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WFC39 145lb &155lb Title Night PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory McDanver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory McDanver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory McDanver!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDanver instigates a clinch.
McDanver has clasped his hands together around Silver's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McDanver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McDanver throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDanver.
Silver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDanver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDanver grinds an elbow into Silver's temple.
McDanver in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silver is rocked!
Silver dodges the ground and pound from McDanver.
Oh Silver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDanver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDanver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silver seems to have got his legs back now.
Silver parries the strikes from McDanver easily there. McDanver is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silver to escape.
McDanver scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDanver lands an elbow.
Silver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big shot lands for McDanver! That's hurt Silver! Will he recover? McDanver fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory McDanver!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo da Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying da Cunha's choice of entrance music: Racionais MC's - Negro Drama. Rodrigo da Cunha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Media!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo da Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Media.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from da Cunha.
Media tries to keep at a distance but da Cunha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Media gets a trip takedown into half guard.
da Cunha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
da Cunha manages to get to full guard.
da Cunha wants to control but Media passes easily into half guard.
Media postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for da Cunha to stand up.
Media misses with a takedown attempt
and da Cunha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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. da Cunha connects with a nice short shot to Media's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
da Cunha trying to control the action but Media is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Cunha prevents Media from improving his position.
da Cunha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
da Cunha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
da Cunha wants to pass to mount but Media is defending the position.
da Cunha is thwarting Media's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Media gets full guard.
Media can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as da Cunha controls the pace.
Media working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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.
da Cunha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Media is keeping the position for now.
da Cunha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
da Cunha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Media darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Media is breathing heavily.
da Cunha trying to hold on to Media's head to control him but Media postures up.
Media wants to take a breather but da Cunha is having none of it.
da Cunha wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha wants to control but Media is keeping busy and won't allow it.
da Cunha is trying to stand back up but Media is controlling him
Media wants to take a breather but da Cunha is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
da Cunha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Media not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
da Cunha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
da Cunha pushing down on Media's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
da Cunha moves into full mount! Media won't be happy about that!
da Cunha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media tries to hold on but da Cunha postures up.
Media holds on, trying desperately to control.
da Cunha controlling from the full mount.
da Cunha trying to control but Media is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo da Cunha dominated that round.
That's time! Media's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
da Cunha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. da Cunha showed some decent athleticism there.
da Cunha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
da Cunha is trying to work for a kimura but Media is defending well.
Media gets back to full guard.
Rodrigo da Cunha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Media is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and da Cunha defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Media keeping moving, preventing da Cunha from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Media is on top in guard.
da Cunha controlling Media's posture.
da Cunha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Media is one step ahead there.
da Cunha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo da Cunha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
da Cunha shoots in but no luck this time.
Media throws a sloppy head kick and da Cunha moves out of range easily.
da Cunha blocks the body kick.
A big right from Media misses.
da Cunha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - da Cunha lands in his opponent's guard.
da Cunha tries to free his leg and advance position but Media is retaining full guard.
da Cunha trying to control but Media is working from the bottom.
da Cunha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media wriggles free and stands up.
Media shoots and misses
and da Cunha counters with a takedown into side control.
da Cunha is trying to get an arm triangle but Media is defending well.
da Cunha trying to control the action but Media is working from the bottom.
da Cunha scoring with punches and elbows.
da Cunha working the head and body with strikes.
da Cunha has knee on belly and moves into mount.
da Cunha wants to control the pace but Media is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha has hold of Media's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Media manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
da Cunha has hold of Media's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Media manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
da Cunha looking to control but Media is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Media working to try and regain half guard.
da Cunha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Media is squirming around, avoiding da Cunha's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo da Cunha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
da Cunha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Media tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. da Cunha is in Media's guard.
Media looking to control.
Media tries to strike from the bottom.
da Cunha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
da Cunha passes into half guard.
da Cunha prevents Media from standing back up.
da Cunha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Media doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time da Cunha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
da Cunha trying to control the action but Media is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Cunha passes to side control.
da Cunha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
da Cunha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Media is looking for a sweep.
Media is working hard here to advance position.
