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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes to the cage accompanied by Smash Mouth - The Fonz. Sanders has chosen British National Anthem as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Russell presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Sanders looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell lands a nice uppercut.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Russell working aggressively here.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Russell finish him?
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Russell lands a nice uppercut.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell avoiding damage.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Russell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanders has Russell pushed against the cage.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Russell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanders up against the cage.
Russell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russell lands a left hand.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Russell gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Russell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanders up against the cage.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russell working aggressively here.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders is trying to stall.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
Russell digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russell digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell lands a left hand.
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Russell lands with a light punch inside.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell stalls.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Russell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Russell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanders tries to clinch
and Russell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders looking to slow down the pace here.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Russell lands a shot to the body.
Russell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders tries to circle away but Russell has him pinned against the cage.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Russell cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
A short left from Russell.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Russell lands with a light punch inside.
Sanders breaks the clinch.
Russell moves into the clinch.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell tries to clinch but Sanders moves away
and Sanders moves into the clinch.
Russell misses with some punches.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders breaks the clinch.
Russell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanders tries to clinch up
and Russell counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Sanders blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Sanders is trying to break free.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Russell digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders trying to stall but Russell improves his position.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell working aggressively here.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Sanders tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Russell misses with some punches.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Russell.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Sanders looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Russell misses.
Sanders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russell defends it nicely.
Russell wants to clinch
and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanders.
Russell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Sanders looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Russell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.
Sanders stalls.
Russell misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Russell pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
Russell presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Russell gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russell pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Russell.
A short uppercut from Russell.
Russell blocks the elbow strike.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donald Russell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russell tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell avoiding damage as Sanders throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
Russell working aggressively here.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donald Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sanders.
Sanders closes the distance but Russell moves to the side
and Russell counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanders throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanders holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanders tries to circle away but Russell has him pinned against the cage.
Sanders is looking to break free of the clinch but Russell has double underhooks.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell looking to stall.
Russell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanders.
Russell is looking to stand back up but Sanders counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Russell.
Sanders stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Russell to get to his feet.
Donald Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell takes the fight into the clinch.
Sammy Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donald Russell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Russell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Lynxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Lynxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynxx slips a straight right by Flair.
A head kick misses from Lynxx.
Lynxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flair manages to avoid it.
Flair cracks Lynxx with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynxx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flair.
Lynxx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynxx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Solar Flair has been cut.
Flair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynxx.
Lynxx fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solar Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynxx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynxx.
No joy there for Flair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flair connects with the punch.
Lynxx staying out of range there.
Lynxx avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Flair.
Flair scores with a jab. Lynxx acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flair throws the left hand but Lynxx avoids the punch easily.
Lynxx moves into the clinch.
Flair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynxx misses with a low kick.
Flair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flair drops Lynxx with a naaaaasty hook - Lynxx is in real trouble here! Flair dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solar Flair!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Fraizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Troy - Wanna Be a Baller. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michelangelo Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Fraizer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraizer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Fraizer avoids the punch easily.
Fraizer fails with a takedown attempt.
Michelangelo Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraizer tries a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fraizer.
Michelangelo Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Fraizer.
Fraizer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraizer is just out of range.
Fraizer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Fraizer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fraizer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fraizer gets slowly back to his feet.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fraizer.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Fraizer looks gassed!
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Fraizer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fraizer.
Fraizer avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Fraizer shoots in looking for a takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl out of it but Fraizer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phoenix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fraizer shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix is looking to slow Fraizer down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fraizer moves away.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fraizer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Fraizer ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Fraizer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fraizer slips under a jab.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Fraizer moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fraizer's head.
Phoenix sizes up Fraizer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Fraizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab when Fraizer was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Fraizer on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Phoenix cracks Fraizer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Fraizer's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Fraizer is having none of it.
Fraizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Fraizer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Fraizer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.
Fraizer slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fraizer.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Fraizer ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fraizer as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Fraizer ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Phoenix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Fraizer's head back.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Fraizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fraizer was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Fraizer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Fraizer's body.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fraizer.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Fraizer moved out of range nicely.
