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AMW 41 - Night Of Champions II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Los hermanos - Samba a dois. Marcelo Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcinas is just out of range.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcinas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arcinas misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Arcinas.
A shot to the liver by Arcinas. Beautiful body shot.
Arcinas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Marcelo Garcia has been cut.
Arcinas misses with an uppercut.
Arcinas misses with a head kick.
Arcinas drops Garcia with a beautiful combination! Garcia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arcinas is looking for the KO!
Garcia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcinas lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arcinas connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Garcia to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Arcinas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Arcinas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ovechkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovechkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draven gets a takedown into half guard.
Ovechkin is in trouble now - Draven has advanced to mount!
Draven thowing shots but they're missing.
Draven unloading with bombs!
Draven landing strikes from the mount.
Ovechkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ovechkin tries to get out of the position.
Draven punching from mount but Ovechkin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ovechkin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Draven quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Draven but it's paid off an Ovechkin is forced to tap! Nice work by Draven.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Draven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shane carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold. shane carwin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
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, shane carwin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke misses with a double jab
and carwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice combination there by carwin.
carwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Duke counter with a right hand.
It looks like shane carwin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Duke misses.
carwin scores with the left hand. Duke knows he should have avoided that one.
carwin misses with a few strikes there.
carwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duke counters with a crisp right that sends carwin to the canvas! Duke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Duke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jon cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kynis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo Kynis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jon cockren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Kynis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cockren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kynis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Kynis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kynis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keijo Kynis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cockren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kynis defends it nicely.
cockren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kynis as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cockren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kynis but Kynis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon cockren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kynis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by cockren!
Kynis misses with a hook. cockren ducked under it nicely.
Keijo Kynis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kynis feints a jab promting cockren to slip. Kynis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. cockren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kynis throws a series of punches but cockren moves out of range.
Kynis is looking to chop away at cockren's legs.
Kynis throws a combination. cockren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kynis misses with a double jab.
cockren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kynis circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cockren slips a jab and a cross from Kynis.
Kynis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. cockren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
cockren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
cockren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kynis counters with a stiff right hand.
cockren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kynis misses with a double jab
and cockren counters with a shoot takedown. Kynis fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cockren wants to control from the top but Kynis keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kynis can do anything to dispel that myth.
cockren wants to pass the guard but Kynis is keeping the position.
cockren drops back looking for a leg! Kynis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kynis manages to kick cockren off! cockren jumps back into Kynis's guard.
cockren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kynis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kynis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst cockren is controlling him.
cockren with a flurry of punches that miss.
cockren prevents Kynis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cockren stands up over Kynis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
cockren throws a big right hand that misses.
cockren controls from within his opponent's guard.
cockren trying to control but Kynis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Kynis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kynis misses with a right hand
and cockren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kynis's guard.
cockren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kynis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
cockren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
cockren postures up in Kynis's guard and throws a big left but Kynis blocks it.
cockren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kynis's guard.
Kynis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Keijo Kynis.
Kynis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by cockren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cockren shoots in but Kynis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
cockren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kynis.
Kynis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
cockren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kynis pinned against the cage. Kynis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
cockren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kynis is fending him off so far but cockren persists. Nope, Kynis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon cockren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kynis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kynis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
cockren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kynis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kynis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kynis throws a right and a left that cockren avoids nicely.
cockren shoots in for a takedown but Kynis shows good takedown defense.
cockren dodges the punch combination from Kynis.
cockren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kynis as he avoids it easily.
Kynis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kynis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keijo Kynis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Kynis. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kynis.
Nice sprawl there from Kynis as cockren shoots in.
No joy there for Kynis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cockren moves to clinch but Kynis breaks away
enabling Kynis to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Kynis misses.
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
Kynis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces cockren back to the cage. Kynis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kynis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
cockren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kynis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but cockren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
cockren shoots in for a takedown but Kynis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kynis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kynis misses with an uppercut
so cockren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cockren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and cockren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
cockren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kynis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kynis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping cockren at a distance.
Kynis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Kynis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cockren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kynis sprawls well. Kynis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. cockren gets slowly back to his feet.
cockren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kynis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but cockren circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kynis tries to bum rush cockren with a series of wild strikes but cockren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon cockren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kynis throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Kynis.
Kynis looks to land a combination but cockren avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kynis misses with a double jab
and cockren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
cockren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kynis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
jon cockren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kynis breaks from the clinch.
cockren dodges the punch combination from Kynis.