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.
da Cunha working the body and head with strikes.
da Cunha trying to control the position but Media is working away.
You can see the frustration on Media's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
da Cunha happy to just control the position for now.
Media is trying to get back to half guard.
da Cunha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Media tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but da Cunha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Media rolls with the submission and now he's on top in da Cunha's guard! Nice work there by Media!
da Cunha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
da Cunha wants to stand and escape but Media is having none of it.
da Cunha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodrigo da Cunha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
da Cunha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Media wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Cunha wants to pass to mount but Media is defending the position.
Media tries to roll over but da Cunha keeps him under control.
da Cunha is trying to work for a kimura but Media is defending well.
da Cunha stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Media is looking to control da Cunha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Media avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo da Cunha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got da Cunha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo da Cunha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Preston Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis McGenessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidli comes into the arena with Swimming with Dolphins - Fast Car blaring out of the sound system. McGenessy has chosen Punch Out!!! as his entrance music. Willis McGenessy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Preston Schmidli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis McGenessy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGenessy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmidli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGenessy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGenessy throws an elbow that misses.
McGenessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmidli avoids the damage to the body.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but Schmidli blocks it.
McGenessy misses with a knee strike.
McGenessy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGenessy is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmidli gets an underhook and turns McGenessy into the cage.
McGenessy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGenessy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schmidli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
McGenessy is looking to control Schmidli's arms but Schmidli gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGenessy has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmidli.
McGenessy misses with a knee to the head.
McGenessy looks gassed!
McGenessy gets underhooks to prevent Schmidli's takedown attempt.
McGenessy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidli blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGenessy trying to control the position but instead, Schmidli has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGenessy into the cage.
Schmidli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGenessy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Schmidli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidli moves out of range of the leg kick from McGenessy.
Willis McGenessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidli fails with the takedown.
McGenessy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGenessy throws a nice looking combination but Schmidli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGenessy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schmidli.
Schmidli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGenessy defends it nicely.
That's two 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.
McGenessy connects with a solid leg kick.
McGenessy throws a hook but Schmidli blocks it.
Schmidli closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGenessy circles away.
McGenessy stuffs the takedown.
McGenessy drives through and clinches with Schmidli against the cage.
Schmidli managing to block the knees to the body from McGenessy.
McGenessy misses with a body punch.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidli.
Schmidli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
Schmidli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schmidli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schmidli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGenessy's guard.
Schmidli is working for a kimura but McGenessy is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Schmidli prevents McGenessy from improving his position.
McGenessy is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmidli.
McGenessy is looking to control Schmidli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGenessy avoid being mounted?
Schmidli is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Preston Schmidli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGenessy throws a right and a left that Schmidli avoids nicely.
McGenessy tries to land a leg kick but Schmidli saw it coming and moves away.
McGenessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidli shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy throws a nice looking combination but Schmidli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schmidli shoots in but no luck this time.
McGenessy throws a leg kick but Schmidli moved away.
McGenessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidli moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGenessy sprawls well. McGenessy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmidli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Schmidli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willis McGenessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGenessy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schmidli is out of range.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGenessy swinging wildly here.
Willis McGenessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGenessy misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidli tries for a takedown but McGenessy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGenessy throws a right hand that Schmidli ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidli also avoids with ease.
Schmidli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGenessy avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmidli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmidli closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGenessy circles away.
Schmidli shoots in for a double leg but McGenessy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schmidli shoots in but McGenessy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli fails with the takedown.
Schmidli checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmidli fails with a takedown attempt.
McGenessy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmidli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGenessy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmidli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGenessy feints a jab promting Schmidli to slip. McGenessy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schmidli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGenessy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schmidli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGenessy clinches.
Schmidli can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGenessy missing with knees to the body.
Schmidli avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
Schmidli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidli prevents a body shot from McGenessy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis McGenessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schmidli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGenessy swinging wildly here.
McGenessy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidli slips a jab and a cross from McGenessy.
Schmidli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGenessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmidli checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGenessy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGenessy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGenessy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGenessy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmidli, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmidli tries for a takedown but McGenessy manages to get underhooks.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidli is defending well for now.