Fraizer is breathing heavily.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Fraizer avoids nicely.
Fraizer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phoenix is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fraizer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a nice looking combination but Fraizer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phoenix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. Fraizer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Michelangelo Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Phoenix thows a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix throws a hook but Fraizer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix catches Fraizer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fraizer walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook but Fraizer blocks it.
Fraizer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fraizer walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Fraizer avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Fraizer ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fraizer can do to turn this around?
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Fraizer's head but Fraizer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fraizer.
Phoenix jabs at Fraizer's body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Fraizer defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fraizer.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Fraizer is out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Fraizer slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Fraizer's shoulder, as Fraizer tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Fraizer ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Phoenix scores with a four punch combination!
Fraizer moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Fraizer moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Fraizer moved out of range.
Phoenix with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Fraizer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fraizer keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phoenix showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fraizer wants to sweep but Phoenix has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a hook but Fraizer blocks it.
Fraizer slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix catches Fraizer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fraizer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fraizer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraizer misses with a takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fraizer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fraizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fraizer. That did some damage!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fraizer doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix thows a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraizer is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Fraizer moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix thows a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fraizer on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fraizers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Fraizer didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Fraizer slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Fraizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Fraizer slips the punch.
Phoenix jabs Fraizer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fraizer staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fraizer.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Fraizer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Fraizer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fraizer gets slowly back to his feet.
Michelangelo Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Fraizer.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fraizer slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Fraizer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Fraizer saw that one coming.
Fraizer moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Fraizer takes one to the side of the head.
Fraizer slips under a jab.
Michelangelo Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fraizer ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Fraizer moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fraizer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Fraizer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo Phoenix!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cowboy Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cowboy Brawler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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152 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cowboy Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brawler looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Jones looks to land a combination. Brawler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Brawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Brawler misses with a few strikes there.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler swinging wildly here.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brawler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monika Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrix Erlanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erlanderson has chosen Voodoo Chile as his entrance music. Hendrix Erlanderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monika Szlesz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hendrix Erlanderson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erlanderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erlanderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szlesz.
Szlesz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erlanderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szlesz.
Monika Szlesz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szlesz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Erlanderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szlesz is one step ahead there.
Szlesz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erlanderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szlesz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szlesz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erlanderson looks gassed!
Szlesz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz trying to control but Erlanderson is working from the bottom.
Szlesz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Monika Szlesz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Szlesz scores a takedown into full mount!
Szlesz get's back to his feet.
Szlesz shoots in but Erlanderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erlanderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Szlesz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Szlesz tries to stand but Erlanderson is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Szlesz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Erlanderson keeping moving, preventing Szlesz from controlling successfully.
Szlesz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Szlesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz decides to stand back up.
Szlesz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Erlanderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szlesz shoots in and drives through. Erlanderson sprawls well.
Szlesz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Erlanderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Szlesz stands up and waves to Erlanderson to follow him.
Szlesz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Szlesz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szlesz.
Szlesz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Erlanderson's face.
Knees to the body from Szlesz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szlesz crunches a lovely knee into Erlanderson's ribcage.
Szlesz presses Erlanderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szlesz lands with a short shot to the head.
Szlesz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Szlesz lands a left hand.
Szlesz lands a knee to the head.
Szlesz scores with a knee to the head.
Szlesz crunches a lovely knee into Erlanderson's ribcage.
Szlesz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Szlesz lands a knee to the head.
Erlanderson avoiding damage as Szlesz throws knees to the body.
Szlesz lands with a left to the head.
Szlesz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szlesz with a knee to the head.
Szlesz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Erlanderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szlesz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monika Szlesz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Erlanderson shows good takedown defense.
Szlesz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Erlanderson lands with a good body shot.
Erlanderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Erlanderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erlanderson misses with a looping left.
Szlesz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erlanderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szlesz clinches.
Erlanderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Erlanderson avoiding damage as Szlesz throws knees to the body.
Erlanderson is breathing heavily.