Kynis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits cockrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keijo Kynis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kynis stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kynis misses with a double jab.
Kynis tries to bum rush cockren with a series of wild strikes but cockren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
cockren avoids a punch combination nicely.
cockren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kynis.
Kynis jabs cockren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kynis lands with a nice combination. cockren backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cockren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kynis.
Sloppy strikes from Kynis. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Kynis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kynis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kynis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamba Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gamba Mugabe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gamba Mugabe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gamba Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Mugabe misses its intended target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fanoogon enables Mugabe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fanoogon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fanoogon looking for a guillotine here but Mugabe defends easily.
Mugabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Mugabe from controlling successfully.
Mugabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mugabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mugabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mugabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon controls Mugabe momentarily but Mugabe frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanoogon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mugabe manages to get himself to full guard.
Mugabe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mugabe looking for a guillotine here but Fanoogon defends easily.
Mugabe wants to sweep but no luck.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Mugabe keeps moving.
Fanoogon pushes down on Mugabe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to control but Fanoogon is keeping busy.
Mugabe wants to get back to full guard.
Fanoogon moves into full mount! Mugabe won't be happy about that!
Fanoogon controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BOOM! Fanoogon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fanoogon wants to finish this one by submission but Mugabe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fanoogon.
Fanoogon with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mugabe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mugabe gets back to half guard.
Fanoogon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mugabe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mugabe wants to improve his position but Fanoogon is controlling well.
Fanoogon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mugabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Fanoogon is looking for a kimura here.
Fanoogon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mugabe won't allow Fanoogon to pass to mount.
Fanoogon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mugabe sees it coming and defends easily.
Fanoogon throwing shots but Mugabe is blocking nicely.
Mugabe works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richie Fanoogon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fanoogon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mugabe moves into full guard.
Fanoogon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mugabe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mugabe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mugabe looking to control.
Mugabe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fanoogon manages to get himself to full guard.
Fanoogon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Mugabe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanoogon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mugabe has managed to get both his arms back between Fanoogon's legs - danger averted.
Mugabe trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
Mugabe distracts Fanoogon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fanoogon trying to control the position.
Mugabe throwing strikes but missing.
Mugabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanoogon is retaining full guard.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.
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.
Mugabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gamba Mugabe just wasn't active enough.
Fanoogon misses with a looping left.
Mugabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fanoogon keeps the fight on the outside.
Mugabe throws the left hand but Fanoogon avoids the punch easily.
Fanoogon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mugabe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fanoogon keeping full guard, as Mugabe tries to pass.
Fanoogon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe thows a big elbow that misses.
Mugabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanoogon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mugabe has managed to get both his arms back between Fanoogon's legs - danger averted.
Mugabe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mugabe postures up in Fanoogon's guard and throws a big left but Fanoogon blocks it.
Fanoogon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fanoogon working a defensive guard here.
Fanoogon working for a triangle but Mugabe defends it easily.
Mugabe works over Fanoogon with some ground and pound from guard.
Mugabe trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fanoogon is breathing heavily.
Mugabe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fanoogon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mugabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mugabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fanoogon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mugabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanoogon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanoogon working for a triangle but Mugabe defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamba Mugabe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mugabe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mugabe throws out a loose jab but Fanoogon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mugabe feints and as Fanoogon raises his hands in defense, Mugabe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fanoogon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mugabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mugabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon trying to keep a closed guard but Mugabe is proving a slippery customer.
Fanoogon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fanoogon working for a triangle but Mugabe defends it easily.
Fanoogon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mugabe is aware though and is defending well.
Fanoogon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mugabe landing with the ground and pound.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mugabe thows a big elbow that misses.
Mugabe postures up and lands a big shot to Fanoogon's brow.
Mugabe throws and elbow that misses. Fanoogon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mugabe's guard. Nice move by Fanoogon!
Mugabe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mugabe striking off his back but it's not causing Fanoogon any problems.
Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon won't allow Mugabe to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is trying to control the position but Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mugabe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fanoogon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mugabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mugabe keeping full guard, as Fanoogon tries to pass.
Fanoogon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mugabe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fanoogon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fanoogon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mugabe keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanoogon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fanoogon wants to take a breather but Mugabe is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mugabe tries to roll over but Fanoogon keeps him under control.
