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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper comes into the arena with Hits From The Bong by Cypress Hill blaring out of the sound system. Bong Ripper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Markson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markson.
Ripper tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ripper is defended easily by Markson.
Ripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markson avoids the head kick by Ripper.
Markson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Bong Ripper has been cut.
Markson tries a head kick but it misses.
Markson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ripper. Ripper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markson leaves Ripper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Markson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ripper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ripper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ripper tries to get out of the position.
Markson throwing shots but Ripper is blocking nicely.
Markson not doing much here.
Ripper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markson lands a nice short elbow.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
Ripper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markson.
Markson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markson working the head and body with strikes.
Ripper wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Markson looks to land a strike but Ripper avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Markson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ripper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Markson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ripper's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ripper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ripper is keeping the position for now.
Markson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ripper throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Markson landing with the ground and pound.
Markson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ripper has wrist control.
Markson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markson stands up over Ripper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Markson postures up in Ripper's guard and throws a big left but Ripper blocks it.
Markson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ripper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ripper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ripper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markson is in close to Ripper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markson thows a big elbow that misses.
Markson connects with a couple of short punches.
Markson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Markson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markson 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.
Markson throwing strikes but missing.
Markson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ripper has momentary wrist control but Markson slips an elbow through the middle.
Markson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ripper is retaining full guard.
Ripper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markson.
Markson wants to pass the guard but Ripper is keeping the position.
Markson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markson passes Ripper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markson slips a nice elbow through Ripper's hands, connecting with Ripper's forehead.
Markson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Markson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Markson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ripper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markson.
Markson winds up and cracks Ripper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ripper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ripper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Markson slips a nice elbow through Ripper's hands, connecting with Ripper's forehead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Markson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ripper tries to roll over but Markson keeps him under control.
Markson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ripper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markson lands with a punch from half guard.
Markson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markson lands a nice short elbow.
Markson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Markson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Markson.
Markson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ripper wants to get back to full guard.
Markson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markson wants to free his trapped foot but Ripper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Markson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Markson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markson drops an elbow to the side of Ripper's head.
Markson working over Ripper with some ground and pound. Ripper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Markson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Markson.
Markson winds up and cracks Ripper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markson is controlling the pace.
Markson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Markson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bong Ripper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Markson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ripper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markson scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ripper keeping moving, preventing Markson from controlling successfully.
Markson cracks Ripper with a solid left hand.
Markson wants to control from the top but Ripper keeps moving.
Markson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Markson distracts Ripper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ripper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John Markson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markson is in close to Ripper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markson postures up and lands a big shot to Ripper's brow.
Markson stands up over Ripper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson throwing strikes but missing.
Ripper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ripper, up you get!
Markson moves into the clinch successfully.
Markson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ripper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ripper's guard.
Markson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper keeping moving, preventing Markson from controlling successfully.
Markson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markson wants to control from the top but Ripper keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Markson.
Ripper walks into a stiff left hand from Markson.
Markson shoots in for a takedown but Ripper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markson stalks Ripper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ripper's face. Ripper staggers backwards, shaken.
Markson shoots in and drives through. Ripper sprawls well.
Markson scores with a jab to the head.
Markson throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Markson. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Markson finds it's target.
Markson lands a jab to Ripper's midsection.
John Markson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markson closes the distance and clinches up with Ripper, looking for a takedown. Markson pushes Ripper against the ropes but Ripper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bong Ripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Markson.
Markson has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick by Ripper misses
and Ripper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripper misses with a hook
and Markson counters with a stiff right hand.
Markson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markson instigates a clinch.
Markson breaks from the clinch.
Markson tries a head kick but it misses.
Markson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ripper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markson misses with a head kick.
Ripper blocks a head kick by Markson.
Ripper throws a chopping leg kick but Markson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markson lands the left hand.
Markson tries for a takedown but Ripper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ripper stuffs the takedown attempt from Markson. Markson gets slowly back to his feet.
Markson throws a right and a left that Ripper avoids nicely.
Ripper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markson drives through and clinches with Ripper against the ropes.
Ripper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Markson breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markson stalks Ripper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ripper's face. Ripper staggers backwards, shaken.
Ripper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ripper as he avoids it easily.
Markson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ripper.
Markson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ripper checks a leg kick.
Markson blocks a head kick by Ripper.
Markson fails with a takedown attempt.
Markson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ripper leaves Markson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ripper lands a jab-cross combination.
Ripper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripper looks for the body kick but Markson saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Markson.
