud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gregerson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cloud is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gregerson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Gregerson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between hak hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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204 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, hak hak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esteban Cordoza!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
hak shoots in for a takedown but Cordoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
hak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cordoza tries to avoid it but hak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cordoza to the ground. Cordoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cordoza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cordoza lands an elbow just above hak 's eye.
It looks like hak hak has been cut.
Cordoza prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hak hak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hak is working for takedown but Cordoza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cordoza wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
hak can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cordoza dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cordoza trying to control the position but instead, hak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cordoza into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Esteban Cordoza.
hak shoots in looking for a takedown but Cordoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing hak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cordoza has closed the distance and engaged hak in a clinch.
Cordoza taking a breather.
Cordoza landing knees to the head.
hak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
hak tries to keep at a distance but Cordoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cordoza blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza prevents the takedown attempt.
hak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
hak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cordoza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
hak is breathing heavily.
hak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cordoza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cordoza pushes hak up against the cage in a clinch.
Cordoza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
hak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
Cordoza is pressed up against the cage. hak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cordoza down to the mat. Cordoza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
hak hak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordoza clinches up against the cage.
Cordoza is pushing hak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cordoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
hak fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza landing knees to the body.
hak letting Cordoza take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Cordoza's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cordoza continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Esteban Cordoza.
Cordoza moves into the clinch.
Cordoza landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cordoza scores with a knee to the head.
Cordoza is struggling to control the position.
Cordoza with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cordoza pulls guard successfully.
Cordoza trying to control the position.
Cordoza 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.
Cordoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. hak manages to get himself to full guard.
hak keeping moving, preventing Cordoza from controlling successfully.
Cordoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. hak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cordoza pushes down on hak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
hak wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza controlling the action here.
Cordoza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cordoza is landing with some decent strikes but hak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cordoza stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Cordoza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. hak did well to prevent Cordoza getting side control.
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!
Cordoza wants to free his trapped foot but hak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cordoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but hak keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cordoza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for hak!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cordoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on hak hak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cordoza clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
hak is trying to break the clinch but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
Cordoza is trying to stall.
Cordoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to hak's face.
hak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordoza avoids it.
hak is trying to break the clinch but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
Cordoza keeps control of hak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cordoza taking a breather.
hak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cordoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Cordoza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordoza crunches a lovely knee into hak's ribcage.
Cordoza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cordoza pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hak with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordoza is keeping the position for now.
Cordoza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cordoza wants to control the pace but hak is squirming around nicely.
Cordoza stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
hak gets tackled into the cage by Cordoza. Cordoza maintains the clinch.
Cordoza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cordoza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics hak uses from the top position.
hak throwing strikes but missing.
hak won't allow Cordoza to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cordoza working a defensive guard here.
hak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cordoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
hak stops Cordoza from standing up.
hak thows a big elbow that misses.
hak postures up.
Cordoza pulls hak in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esteban Cordoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cordoza moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza wants to stall.
Cordoza prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cordoza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
hak fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hak hak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to hak's face.
hak hak's cut is getting worse.
Cordoza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cordoza with a knee to the head.
Cordoza jumps into guard, dragging hak to the mat.
Cordoza is trying to keep hak in close.
hak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cordoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hak wants to control from the top but Cordoza keeps moving.
Cordoza has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes hak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
hak misses with a takedown
and Cordoza counters with a body kick that stops hak in his tracks momentarily.
Cordoza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cordoza decides to stand up, so the ref orders hak to his feet.
Cordoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
hak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cordoza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hak!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordoza won't let hak get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hak can't escape the position.
hak wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
hak flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cordoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on hak hak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cordoza tries to pull guard but hak holds him up against the cage and eventually Cordoza drops back down to his feet.
Cordoza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
hak is trying to stall.
hak tries to break free but Cordoza pushes him back against the cage.
Cordoza connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
hak takes a knee right on the jaw!
hak is working for takedown but Cordoza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cordoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to hak's face.