Szlesz scores a nice knee to the body.
Szlesz scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Szlesz.
Szlesz digs a right hand underneath Erlanderson's ribcage. Erlanderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szlesz jumps into guard, dragging Erlanderson to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz looking to control.
Szlesz looking for a guillotine here but Erlanderson defends easily.
Szlesz pushes Erlanderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Szlesz looks to land a combination but Erlanderson avoids it well.
Erlanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Erlanderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szlesz is looking to clinch but Erlanderson is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erlanderson. Szlesz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Erlanderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Erlanderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erlanderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szlesz can pounce on him.
Szlesz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erlanderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szlesz tries to clinch up.
Szlesz fails with the takedown.
Szlesz clinches up against the cage.
Szlesz works on Erlanderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Szlesz works on Erlanderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Szlesz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szlesz is trying to maintain a safe position but Erlanderson gets an underhook and turns Szlesz into the cage.
Szlesz is working Erlanderson over against the cage.
Szlesz stalling against the cage.
Szlesz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz lands a left hand.
Szlesz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Szlesz has Erlanderson pressed against the cage.
Szlesz tries to pull guard but Erlanderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Szlesz drops back down to his feet.
Szlesz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erlanderson.
Szlesz tries to land a knee to the head but Erlanderson blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Szlesz.
A right handed body shot lands from Szlesz.
Szlesz lands a shot to the body.
Szlesz landing knees to the body.
Erlanderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Szlesz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szlesz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szlesz goes for a takedown attempt but Erlanderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Szlesz is looking to clinch but Erlanderson is avoiding it.
Szlesz tries for a takedown but Erlanderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erlanderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Szlesz.
Erlanderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szlesz.
Szlesz slips a straight right by Erlanderson.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Erlanderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szlesz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erlanderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Szlesz.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erlanderson but Erlanderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monika Szlesz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Szlesz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erlanderson stuffs the takedown.
Erlanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szlesz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erlanderson swivels and escapes.
Erlanderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szlesz shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szlesz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szlesz wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szlesz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Erlanderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erlanderson stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Erlanderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erlanderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Szlesz.
Szlesz blocks a jab.
Szlesz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szlesz moves into range and clinches up with Erlanderson.
Szlesz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Szlesz lands a good knee to the midsection. Erlanderson won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Szlesz.
Szlesz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Erlanderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szlesz is working Erlanderson over against the cage.
Szlesz just leaning against Erlanderson, taking a breather.
Szlesz tries for a takedown but Erlanderson manages to get underhooks.
Szlesz tries to land a knee to the head but Erlanderson blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Szlesz.
Knees to the body from Szlesz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szlesz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Erlanderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Szlesz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Szlesz.
Szlesz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erlanderson is pressed up against the cage. Szlesz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erlanderson down to the mat. Erlanderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erlanderson works Szlesz's body with a nice hook.
Szlesz clinches up against the cage.
Szlesz lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Szlesz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Szlesz obliges.
Erlanderson trying to stall but Szlesz improves his position.
Szlesz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szlesz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Szlesz to work.
Szlesz tries to pull guard but Erlanderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Szlesz drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz lands a nice uppercut.
Szlesz stalling the fight.
Szlesz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szlesz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Erlanderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Szlesz.
A right hook to the body lands for Szlesz.
Szlesz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szlesz is working for takedown but Erlanderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Szlesz.
Szlesz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Szlesz - that landed with a thud.
Szlesz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Szlesz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Szlesz controlling the action here for a moment.
Szlesz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Szlesz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Szlesz lands a knee to the body.
Szlesz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Szlesz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Szlesz has Erlanderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erlanderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Szlesz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Erlanderson avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Szlesz can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szlesz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erlanderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szlesz tries a body shot but Erlanderson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monika Szlesz clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Szlesz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Szlesz decides to stand up.
Erlanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erlanderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szlesz.
Szlesz moves into the clinch.
Szlesz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Szlesz.
Szlesz tries a knee to the head but Erlanderson blocks it.
Erlanderson throws a head punch that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Szlesz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Erlanderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Szlesz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Erlanderson avoids it.