Markson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ripper pinned against the cage. Ripper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Markson.
Ripper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ripper tries a head kick but it misses.
Ripper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markson lands a nice shot that snaps Ripper's head back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Markson throws a low kick but Ripper moves out of range easily.
Markson misses with a series of wild punches.
Markson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Markson.
Markson closes the distance and pushes Ripper back into the ropes.
Markson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ripper but Ripper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ripper. Ripper gets slowly back to his feet.
Markson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ripper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markson scores with the left hand. Ripper knows he should have avoided that one.
Ripper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markson can pounce on him.
Markson connects with a right hand. Ripper shakes it off.
Markson drives through and clinches with Ripper against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Markson breaks from the clinch.
Ripper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ripper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markson wants to slow Ripper down by chopping away at his legs.
Markson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markson closes the distance and pushes Ripper back into the ropes.
Markson manages to break the clinch.
Ripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Markson is just out of range.
Markson jabs at Ripper's body.
Markson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markson lands a jab to the nose.
Ripper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ripper tries to clinch but Markson moves out of range.
Markson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ripper circles away.
Ripper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markson clinches up with Ripper and pushes him back against the ropes.
Markson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Markson misses
and Ripper counters with an inside leg kick.
Markson lands a head shot.
Ripper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markson.
Markson cracks Ripper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Markson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripper misses with a low kick.
Markson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bong Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markson as he jumps to the side.
Markson throws a sloppy head kick and Ripper moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Markson.
Ripper tries a head kick but it misses.
John Markson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markson.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Markson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for John Markson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for John Markson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for John Markson!
John Markson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between billy westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amazing Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). billy westcott has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, billy westcott!
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, Amazing Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in westcott's half guard.
Wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wrestler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed westcott's head.
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. Wrestler connects with a nice short shot to westcott's temple.
westcott is trying to stand.
Wrestler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wrestler is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! westcott is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amazing Wrestler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Clarksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Bingeinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bingeinton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bowling For Soup: Hooray For Beer. Scott Bingeinton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Clarksson!
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, Scott Bingeinton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarksson tries to keep at a distance but Bingeinton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bingeinton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clarksson misses with a knee strike.
Clarksson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bingeinton missing with knees to the body.
Bingeinton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clarksson.
Clarksson breaks the clinch.
Bingeinton avoids the head kick by Clarksson.
Scott Bingeinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarksson tries to clinch but Bingeinton moves away
and Bingeinton moves into the clinch.
Clarksson breaks from the clinch.
Bingeinton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bingeinton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clarksson.
Clarksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarksson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clarksson wants to clinch.
Clarksson lands a jab-cross combination.
Clarksson throws a head kick but Bingeinton moves out of range.
Donk. Bingeinton catches Clarksson right on the button with a cross.
Bingeinton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clarksson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarksson misses with a low kick as Bingeinton jumps back.
A cross from Bingeinton lands.
Clarksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clarksson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bingeinton counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingeinton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bingeinton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarksson is defending well for now.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clarksson avoids it.
Bingeinton takes an elbow to the temple.
Bingeinton scores a nice knee to the body.
Clarksson is trying to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling him.
Bingeinton scores a nice knee to the body.
Bingeinton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clarksson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bingeinton scores a nice knee to the body.
Bingeinton lands an elbow that stopped Clarksson in his tracks for a moment.
Bingeinton working Clarksson over with knees to the body.
Bingeinton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bingeinton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarksson is defending well for now.
Bingeinton landing knees to the body.
Bingeinton landing knees to the body.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bingeinton lands a knee to the body.
Bingeinton lands a good knee to the midsection. Clarksson won't want to take too many of those.
Clarksson looking to slow down the pace here.
Bingeinton pushes Clarksson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bingeinton looking to throw knees to the head but Clarksson is blocking nicely.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bingeinton avoids it.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clarksson avoids it.
Bingeinton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clarksson up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Bingeinton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarksson 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bingeinton!
Decent striking displayed by Bingeinton there.
Bingeinton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bingeinton.
Bingeinton darts in and clinches Clarksson up against the ropes.
Bingeinton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bingeinton scores a nice knee to the body.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
Bingeinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clarksson tries to circle away but Bingeinton has him pinned against the ropes.
Bingeinton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bingeinton landing knees to the head.
Bingeinton trying to land knees to the body.
Bingeinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clarksson is trying to push Bingeinton away but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bingeinton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton connects with a knee to the head.
Clarksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarksson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bingeinton to score with a decent uppercut.
Bingeinton instigates a clinch.