Cordoza scores with a knee to the head.
hak tries to pull guard but Cordoza holds him up against the cage and eventually hak drops back down to his feet.
hak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cordoza dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cordoza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esteban Cordoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
hak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cordoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
hak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
hak wants to control from the top but Cordoza keeps moving.
Cordoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Cordoza pulls hak in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cordoza pushes hak off and gets back to his feet.
hak fails with the takedown
and Cordoza counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hak hak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoza is looking to take a break and control but hak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cordoza controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza trying to control the position but hak is working away.
hak being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
hak is looking to regain half guard here but Cordoza keeps moving and retains side control.
Cordoza is looking to take a break and control but hak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Esteban Cordoza.
Cordoza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cordoza darts in and clinches hak up against the cage.
Cordoza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cordoza tries for a takedown but hak manages to get underhooks.
hak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Esteban Cordoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
hak tries to land a knee to the head but Cordoza blocks with his arms.
Cordoza pulls guard successfully.
Cordoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Cordoza, not yet.
hak trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
hak trying to control but Cordoza is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
hak throws and elbow that misses. Cordoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in hak's guard. Nice move by Cordoza!
Cordoza trying to control but hak is working from the bottom.
Cordoza gets to his feet - hak follows without any prompting.
hak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cordoza counters with a single leg into guard. hak didn't expect that.
hak manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cordoza clinches with his opponent.
hak hak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
hak wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, hak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cordoza's brow.
Cordoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cordoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cordoza 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 for Esteban Cordoza!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Esteban Cordoza!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Esteban Cordoza!
Esteban Cordoza wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibraham Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "I Got A Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas. Vic Stone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vic Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibraham Ivanovich!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovich throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Ivanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone blocks a head kick by Ivanovich.
Ivanovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovich throws out the jab.
Ivanovich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ivanovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.
Ivanovich wants to land a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Ivanovich tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Ivanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovich tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovich throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ivanovich looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ivanovich is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stone lets go of the hold and Ivanovich can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mega Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Desantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mega Tron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tj Desantis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desantis shoots in for a takedown but Tron shows good takedown defense.
Desantis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tron is fending him off so far but Desantis persists. Nope, Tron circles away and we're back to standing.
Desantis shoots in but no luck this time.
Mega Tron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Desantis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Desantis.
Desantis avoids the body shot from Tron.
Tron leaves Desantis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Desantis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Desantis somewhat.
Tron scores with a body shot.
Desantis looks gassed!
Desantis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Tj Desantis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tron throws a monster overhand right that drops Desantis! Tron follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mega Tron!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Into the Fire. Ray Monsoon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsoon throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monsoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monsoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monsoon wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Monsoon advances position into side control!
Monsoon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Monsoon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to control Monsoon's posture but Monsoon avoids it.
Monsoon wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Monsoon throws an elbow but Richards slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monsoon landing a few strikes.
Monsoon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Monsoon landing strikes.
It looks like Mickey Richards has been cut.
Monsoon is putting a hurting on Richards here, landing some big shots from side control.
Monsoon lands an elbow.
Richards is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monsoon connects with a decent elbow.
Richards struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Monsoon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsoon is chipping away with strikes.
Mickey Richards's cut is getting worse.
The strikes coming from Monsoon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Richards manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Monsoon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Monsoon in particular looking to stall.
Monsoon tries to pass to full mount but Richards defends it.
Monsoon passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon prevents Richards from getting the reversal.
Monsoon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Richards is now in Monsoon's guard. A big mistake from Monsoon there, giving up the dominant position!
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Richards won't allow Monsoon to sweep him here.
Richards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monsoon wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsoon keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monsoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monsoon is on top in guard.
Monsoon passes Richards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monsoon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monsoon.
Monsoon is looking to advance position but Richards won't allow it.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monsoon.
Richards is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon trying to pass the guard but Richards defending well.
Richards is in trouble now - Monsoon has advanced to mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Monsoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Richards's cut.
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.
Monsoon throws a one two combo.
Mickey Richards's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mickey Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon misses with a takedown attempt - Richards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monsoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
Monsoon shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickey Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
Richards throws a series of punches but Monsoon avoids them all with ease.