McGenessy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGenessy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidli blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGenessy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Schmidli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidli can't get the takedown.
McGenessy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmidli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGenessy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidli is defending well for now.
Schmidli avoiding damage as McGenessy throws knees to the body.
Schmidli wants a takedown but no success here.
McGenessy stalls.
McGenessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidli.
Schmidli lands a takedown into guard.
Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
Schmidli drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Schmidli off! Schmidli jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGenessy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schmidli, into his guard.
Schmidli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGenessy defends it easily.
Schmidli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGenessy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGenessy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGenessy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schmidli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGenessy passes into half guard.
Schmidli actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Schmidli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmidli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Willis McGenessy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karen Darabedyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darabedyan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KDB Highlights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karen Darabedyan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darabedyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Cartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartman stuffs the takedown.
Cartman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darabedyan. Darabedyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darabedyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniel Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Darabedyan. Those never looked like landing.
Darabedyan tries to clinch but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman keeps the fight on the outside.
Darabedyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darabedyan misses with a double jab.
Darabedyan moves out of range of the body kick from Cartman.
Cartman connects with a right hand. Darabedyan shakes it off.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Cartman.
Cartman throws out a leg kick but Darabedyan moves out of range and Cartman only half commits.
Cartman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darabedyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartman.
Cartman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cartman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cartman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Cartman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Darabedyan avoids the head kick by Cartman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darabedyan is defended easily by Cartman.
Daniel Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karen Darabedyan.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darabedyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darabedyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darabedyan looks gassed!
Cartman misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Cartman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Darabedyan does no damage.
Cartman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cartman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cartman gets tackled into the cage by Darabedyan. Darabedyan maintains the clinch.
Darabedyan avoids the elbow strike from Cartman, against the cage.
Darabedyan breaks the clinch.
Darabedyan misses with a kick to the body.
Darabedyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartman tried to score with a low kick but Darabedyan checks it.
A combination from Cartman does no damage.
A combination from Cartman does no damage.
Darabedyan moves out of range of the body kick.
Cartman throws a right and a left that Darabedyan avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Cartman.
Cartman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cartman throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Darabedyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darabedyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cartman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cartman.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cartman misses with the combination.
Darabedyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartman throws a right and a left that Darabedyan avoids nicely.
Darabedyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darabedyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartman tries to work over Darabedyan's front leg with a kick but Darabedyan checks it.
Cartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Cartman throws a leg kick but Darabedyan checks it.
A left and a right from Cartman both land. Nice combination.
Darabedyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darabedyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daniel Cartman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Cartman lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick and Darabedyan moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cartman.
Cartman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cartman duly obliges.
A head kick misses from Cartman.
Cartman dodges the punch combination from Darabedyan.
Cartman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cartman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darabedyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Cartman both land. Nice combination.
Cartman scores with a one two! Darabedyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Cartman. Those never looked like landing.
Cartman throws a push kick but Darabedyan slaps the foot to one side.
Cartman scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Darabedyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cartman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darabedyan throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartman scores with a four punch combination!
Cartman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cartman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cartman throws a right and a left that Darabedyan avoids nicely.
Cartman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cartman misses with a body kick.
Cartman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cartman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cartman lands a jab to the head.
Darabedyan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cartman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Darabedyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartman scores with a four punch combination!
Darabedyan misses with a head kick.
Cartman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darabedyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartman's waist but Cartman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darabedyan off to one side.
Cartman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Cartman.
Cartman scores with a jab. Darabedyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Cartman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartman throws a series of strikes that have Darabedyan backpedaling.
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!
Darabedyan blocks a leg kick.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Darabedyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cartman is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Cartman.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartman scores with a four punch combination!
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartman moves out of range of the body kick from Darabedyan.
Darabedyan shoots in but Cartman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Cartman there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cartman 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.
Cartman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cartman feints a jab promting Darabedyan to slip. Cartman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darabedyan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Darabedyan misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Darabedyan.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cartman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darabedyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartman throws a solid leg kick but Darabedyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cartman.
Cartman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darabedyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartman misses with a two punch combination.
Cartman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniel Cartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Cartman misses with a series of wild punches.