Szlesz lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erlanderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Szlesz.
Szlesz lands a knee to the body.
Szlesz working Erlanderson over with knees to the body.
Szlesz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erlanderson backwards.
Szlesz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Erlanderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Szlesz.
Szlesz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Erlanderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szlesz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Erlanderson regains half guard.
Erlanderson wants to control but Szlesz is keeping busy.
Erlanderson wants to improve his position but Szlesz is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szlesz trying to control from half guard but Erlanderson is working away.
Szlesz is really struggling to control Erlanderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Szlesz decides to stand and escape the position.
Szlesz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Szlesz lands in his opponent's guard.
Szlesz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Szlesz trying to control the action but Erlanderson is working from the bottom.
Szlesz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szlesz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Erlanderson. No joy for Szlesz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szlesz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Erlanderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Szlesz decides to return to a standing position.
Erlanderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Szlesz shoots for a takedown but Erlanderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Erlanderson leaves Szlesz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Erlanderson sprawls well. Erlanderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szlesz gets slowly back to his feet.
Szlesz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erlanderson can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Szlesz or perhaps it was just good defense by Erlanderson which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monika Szlesz had his way with Hendrix Erlanderson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Erlanderson misses with a body shot.
Szlesz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Szlesz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Szlesz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erlanderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Szlesz clinches up with Erlanderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Szlesz cracks Erlanderson with a nice body shot.
Szlesz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erlanderson backwards.
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.
Szlesz is trying to trip Erlanderson. He has hold of a leg but Erlanderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Szlesz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Szlesz drops back looking for a leg! Erlanderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erlanderson manages to kick Szlesz off! Szlesz jumps back into Erlanderson's guard.
Erlanderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szlesz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz stands up and waves to Erlanderson to follow him.
Erlanderson stuffs the takedown.
Szlesz scores with a takedown into Erlanderson's guard.
Erlanderson looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is working Erlanderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szlesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Erlanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erlanderson working a defensive guard here.
Szlesz is in close to Erlanderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Szlesz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Szlesz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erlanderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szlesz shoots in for a double leg but Erlanderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szlesz tries to clinch up.
Monika Szlesz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szlesz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Erlanderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Szlesz advances to full mount.
Szlesz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Erlanderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz fails with the takedown.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Erlanderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szlesz looks for a takedown but Erlanderson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Erlanderson.
Erlanderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szlesz.
Erlanderson thows a leg kick but Szlesz checks it
and Szlesz counters with a single leg into guard. Erlanderson didn't expect that.
Hendrix Erlanderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szlesz stopping the sweep attempt from Erlanderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szlesz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monika Szlesz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szlesz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monika Szlesz!
Monika Szlesz retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddle comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Me With Your Best Shot. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. As The World Turns kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mickey Riddle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Riddle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson punishes Riddle's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Riddle - just one landing.
Riddle missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Riddle.
Jackson has Riddle pushed against the cage.
Jackson prevents Riddle from breaking the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riddle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Riddle.
Riddle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddle manages to break the clinch.
Riddle feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson works Riddle's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Riddle is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riddle tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Riddle is trying to break free.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Riddle tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Riddle is controlling him.
Riddle is trying to break free.
Jackson has Riddle pressed against the cage, preventing Riddle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Riddle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riddle has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riddle has him pressed against the cage.
Riddle tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riddle is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Riddle is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Riddle into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Riddle defends easily.
Jackson controlling Riddle's posture.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle trying to control the position.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riddle is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mickey Riddle.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Riddle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Riddle punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riddle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riddle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Riddle throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
Jackson moves out of range as Riddle strikes.
Riddle misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddle breaks the clinch.
Riddle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Riddle throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riddle throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson slips a straight right by Riddle.
Riddle swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Riddle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jackson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Riddle looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Riddle throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riddle rather than just go for the knockout.
Riddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson slips under a jab from Riddle.
Riddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson moves out of range as Riddle strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Riddle is avoiding it.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mickey Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson rushes Riddle and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson is trying to push Riddle away but Riddle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riddle tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Riddle.
Riddle misses with a looping right.