Fanoogon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gamba Mugabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mugabe 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gamba Mugabe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ag has chosen Iron Lion Zion as his entrance music. The key to victory for Crash Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ag!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a jab when Ag was well out of range.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Ag counters with a straight right hand.
Ag scores with a kick to the body.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Davis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Davis duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Davis misses.
Ag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Ag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ag counters by clinching up.
Ag connects with a knee to the head.
Ag can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Ag lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ag working aggressively here.
Ag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Ag looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Ag works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Ag.
Ag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Ag landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ag misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Ag.
Ag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Ag throws an elbow but it misses.
Davis prevents a body shot from Ag.
Ag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Ag.
Davis tries to circle away but Ag has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
Ag misses with a punch on the inside.
Ag tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Ag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Ag scores a nice knee to the body.
Ag looks gassed!
Ag tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Ag lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ag misses with a body punch.
Ag tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Ag missing with knees to the body.
Ag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Ag misses with some punches.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ag throws an elbow but it misses.
Ag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis tries to break free but Ag pushes him back against the cage.
Ag creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davis wants to break free but Ag has control.
Ag can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Ag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ag missing with knees to the body.
Ag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ag scores with a hook to the body.
Ag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Ag keeps him there for the moment.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ag won't allow it.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ag misses with a knee strike.
Ag pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ag tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Ag throws an elbow but it misses.
Ag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ag misses with a punch on the inside.
Ag tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Ag throws an elbow but it misses.
Ag tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Ag is controlling him.
Ag working aggressively here.
Ag tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Ag.
Davis tries to break free but Ag pushes him back against the cage.
Ag misses with an elbow strike.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ag misses with a knee to the head.
Davis wants to break free but Ag has control.
Davis trying to stall but Ag improves his position.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis blocks a body shot from Ag.
Ag looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Ag has him pressed against the cage.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Ag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Ag prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ag won't allow it.
Ag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Ag has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crash Davis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Crash Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crash Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ag tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Davis.
Crash Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis avoids the head kick by Ag.
Ag lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis cracks Ag with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Ag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis Rushes Ag and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ag is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Davis Piles on the pressure and Ag crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ratskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chosen One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratskin comes to the cage accompanied by "Umbrella" with Lillasyster. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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27
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Ratskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One misses with a low kick.
Ratskin throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratskin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ratskin misses with a jab, cross combination.
One blocks a jab.
One lands a left and a right that send Ratskin crashing to the mat, dazed. One thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Alexander Ratskin has been cut.
One lands a jab to Ratskin's midsection.
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!
One lands a left and a right that send Ratskin crashing to the mat, dazed. One thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ratskin is rocked!
One misses with a two punch combination.
Ratskin moves in looking to clinch but One pushes him off.
Good leg kick by One there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
One scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ratskin is breathing heavily.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratskin was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
Ratskin drives through and clinches with One against the cage.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ratskin lands a hook to the side of the head.
One is trying to break free.
Ratskin keeps control of One as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
One is trying to break the clinch but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage.
One wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ratskin avoiding damage.
Ratskin gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ratskin lands a right hand.
One tries to circle away but Ratskin has him pinned against the cage.
One tries to break the clinch but Ratskin is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Ratskin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to break the clinch but can't.
One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Ratskin.
One is trying to break the clinch but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage.
Ratskin displaying some good clinch control by pressing One up against the cage.
Ratskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
One is trying to break the clinch but Ratskin is controlling him.
Ratskin stalls.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ratskin lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ratskin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ratskin has One pressed against the cage, preventing One from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ratskin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head.
A shot in the inside from Ratskin.
Ratskin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ratskin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ratskin.
The referee calls for Ratskin to work.
Ratskin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Ratskin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratskin gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ratskin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ratskin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ratskin pushes One back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
One tries to break free but Ratskin pushes him back against the cage.
Ratskin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ratskin lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ratskin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Ratskin.
The fighters circling - Ratskin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexander Ratskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One takes one on the button.
Ratskin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from One.
Ratskin rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
Ratskin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ratskin as the two fighters clinch.
Ratskin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One.
Ratskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ratskin digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
Ratskin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ratskin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratskin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ratskin has One pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ratskin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratskin.
Ratskin lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
Ratskin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ratskin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ratskin.
One is looking to break free of the clinch but Ratskin has double underhooks.
Ratskin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ratskin lands a shoulder strike.
Ratskin has One pressed against the cage, preventing One from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ratskin.