Monsoon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Richards!
Monsoon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
Monsoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries to lock up and control but Monsoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon looking to ground and pound but Richards is blocking nicely.
Monsoon with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Monsoon.
Jeez, Mickey Richards's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mickey Richards's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ray Monsoon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nammer Da Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Wilkerson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Wilkerson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Hammer slips a jab from Wilkerson.
Da Hammer moves away from the strike by Wilkerson.
Wilkerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkerson throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Hammer.
A shot to the body from Wilkerson misses
and Da Hammer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilkerson moves into full guard.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Da Hammer from controlling successfully.
Wilkerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkerson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkerson trying to keep a closed guard but Da Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Da Hammer won't allow Wilkerson to sweep him here.
Da Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
Da Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Hammer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilkerson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilkerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Hammer.
Da Hammer wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
Da Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Hammer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Da Hammer won't allow Wilkerson to sweep him here.
Da Hammer has gone for a leg lock! Wilkerson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Hammer's guard.
Da Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson throws a strike but Da Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Da Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilkerson has wrist control.
Da Hammer preventing the sweep.
Da Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Da Hammer trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer thows a big elbow that misses.
Da Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Wilkerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilkerson thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilkerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilkerson preventing the sweep.
Wilkerson postures up in Da Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Da Hammer blocks it.
Wilkerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkerson throws and elbow that misses. Da Hammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkerson's guard. Nice move by Da Hammer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilkerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Da Hammer won't allow Wilkerson to sweep him here.
Da Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilkerson looking to control.
Wilkerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Hammer controls the pace.
Wilkerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nammer Da Hammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Wilkerson misses.
A big right from Wilkerson misses.
Wilkerson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson misses with a looping left.
Wilkerson throws a hook but Da Hammer blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Wilkerson misses
and Da Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkerson won't be happy with that.
Wilkerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Hammer trying to control the action but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wilkerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Hammer scores with punches from side control.
Da Hammer working the head with strikes.
Da Hammer landing strikes.
Da Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkerson keeps working.
Da Hammer is working Wilkerson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Da Hammer trying to control the action but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
Da Hammer is really struggling to control Wilkerson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Da Hammer taking a break here but Wilkerson is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer is trying to control. Wilkerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilkerson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Da Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkerson.
Da Hammer wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
Da Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilkerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer preventing the sweep.
Wilkerson working a defensive guard here.
Da Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nammer Da Hammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good exchange - Wilkerson coming out on top.
Wilkerson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Da Hammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Da Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Da Hammer from controlling successfully.
Nammer Da Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilkerson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Da Hammer wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
Nammer Da Hammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilkerson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Hammer takes a swing at Wilkerson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkerson misses with a hook to the body
and Da Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilkerson lands a right hook to the body.
Wilkerson misses with a body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nammer Da Hammer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkerson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Hammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilkerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkerson controls Da Hammer momentarily but Da Hammer frees himself.
Da Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Hammer trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
Da Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilkerson wants to sweep here but Da Hammer controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Hammer trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
Da Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson wants to sweep here but Da Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Da Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilkerson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Hammer has gone for a leg lock! Wilkerson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Hammer's guard.
Wilkerson wants to pass the guard but Da Hammer is keeping the position.
Wilkerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Wilkerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilkerson looking to sit in guard and control but Da Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilkerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Hammer content to stall in guard here.
Wilkerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Hammer is one step ahead there.
Wilkerson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Da Hammer trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Da Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilkerson.
Da Hammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Hammer is chipping away with strikes.
Da Hammer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wilkerson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilkerson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Da Hammer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Da Hammer working away.
Wilkerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Wilkerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilkerson is trying to improve his position.
Da Hammer taking a breather here.
Da Hammer cracks Wilkerson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Da Hammer trying to control the position but Wilkerson is working away.
Wilkerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Da Hammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nammer Da Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Hammer, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nammer Da Hammer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nammer Da Hammer!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nammer Da Hammer!
Nammer Da Hammer wins by unanimous decision!
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