Bingeinton misses with a knee to the head.
Clarksson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Clarksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Bingeinton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clarksson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bingeinton obliges.
Clarksson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bingeinton avoids the elbow strike from Clarksson, against the ropes.
Bingeinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarksson avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson breaks from the clinch.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bingeinton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses.
Bingeinton throws a nice head kick!
Bingeinton takes the fight into the clinch.
Bingeinton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clarksson is trying to force a seperation but Bingeinton has the dominant position.
Clarksson looking to throw knees to the head but Bingeinton is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bingeinton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clarksson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bingeinton blocks an elbow strike.
Clarksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bingeinton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clarksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bingeinton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bingeinton scores with a head kick. Clarksson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bingeinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarksson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clarksson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bingeinton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bingeinton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarksson's head.
Bingeinton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bingeinton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Clarksson is trying to break the clinch but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Bingeinton avoids the elbow strike from Clarksson, against the ropes.
Clarksson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clarksson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clarksson stalling in the clinch but Bingeinton improves position.
Bingeinton lands an elbow just above Clarksson 's eye.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clarksson avoids it.
Clarksson lands a nice knee to the body.
Clarksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Bingeinton lands a damaging elbow.
Bingeinton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Clarksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bingeinton blocks it with crossed arms.
Bingeinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clarksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bingeinton has double underhooks.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
Clarksson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Bingeinton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bingeinton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clarksson is trying to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling him.
Clarksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bingeinton lands a head kick!
A lazy body kick from Clarksson
and Bingeinton counters by moving into the clinch.
Bingeinton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clarksson's efforts to push away.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
Clarksson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bingeinton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bingeinton landing knees to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton looking to throw knees to the head but Clarksson is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bingeinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clarksson's brow.
Clarksson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bingeinton misses with a knee strike.
Bingeinton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarksson is defending well for now.
Clarksson looking to throw knees to the head but Bingeinton is blocking nicely.
Clarksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bingeinton blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Bingeinton.
Bingeinton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clarksson's efforts to push away.
Bingeinton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bingeinton.
Bingeinton missing with knees to the body.
Bingeinton trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bingeinton as Clarksson tries to tie him up.
Clarksson scores a nice knee to the body.
Bingeinton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bingeinton takes an elbow to the temple.
Clarksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bingeinton avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson is trying to break free.
Bingeinton connects with a knee to the head.
Bingeinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bingeinton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clarksson is keeping busy.
Clarksson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton looking to throw knees to the head but Clarksson is blocking nicely.
Clarksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clarksson is trying to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling him.
Clarksson tries to break free but Bingeinton pushes him back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bingeinton.
Clarksson trying to control the position but instead, Bingeinton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clarksson into the ropes.
Bingeinton lands a nice knee to the body.
Clarksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clarksson misses with a knee strike.
Bingeinton trying to land knees to the body.
Bingeinton lands an elbow that stopped Clarksson in his tracks for a moment.
Bingeinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bingeinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bingeinton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bingeinton looking to throw knees to the head but Clarksson is blocking nicely.
Clarksson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bingeinton landing knees to the head.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the head but Bingeinton blocks with his arms.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bingeinton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clarksson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bingeinton.
Clarksson manages to break the clinch.
Bingeinton scores with a nice body kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick by Clarksson misses
and Bingeinton counters with a series of strikes. Clarksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clarksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bingeinton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bingeinton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clarksson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bingeinton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clarksson tries to clinch but Bingeinton moves away
and Bingeinton counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clarksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bingeinton moves into range and clinches up with Clarksson.
Clarksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bingeinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarksson avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clarksson lands an elbow inside.
Bingeinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarksson avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bingeinton has Clarksson pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clarksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clarksson tries to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling the position.
Bingeinton lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clarksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bingeinton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clarksson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clarksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the head but Bingeinton blocks with his arms.
Bingeinton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bingeinton looking to throw knees to the head but Clarksson is blocking nicely.
Clarksson managing to block the knees to the body from Bingeinton.
Bingeinton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clarksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bingeinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clarksson tries to stall but Bingeinton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clarksson misses with an elbow strike.
Clarksson is trying to force a seperation but Bingeinton has the dominant position.
Clarksson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bingeinton obliges.
Clarksson working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bingeinton obliges.
Bingeinton blocks an elbow strike from Clarksson.
Bingeinton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clarksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bingeinton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clarksson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bingeinton takes an elbow to the temple.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clarksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bingeinton obliges.
Bingeinton avoiding damage as Clarksson throws knees to the body.