Riddle throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riddle.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddle.
Riddle swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Riddle dominated that second 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.
Riddle works the jab nicely.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Riddle.
Riddle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddle. Riddle obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Riddle coming out on top.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Riddle cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddle. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Riddle scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Riddle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddle.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riddle scores with a nice head shot.
Riddle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddle lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Riddle throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riddle throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Riddle lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Riddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Riddle throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle misses with a looping left.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Riddle.
Mickey Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Riddle circles away and keeps his distance.
Riddle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Riddle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riddle throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands with a shot to the body.
Riddle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riddle lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Riddle scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riddle throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddle scores with a leg kick.
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!
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riddle digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Riddle clearly takes that round.
That's time! Riddle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riddle works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson slips a straight right by Riddle.
Riddle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riddle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riddle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riddle misses with a hook.
Riddle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Riddle swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddle ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Riddle throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Riddle.
Riddle throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Riddle misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Riddle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riddle throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riddle scores with a leg kick.
Riddle throws a good cross that connects.
Riddle misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Riddle.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Riddle pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Riddle misses the jab.
Riddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Riddle.
A shot to the liver by Riddle. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Riddle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riddle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
Riddle throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riddle.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddle jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Riddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Riddle lands with a slapping head kick.
Riddle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riddle.
Riddle throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Riddle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Riddle had his way with Marcus Jackson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Riddle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Riddle.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to push Riddle away but Riddle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riddle breaks the clinch.
Riddle throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddle looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Riddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddle throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Riddle misses with a hook.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Riddle.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle's corner calls for a 1-2. Riddle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson moves out of range as Riddle strikes.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Riddle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Riddle prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Riddle stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riddle manages to break the clinch.
Riddle throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Riddle scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Riddle coming out on top.
Riddle cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Jackson defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson slips a jab from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a body kick.
Riddle throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riddle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey Riddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riddle misses with a double jab.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Riddle.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddle misses the target.
Riddle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marcus Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Riddle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riddle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Riddle!
Mickey Riddle retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Blacksmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KO Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacksmith's entrance music is NWA. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Blacksmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KO Kidd!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacksmith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
Kidd throws a body punch but Blacksmith moves out of range.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blacksmith.
Blacksmith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blacksmith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blacksmith as he avoids it easily.
Kidd throws a push kick but Blacksmith slaps the foot to one side.
Kidd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blacksmith pinned against the cage. Blacksmith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blacksmith.
Blacksmith misses the jab.
Blacksmith looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blacksmith.
Kidd gets a takedown into half guard.
Kidd stands up out of the half guard.
Blacksmith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Blacksmith's belly button to the back.
Blacksmith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blacksmith looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Blacksmith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kidd is defended easily by Blacksmith.
Bo Blacksmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Kidd.
Kidd has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kidd stands up from half guard.
A shot to the liver by Kidd. Beautiful body shot.
Blacksmith misses with a body shot
and Kidd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fighters circling - Blacksmith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blacksmith looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blacksmith.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt - Blacksmith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kidd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blacksmith's waist but Blacksmith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kidd off to one side.
A big left from Blacksmith misses.
Kidd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blacksmith controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd prevents Blacksmith from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blacksmith missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KO Kidd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donk. Blacksmith catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.
Kidd slips a jab from Blacksmith.
Blacksmith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kidd is rocked!
Kidd switches off momentarily and Blacksmith cracks him with a monster right hand! Kidd topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Blacksmith dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Blacksmith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Blacksmith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danger Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danger Dave will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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198 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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208 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Zero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danger Dave!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero shoots in and bounces Dave off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zero wants to control from the top but Dave keeps moving.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zero 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.
Zero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zero seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dave for as long as he can get away with.
Zero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dave keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero passes Dave's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zero works his way into side control.
Zero is working to tighten is grip on Dave's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dave has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zero is really squeezing tight and eventually Dave passes out! Zero breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero retains his light heavyweight title!
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