Darabedyan blocks a head kick by Cartman.
Cartman dips to his left and cracks Darabedyan with an uppercut!
Darabedyan is breathing heavily.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartman looks to land a combination. Darabedyan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daniel Cartman is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cartman throws the kick towards the body but Darabedyan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darabedyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Cartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartman throws a right hand that Darabedyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Darabedyan also avoids with ease.
Darabedyan clinches up against the cage.
Darabedyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartman lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darabedyan.
Cartman tries to throw a body punch but Darabedyan avoids it by throwing Cartman back against the cage.
Cartman is trying to break free.
Darabedyan is trying to drag Cartman to the mat but Cartman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darabedyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartman tries a low kick but Darabedyan avoids it.
Cartman lands a head shot.
Darabedyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartman cracks Darabedyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cartman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cartman duly obliges.
Cartman misses with the combination.
Darabedyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick and Darabedyan moves out of range easily.
Cartman throws a nice looking combination but Darabedyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darabedyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartman slaps away a takedown attempt from Darabedyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darabedyan.
Darabedyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartman tries to bum rush Darabedyan with a series of wild strikes but Darabedyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darabedyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cartman fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Cartman.
Cartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darabedyan throws a big shot that misses.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Darabedyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darabedyan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Darabedyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman digs a good body shot into Darabedyan's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartman leaves Darabedyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karen Darabedyan.
Cartman throws a push kick but Darabedyan slaps the foot to one side.
Cartman lands a slapping body shot.
Darabedyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darabedyan throws a jab when Cartman was well out of range.
Cartman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cartman.
Cartman throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Cartman tenderised Darabedyan's leg. Darabedyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Cartman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darabedyan checks a low kick from Cartman.
Darabedyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cartman throws a series of strikes that have Darabedyan backpedaling.
Cartman lands with a nice combination. Darabedyan backs away looking to recover.
Darabedyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Cartman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cartman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman scores with a hook to the body. Darabedyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darabedyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartman.
Cartman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartman scores with a four punch combination!
Cartman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cartman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Cartman.
Cartman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darabedyan throws a low kick but Cartman moves out of range easily.
Cartman throws a one two combo.
Cartman misses with a low kick as Darabedyan jumps back.
Cartman throws a head kick but Darabedyan moves out of range.
Cartman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Darabedyan blocks the leg kick.
Darabedyan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darabedyan checks the leg kick.
Cartman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cartman misses with a body kick.
Darabedyan misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cartman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Darabedyan checks a leg kick.
Darabedyan throws a lazy right hand but Cartman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darabedyan misses with a wild combination.
Cartman throws a left and a right that both miss
so Darabedyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Darabedyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darabedyan is controlling him.
Darabedyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Darabedyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartman's guard.
Cartman wriggles free and stands up.
Cartman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick
and Darabedyan counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darabedyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darabedyan prevents a body shot from Cartman.
Cartman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darabedyan blocks an uppercut.
Cartman is trying to push Darabedyan away but Darabedyan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darabedyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darabedyan tries to clinch but Cartman is having none of it.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Darabedyan misses with the combination.
Darabedyan avoids the head kick by Cartman.
Cartman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darabedyan walks into a left hand.
Good work by Darabedyan as he checks the leg kick.
Darabedyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cartman is trying to defend but Darabedyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Darabedyan wants to free his trapped foot but Cartman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darabedyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman tries to kick Darabedyan off but Darabedyan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Darabedyan stands up and beckons Cartman to join him on the feet.
Cartman misses with a wild combination.
Darabedyan clinches.
Darabedyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darabedyan shoots in for a takedown but Cartman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartman looks for the body kick but Darabedyan saw that one coming.
Cartman connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Darabedyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartman lands a nice hook to Darabedyan's body. Darabedyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Cartman does no damage.
Cartman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Darabedyan moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darabedyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cartman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darabedyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartman.
Cartman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darabedyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartman throws a nice looking combination but Darabedyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darabedyan.
Cartman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman is looking to wear down Darabedyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darabedyan dodges the punch combination from Cartman.
Darabedyan moves out of range of the body kick from Cartman.