Bingeinton landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Bingeinton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Clarksson does no damage.
Bingeinton clinches.
A knee to the head by Bingeinton.
Clarksson working hard to break the clinch.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
Bingeinton has Clarksson pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clarksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bingeinton scores a nice knee to the body.
Clarksson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the head but Clarksson blocks with his arms.
Bingeinton has Clarksson pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the head but Clarksson blocks with his arms.
Bingeinton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarksson is defending well for now.
Bingeinton missing with knees to the body.
Clarksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ron Clarksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingeinton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clarksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bingeinton.
Bingeinton scores with a nice strike.
Clarksson tries to clinch there but Bingeinton circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bingeinton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clarksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bingeinton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingeinton swinging wildly here.
Bingeinton throws a right and a left that Clarksson avoids nicely.
Clarksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bingeinton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bingeinton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bingeinton misses with a knee to the head.
Clarksson breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bingeinton, as that shot connected.
Clarksson tries to clinch up
and Bingeinton counters by clinching up.
Bingeinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarksson avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarksson moves in looking to clinch but Bingeinton pushes him off.
Bingeinton is looking to score with low kicks.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bingeinton.
Clarksson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bingeinton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bingeinton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bingeinton lands an elbow inside.
Clarksson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bingeinton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scott Bingeinton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bingeinton avoids the elbow strike from Clarksson, against the ropes.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the head but Clarksson blocks with his arms.
Bingeinton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clarksson misses with an elbow strike.
Clarksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the head but Bingeinton blocks with his arms.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Bingeinton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clarksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clarksson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bingeinton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bingeinton keeps control of Clarksson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clarksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bingeinton.
Clarksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bingeinton misses with a head kick.
Clarksson is looking to clinch but Bingeinton is avoiding it.
Bingeinton pushes Clarksson up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton dodges an elbow strike from Clarksson.
Clarksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bingeinton avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
Bingeinton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bingeinton crunches a lovely knee into Clarksson's ribcage.
Clarksson is trying to break the clinch but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Clarksson tries to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling the position.
Bingeinton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clarksson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clarksson avoids the elbow strike from Bingeinton, against the ropes.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clarksson tries to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling the position.
Bingeinton dodges an elbow strike from Clarksson.
Bingeinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarksson avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clarksson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clarksson tries a knee to the head but Bingeinton blocks it.
Bingeinton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clarksson breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clarksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bingeinton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Clarksson. Those never looked like landing.
Bingeinton lands with a slapping head kick.
Clarksson throws a head kick but Bingeinton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bingeinton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Clarksson misses with a double jab.
Bingeinton lands a high kick!
Bingeinton lands a head shot.
Clarksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bingeinton.
Clarksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bingeinton clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bingeinton obliges.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bingeinton avoids it.
Clarksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bingeinton lands a good knee to the midsection. Clarksson won't want to take too many of those.
Bingeinton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clarksson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clarksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clarksson can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bingeinton obliges.
Clarksson looking to throw knees to the head but Bingeinton is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bingeinton.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bingeinton.
Clarksson scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bingeinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clarksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bingeinton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Clarksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clarksson darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Clarksson
and Bingeinton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bingeinton.
Bingeinton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clarksson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clarksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bingeinton.
Bingeinton working Clarksson over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Clarksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarksson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bingeinton avoids it.
Bingeinton avoiding damage.
Clarksson managing to block the knees to the body from Bingeinton.
Bingeinton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bingeinton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bingeinton avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
Clarksson tries to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling the position.
Bingeinton has Clarksson pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clarksson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clarksson misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bingeinton obliges.
Clarksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bingeinton missing with knees to the body.
That's six 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.
Clarksson missing with knees to the body.
Clarksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bingeinton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clarksson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bingeinton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bingeinton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clarksson's efforts to push away.
Bingeinton avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
Clarksson missing with knees to the body.
Clarksson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bingeinton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bingeinton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clarksson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clarksson scores a nice knee to the body.
Clarksson tries to circle away but Bingeinton has him pinned against the ropes.
Bingeinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bingeinton landing knees to the head.
Bingeinton avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
Bingeinton scores a nice knee to the body.
Bingeinton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clarksson.
Bingeinton missing with knees to the body.
Clarksson is trying to break free.
Bingeinton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarksson is defending well for now.
Clarksson lands a nice elbow.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Clarksson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clarksson is trying to force a seperation but Bingeinton has the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bingeinton lands a good knee to the midsection. Clarksson won't want to take too many of those.
Clarksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Bingeinton with a knee to the head.
Bingeinton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clarksson managing to block the knees to the body from Bingeinton.
Clarksson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clarksson blocks an elbow strike from Bingeinton.
Bingeinton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clarksson.
Bingeinton avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
Clarksson trying to stall but Bingeinton improves his position.
Clarksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clarksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clarksson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bingeinton misses with a knee to the head.
Clarksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bingeinton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clarksson as Bingeinton tries to tie him up.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Bingeinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarksson avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bingeinton won't want to take too many of those.
Clarksson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bingeinton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bingeinton trying to land knees to the body.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bingeinton connects with a knee to the head.
Clarksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarksson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bingeinton scores with a knee to the head.
Bingeinton dodges an elbow strike from Clarksson.
Bingeinton keeps control of Clarksson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Bingeinton.
Clarksson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bingeinton misses with a knee strike.
Bingeinton missing with knees to the body.
Bingeinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Bingeinton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clarksson.
Clarksson breaks from the clinch.
Clarksson tries to clinch up.
Clarksson 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.
Bingeinton instigates a clinch.
Clarksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Bingeinton.
Clarksson closes the distance but Bingeinton moves to the side
and Bingeinton counters by moving into the clinch.
Clarksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bingeinton avoids the damage to the body.
Bingeinton lands a knee to the body.
Clarksson is trying to stall.
Bingeinton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson tries a knee to the head but Bingeinton blocks it.
Clarksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bingeinton with a knee to the head.
Clarksson connects with a knee to the head.
Bingeinton working Clarksson over with knees to the body.
Clarksson is trying to break the clinch but Bingeinton has him pressed against the ropes.
Bingeinton connects with a knee to the head.
Bingeinton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clarksson avoids it.
Clarksson managing to block the knees to the body from Bingeinton.
Bingeinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarksson avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bingeinton avoids the damage to the body.
Clarksson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clarksson avoiding damage as Bingeinton throws knees to the body.
Clarksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bingeinton moves into range and clinches up with Clarksson.
Bingeinton prevents Clarksson from breaking the clinch.
Clarksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bingeinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clarksson's defenses.
Clarksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bingeinton lands a nice knee to the body.
Clarksson tries to break the clinch but Bingeinton is controlling the position.
Bingeinton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clarksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ron Clarksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bingeinton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarksson is defending well for now.
Clarksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Bingeinton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bingeinton 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Scott Bingeinton!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Scott Bingeinton!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Scott Bingeinton!
Scott Bingeinton wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey McFinnegan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey McFinnegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earl Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McFinnegan quickly recovers to half guard.
McFinnegan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexander's back!
McFinnegan trying to control momentarily.
Alexander breaks McFinnegan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Mickey McFinnegan has been cut.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFinnegan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexander's guard.
McFinnegan wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McFinnegan passes into half guard.
McFinnegan is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is looking for a sweep. McFinnegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFinnegan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McFinnegan wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McFinnegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
Alexander landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander with a nice head shot there.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McFinnegan's head.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFinnegan's head.
Alexander trying to control but McFinnegan is working from the bottom.
McFinnegan has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFinnegan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander is in close to McFinnegan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexander lands a couple of elbows.
Alexander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexander is working McFinnegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnegan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexander manages to get himself to full guard.
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexander is looking to stand up but McFinnegan isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFinnegan defends it easily.
Alexander looks gassed!
Alexander working a defensive guard but McFinnegan passes into half guard.
Alexander tries to kick McFinnegan off but McFinnegan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McFinnegan uses his free foot to push down on Alexander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alexander.
McFinnegan looking to control but Alexander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McFinnegan looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexander defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McFinnegan has hold of Alexander's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alexander manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alexander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexander regains half guard.
Alexander pushes McFinnegan off, looking to escape but McFinnegan dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Alexander is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey McFinnegan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Garris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eddie Money - Take me home tonight. Garris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blowin Money Fast by: Rick Ross kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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277 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Harold Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Garris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garris gets a takedown into half guard.
Garris wants to work for an arm triangle but Howard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garris thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Howard to regain full guard.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garris throws and elbow that misses. Howard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garris's guard. Nice move by Howard!
Garris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Howard has passed into half guard!
Garris has one foot on Howard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Garris with that takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Howard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garris shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garris shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
Harold Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Garris.
Garris looks gassed!
Howard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Howard lands a big head kick that sends Garris tumbling to the mat! Howard takes a step backwards and waves Garris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Garris 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.