Cartman misses with a two punch combination.
Darabedyan misses with the combination.
Cartman scores with a hook to the body. Darabedyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Darabedyan.
Darabedyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cartman.
Cartman throws a head kick but Darabedyan moves out of range.
Cartman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cartman throws a head kick that misses.
Cartman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darabedyan.
Darabedyan swinging wildly here.
Cartman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darabedyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartman misses with a wild combination.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darabedyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darabedyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darabedyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Darabedyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Karen Darabedyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darabedyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartman's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karen Darabedyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cartman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cartman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firefox Thunderbird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bandicoot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Crash Bandicoot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
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, Firefox Thunderbird!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Thunderbird fails to land.
Bandicoot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bandicoot has picked Thunderbird up - he's going for a ride! Bandicoot dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thunderbird manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thunderbird looking to control.
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thunderbird controls Bandicoot momentarily but Bandicoot frees himself.
Bandicoot drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bandicoot as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thunderbird screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bandicoot! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Crash Bandicoot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magakian has chosen Sevak Magakian Highlights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Schmidli!
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, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidli tries to clinch there but Magakian circles away.
Magakian clinches with his opponent.
Magakian is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidli.
Magakian pulls Schmidli into guard.
Magakian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidli is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magakian trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidli is proving a slippery customer.
Magakian has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schmidli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Magakian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magakian tries to bench press Schmidli off him but Schmidli keeps the position.
Schmidli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magakian on the ground.
Magakian can't do much from the bottom here.
Magakian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmidli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Magakian sneaks back into half guard.
Magakian is trying to get back to full guard.
Magakian keeping control of the position.
Magakian is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian is trying to control but Schmidli passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magakian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magakian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Schmidli is going to stand back up.
Magakian pushes Schmidli off looking to stand but Schmidli dives back in and keeps control.
Magakian trying to hold on to Schmidli's head to control him but Schmidli postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sevak Magakian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magakian tries to bum rush Schmidli with a series of wild strikes but Schmidli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magakian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schmidli tries to clinch but Magakian moves away
and Magakian counters with a shoot takedown. Schmidli fights it but they end up in guard.
Magakian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schmidli is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magakian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magakian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sevak Magakian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magakian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magakian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schmidli!
Magakian goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schmidli is on top in guard.
Schmidli wants to stand and escape but instead Magakian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magakian trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magakian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magakian controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sevak Magakian has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Magakian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Douglas Schmidli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magakian just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magakian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Schmidli.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidli.
Schmidli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schmidli misses with a knee to the head.
Schmidli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magakian trying to control the position but instead, Schmidli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magakian into the cage.
Schmidli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magakian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magakian is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidli tries to land a knee to the head but Magakian blocks with his arms.
Schmidli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmidli lands an elbow inside.
Magakian avoids the elbow strike from Schmidli, against the cage.
Schmidli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmidli lands an elbow just above Magakian 's eye.
Magakian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magakian tries to break free but Schmidli pushes him back against the cage.
Schmidli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmidli lands an elbow inside.
Magakian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schmidli smiles and moves away.
Douglas Schmidli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magakian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magakian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magakian takes an elbow to the temple.
Magakian avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmidli.
Schmidli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schmidli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magakian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magakian is trying to stall.
Schmidli scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevak Magakian 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. And we move into the final round!
Magakian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magakian wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidli won't allow it.
Magakian misses with an elbow over the top.
Magakian takes an elbow to the temple.
Schmidli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magakian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmidli lands an elbow that stopped Magakian in his tracks for a moment.
Schmidli lands an elbow just above Magakian 's eye.
Schmidli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magakian tries to score a body lock takedown but Schmidli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmidli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magakian blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmidli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schmidli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidli lands a good knee to the midsection. Magakian won't want to take too many of those.
Schmidli misses with a knee to the head.
Magakian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmidli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schmidli lands a knee to the head.
Magakian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmidli walks away with a smile on his face. Magakian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Douglas Schmidli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sevak Magakian.
Schmidli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magakian counters by moving into the clinch.