Rex Garris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Garris to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Garris looks to clinch but Howard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Garris taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harold Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ducken Cover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Montana!
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, Ducken Cover!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cover gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montana is in close to Cover's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Montana trying to control but Cover is working from the bottom.
Montana throws a big right hand that misses.
Cover is pulling down on Montana's head. It's preventing any offense from Montana, at least for the moment.
Cover trying to strike off his back.
Cover is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Cover has momentary wrist control but Montana slips an elbow through the middle.
Montana 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.
Montana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cover tries to strike from the bottom.
Cover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montana defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Montana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Montana stands up over Cover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montana pushes down on Cover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Montana is keen to just control but Cover is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Montana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cover is rocked!
It looks like Ducken Cover has been cut.
Montana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cover is still in real trouble! Can Montana finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Montana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cover quite badly. Cover pulls Montana in close trying to recover. Montana postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cover on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cover doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and raven austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Steele has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Steele!
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, raven austin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like raven austin has been cut.
austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
austin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick by austin misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele avoids the head kick by austin.
austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
austin throws a lazy head kick
and Steele counters with a two punch combo.
A bone on bone clash there as austin blocks the leg kick.
austin misses with a looping left.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends austin tumbling to the mat! Steele takes a step backwards and waves austin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
austin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
austin is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
austin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele counters with a flying knee that drops austin! Steele dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammed Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhammed Lawal!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawal misses with a head kick.
Mousasi darts in and clinches Lawal up against the ropes.
A short right from Mousasi.
Mousasi pulls guard successfully.
Mousasi looking to control.
Lawal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mousasi is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mousasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mousasi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawal is adopting a defensive guard.
Lawal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mousasi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lawal is trying to hold Mousasi in close to prevent damage but Mousasi has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lawal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mousasi.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawal tries to get to full guard but Mousasi has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Mousasi there.
Mousasi is looking to take a break and control but Lawal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawal tries to roll over but Mousasi keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawal trying to hold on to Mousasi's head to control him but Mousasi postures up.
Mousasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mousasi stops Lawal from getting back to his feet.
Lawal tries to kick Mousasi off in order to stand up. Mousasi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lawal is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lawal's face as Mousasi controls the position.
Lawal is looking to regain half guard here but Mousasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawal looks gassed!
Mousasi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi stands up and beckons Lawal to his feet.
Mousasi moves in looking to clinch but Lawal pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Lawal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawal swats away the attempt to clinch by Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mousasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mousasi shoots for a takedown but Lawal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gegard Mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasi wants to clinch.
Mousasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mousasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawal is not content to let Mousasi control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lawal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lawal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawal can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Mousasi tries for a kimura but Lawal is defending well.
Mousasi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lawal to see if he's OK.
Lawal is rocked!
Mousasi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lawal's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lawal for as long as he can get away with.
Mousasi trying to control the position but Lawal is working away.
Mousasi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lawal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mousasi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lawal is looking for a sweep.
That's six 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.
Mousasi decides to stand back up.
Lawal lands a nice looking body shot.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Lawal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mousasi drops Lawal with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lawal! Mousasi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Gegard Mousasi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Nihilist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ludacris - Act A Fool. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darth Nihilist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nihilist feints and as Faber raises his hands in defense, Nihilist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nihilist tries to free his leg and advance position but Faber is retaining full guard.
Faber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nihilist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Faber keeping full guard, as Nihilist tries to pass.
Nihilist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nihilist tries to free his leg and advance position but Faber is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nihilist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faber is controlling Nihilist's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Urijah Faber hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Faber gets caught flat footed, as Nihilist shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nihilist trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nihilist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nihilist being controlled here momentarily.
Faber working a defensive guard here.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Nihilist from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nihilist dances in with a quick combination. Faber is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nihilist snaps Faber's head back. Faber stumbles backwards against the ropes. Nihilist steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Faber's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Faber just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darth Nihilist!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Notorious B.I.G.'s Going Back to Cali . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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28
140 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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24
141 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masahura Yakisoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakisoba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Yakisoba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakisoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakisoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakisoba takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Yakisoba ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Yakisoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shamrock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yakisoba quickly recovers to half guard.
Yakisoba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock.
Yakisoba tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but Yakisoba defending well.
Yakisoba is trying to stand back up but Shamrock is controlling him
Yakisoba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba is looking to control Shamrock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yakisoba avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shamrock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shamrock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yakisoba because Shamrock loaded up on that one.
Yakisoba is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Shamrock locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Yakisoba is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Shamrock!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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