Schmidli lands an elbow that stopped Magakian in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidli tries to land a knee to the head but Magakian blocks with his arms.
Magakian is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmidli gets an underhook and turns Magakian into the cage.
Schmidli misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schmidli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmidli keeps control of Magakian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Schmidli.
Magakian tries to pull guard but Schmidli won't allow it.
Magakian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schmidli.
Magakian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schmidli looking to throw knees to the head but Magakian is blocking nicely.
Schmidli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magakian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidli is defending well for now.
Magakian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schmidli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidli.
Magakian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magakian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schmidli lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schmidli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magakian's brow.
Schmidli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Magakian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
Magakian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmidli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magakian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magakian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magakian working a defensive guard here.
Magakian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidli is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magakian wants to sweep but no luck.
Magakian controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sevak Magakian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schmidli wants to clinch but Magakian slips to the side
and Magakian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schmidli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magakian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schmidli won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magakian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magakian cracks Schmidli with a big right hand but Schmidli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Schmidli is not content to let Magakian control the position.
Magakian stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sevak Magakian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magakian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sevak Magakian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Matic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matic throws a big shot that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matic enables Bonaparte to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bonaparte cracks Matic with a solid left hand.
Matic working for a triangle but Bonaparte defends it easily.
Bonaparte with a nice head shot there.
Bonaparte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matic wriggles free and stands up.
Oooooh!!! Matic has knocked Bonaparte down with a huge combo! Matic steps away and waves a wobbly Bonaparte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bonaparte is rocked!
It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matic throws a head kick but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can Matic finish him?
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
The fighters circle, before Matic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bonaparte's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Matic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Josh Matic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Loser. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mizakota's choice of entrance music: . 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuo Mizakota!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizakota was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Mizakota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn throws a right hand that Mizakota ducks under and follows up with a left that Mizakota also avoids with ease.
Mizakota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mizakota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mizakota avoids a kick to the body.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mizakota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Mizakota is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Penn's half guard.
Mizakota is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizakota trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mizakota drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Mizakota off! Mizakota jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mizakota is one step ahead there.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Mizakota from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mizakota trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mizakota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Mizakota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mizakota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Penn blocks a head kick by Mizakota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota misses with a head kick.
Penn tries to move into range but Mizakota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn tries to clinch up but Mizakota circles away and keeps his distance.
Mizakota fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizakota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Penn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mizakota looks gassed!
Penn moves out of range as Mizakota strikes.
Penn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mizakota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mizakota fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Penn tries to circle away but Mizakota has him pinned against the cage.
Mizakota tries to score a body lock takedown but Penn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Mizakota.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizakota has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn tries to break free but Mizakota pushes him back against the cage.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mizakota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Mizakota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn is trying to break free.
Mizakota keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Mizakota throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mizakota keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mizakota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizakota.
Penn scores with the left hand. Mizakota knows he should have avoided that one.
Mizakota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mizakota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mizakota fails to land the takedown.
Mizakota throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizakota tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mizakota. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Mizakota gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizakota is keeping the position for now.
Penn wants to control from the top but Mizakota keeps moving.
Mizakota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mizakota being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizakota is working an open guard so Penn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mizakota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mizakota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mizakota fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn punishes Mizakota's body with a nice straight punch.
Mizakota swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Mizakota gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mizakota is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Mizakota wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Mizakota is defending well.
Mizakota manages to get to full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Mizakota keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn stays in close to Mizakota's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mizakota has a closed guard, preventing Penn from standing up.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Mizakota throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to clinch but Mizakota moves away
and Mizakota holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mizakota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Mizakota.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn tries to work over Mizakota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizakota lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Mizakota.
Mizakota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mizakota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mizakota lands an uppercut.
Mizakota unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mizakota is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mizakota.
Mizakota creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mizakota.
Mizakota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mizakota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mizakota lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mizakota.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizakota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizakota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Mizakota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mizakota.
Penn is rocked!
Mizakota lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mizakota has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Mizakota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mizakota throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizakota.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Mizakota throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Mizakota throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn wants to clinch
and Mizakota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Paul Penn has been cut.
Penn is looking to wear down Mizakota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Mizakota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn is looking to clinch.
Mizakota misses with a double jab
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Penn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Penn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mizakota can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizakota gets back to half guard.
Mizakota is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mizakota is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paul Penn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mizakota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mizakota counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into Mizakota's guard.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizakota is keeping the position for now.
Penn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mizakota is proving hard to escape from.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mizakota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizakota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mizakota has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mizakota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Mizakota is working from the bottom.
Mizakota looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizakota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paul Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mizakota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Mizakota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mizakota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mizakota has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Mizakota's legs - danger averted.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mizakota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Penn!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III comes to the cage accompanied by Come To Daddy. This should be a great matchup!
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169 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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166 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III throws a jab but it's blocked by ORielly.
ORielly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as ORielly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment III doesn't seem phased though.
Experiment III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ORielly as he avoids it easily.
ORielly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Experiment III sprawls well initially but ORielly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
ORielly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Experiment III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ORielly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Experiment III is controlling ORielly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Experiment III regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from ORielly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ORielly chips away with some ground and pound.
ORielly wants to control from the top but Experiment III keeps moving.
Experiment III working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ORielly.
Experiment III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ORielly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Experiment III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ORielly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ORielly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
ORielly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Experiment III 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.
ORielly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ORielly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ORielly looking to sit in guard and control but Experiment III gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from ORielly.
Experiment III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORielly loads up on a big right hand but Experiment III slips the punch.
ORielly throws a right hand that Experiment III ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment III also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Experiment III misses
and ORielly counters with a one-two to the body.
ORielly just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly misses the body punch
and Experiment III counters with a lovely shot to the body.
ORielly throws a lazy right hand but Experiment III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ORielly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment III.
ORielly pushes Experiment III away with a front kick.
Experiment III cracks ORielly with an open hand slap.
Experiment III ducks under a wild hook from ORielly.
Experiment III swings away with a body shot that misses
and ORielly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment III ducks under a wild hook from ORielly.
Experiment III throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ORielly throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden ORielly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
ORielly missing with a left hand there. Experiment III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ORielly tries to land a leg kick but Experiment III saw it coming and moves away.
ORielly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Experiment III 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.
ORielly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Experiment III is one step ahead there.
ORielly has his hands on Experiment III's head, controlling the position.
ORielly working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Experiment III trying to control but ORielly is working from the bottom.
ORielly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aiden ORielly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
ORielly tries to bum rush Experiment III with a series of wild strikes but Experiment III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ORielly clobbers Experiment III with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Experiment III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ORielly throws out a loose jab but Experiment III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment III misses with a takedown
and ORielly counters with a low kick, right behind Experiment III 's knee.
Experiment III throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ORielly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Experiment III misses with a body shot.
Aiden ORielly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from ORielly misses the target.
ORielly takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Experiment III darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ORielly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ORielly lands with an overhand left.
Experiment III is looking to wear down ORielly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Experiment III tries to avoid it but ORielly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Experiment III to the ground. Experiment III escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
ORielly lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ORielly!
ORielly looks to land a left hand but Experiment III moved out of range nicely.
Experiment III throws the left hand but ORielly avoids the punch easily.
ORielly throws out a powerful jab.
Aiden ORielly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment III shoots and misses
and ORielly counters with a leg kick.
Experiment III throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ORielly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Experiment III is in ORielly's guard.
ORielly trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that ORielly 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 four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ORielly is on top in guard.
ORielly trying to control but Experiment III is working from the bottom.
ORielly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Russian Experiment III will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ORielly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Experiment III avoids it really well and circles away.
Experiment III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ORielly avoids it really well and circles away.
ORielly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment III manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment III displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ORielly.
ORielly misses with a low kick as Experiment III jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III thows a body shot but no joy.
Experiment III stuns ORielly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ORielly cracks Experiment III with a right hand to the side of the head.
ORielly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ORielly showed some decent athleticism there.
Experiment III actively working from the bottom here.
ORielly trying to control from half guard but Experiment III is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment III keeping full guard, as ORielly tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ORielly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Experiment III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ORielly thows a big elbow that misses.
Experiment III wants to sweep here but ORielly controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly gets to his feet - Experiment III follows without any prompting.
Experiment III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ORielly tries to avoid it but Experiment III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ORielly to the ground. ORielly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ORielly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Experiment III moves out of range as ORielly strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment III misses the target.
ORielly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment III looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment III throws a predictable looking body shot
and ORielly counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment III with a poor takedown
and ORielly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Experiment III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ORielly throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ORielly avoids the body shot from Experiment III.
ORielly throws a head kick that misses.
ORielly throws a right hand that Experiment III ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment III also avoids with ease.
ORielly scores with a leg kick.
ORielly throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment III makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Experiment III shoots in for a takedown but ORielly shows good takedown defense.
ORielly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than ORielly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORielly dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden ORielly really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Experiment III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ORielly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Experiment III is trying hard to land a takedown here. ORielly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Experiment III takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ORielly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from ORielly tenderised Experiment III's leg. Experiment III is trying to keep his angry face on.
ORielly connects with a looping right hand.
ORielly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Experiment III is fending him off so far but ORielly persists. Nope, Experiment III circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Experiment III takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment III walks into a stiff left hand from ORielly.
Experiment III is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Experiment III has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aiden ORielly! Aiden ORielly retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Datu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ridin Dirty. Jericho Datu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Datu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson clinches up with Datu and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Datu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Datu up against the cage.
Datu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datu tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Datu fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Datu darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Datu with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Datu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Datu is breathing heavily.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson is leaning against Datu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson presses Datu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Datu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Datu is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Thompson presses Datu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Thompson.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson cracks Datu with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Datu letting Thompson take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Datu being controlled against the cage.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson gets through Datu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson pushes Datu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson gets through Datu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson stalling.
A short left from Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thompson is staying tight to Datu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Datu wants to clinch
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datu wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Thompson clinches up with Datu and pushes him back against the cage.
Datu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datu has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Datu fails to pull guard.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datu is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Datu striking off his back but it's not causing Thompson any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Datu's guard.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson is keen to just control but Datu is a slippery customer.
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.
Datu tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Datu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Datu won't allow it.
Thompson is thwarting Datu's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is pressing down on Datu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Datu is holding on for now.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Datu closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Datu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu misses with a two punch combination.
Datu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Datu.
Datu keeps the fight on the outside.
Datu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Datu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Datu.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Datu has Thompson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Datu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thompson tumbling to the mat - Datu dives into Thompson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Datu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Datu persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Datu in a clinch.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Datu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datu is rocked!
Datu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh Datu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson throws a body punch but Datu moves out of range.
Datu seems to have got his legs back now.
Datu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datu.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Datu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Datu tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datu tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thompson pushes Datu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Datu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Datu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Datu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Datu can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Datu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Datu's head.
Thompson cracks Datu with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson is leaning against Datu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working Datu over against the cage.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson digs a right hand into Datu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Datu's gas tank.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Datu's ribcage. Datu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Datu.
Billy Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.
Datu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson is leaning against Datu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Datu up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Datu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Datu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Datu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Datu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands a jab to Datu's midsection.
Datu throws a body kick that misses.
Jericho Datu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Datu misses with a takedown
so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson won't allow Datu to sweep him here.
Thompson stays in close to Datu's body and controls the position.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Datu is retaining full guard.
Datu is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Datu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Datu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body punch but Datu moves out of range.
Datu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Datu tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Datu is controlling well.
Datu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Datu sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thompson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Datu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Datu's knee momentarily.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Billy Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datu avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Datu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Datu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Datu's head.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Datu wants a takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Datu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Datu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datu tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Datu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Datu's ribcage. Datu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Datu wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
It looks like Jericho Datu has been cut.
Datu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Datu's takedown attempt.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Datu's ribcage. Datu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Datu can't get the takedown.
Datu tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Datu's takedown attempt.
Datu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho Datu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Datu wants a takedown.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Datu's head.
Datu stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Datu tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 43:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Thompson! Billy Thompson retains his featherweight title!
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