Ratskin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratskin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratskin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ratskin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ratskin on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratskin.
Ratskin just leaning against One, taking a breather.
One tries to circle away but Ratskin has him pinned against the cage.
Ratskin lands a body shot.
Ratskin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt One or not.
Ratskin scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
Ratskin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of One backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ratskin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ratskin gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ratskin has One pressed against the cage.
One takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ratskin gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ratskin lands a shot to the body.
Ratskin scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
Ratskin scores with a hook to the body.
Ratskin has One pushed against the cage.
A short left from Ratskin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ratskin scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ratskin.
Ratskin is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ratskin scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ratskin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ratskin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ratskin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between One's hands.
Ratskin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ratskin throws a sloppy body shot
and One counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
One is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ratskin.
It looks like Chosen One has been cut.
Jab from Ratskin.
Ratskin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
Chosen One seems to be getting the better of the standup.
One tries to land a leg kick but Ratskin saw it coming and moves away.
Ratskin misses the jab.
One is looking to land body kicks.
Ratskin throws a series of strikes that have One backpedaling.
Ratskin avoids the head kick by One.
One cracks Ratskin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One lands a slapping body shot.
One walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ratskin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
One sizes up Ratskin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ratskin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and One counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ratskin fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
One lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
One scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One throws a sloppy head kick and Ratskin moves out of range easily.
Ratskin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by One.
Ratskin misses with a jab to the body
and One counters with a low kick, right behind Ratskin 's knee.
One throws a head kick but Ratskin moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
One throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ratskin tries to clinch but One is having none of it.
Ratskin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
One misses with a wild body shot.
Ratskin loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
Alexander Ratskin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratskin looks to land a left hand but One moved out of range nicely.
One looks to land a combination. Ratskin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
One bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratskin misses with a body shot.
Ratskin blocks a head kick by One.
One fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for One. That snapped Ratskin's head back.
One avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ratskin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin slips a jab and a cross from One.
One scores with a nice strike.
One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ratskin.
One throws a nice looking combination but Ratskin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ratskin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from One does no damage.
Ratskin tries to clinch up.
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
One cracks Ratskin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ratskin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ratskin avoids a kick to the body.
Ratskin scores with a punch to the head.
One misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ratskin works One's body with a nice hook.
Ratskin misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
One is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
One takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
One has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ratskin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ratskin's calf.
A head kick from One lands but Ratskin takes it in his stride.
One lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
One throws a head kick that Ratskin semi-blocks.
Ratskin tries to clinch but One moves out of range.
One throws a body kick that misses.
Good shot there by One.
Ratskin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ratskin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Ratskin does no damage.
One looks to land a combination but Ratskin avoids it well.
One misses with a body kick.
One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ratskin jabs One to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One works Ratskin's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by One. Beautiful body shot.
One throws a head kick but Ratskin moves out of range.
Ratskin misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
Ratskin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ratskin throws a lazy uppercut
and One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
One misses with a few strikes there.
One tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ratskin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
One swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ratskin darts in and clinches One up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratskin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One.
One tries to circle away but Ratskin has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander Ratskin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
Ratskin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Ratskin.
A hook to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
Ratskin lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
One takes a shot to the head.
Ratskin'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ratskin lands a head shot.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ratskin blocks a low kick nicely.
Ratskin misses with a shot to the body
and One counters with a straight right hand.
One scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ratskin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from One.
One lands with a good body shot.
One throws a front kick that sends Ratskin stumbling back into the cage.
One throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid body kick from One.
A solid body kick from One.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
One throws a series of punches but Ratskin moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ratskin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and One counters with a leg kick.
One throws a head kick that half lands.
One throws a front kick that sends Ratskin stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratskin misses with a combination
and One counters with a left to the body.
Ratskin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from One.
Ratskin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
One lands with a kick to the temple. Ratskin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
One tries to land a front kick but Ratskin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
One connects with a body shot.
One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratskin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ratskin moves into the clinch.
Ratskin trying to land knees to the body.
One is trying to push Ratskin away but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ratskin lands a damaging elbow.
Ratskin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt One or not.
Ratskin stalling in the clinch.
Ratskin presses One against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ratskin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin works on One's body with a couple of short punches.
Ratskin scores with a shoulder strike.
One letting Ratskin take a breather here.
One is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratskin lands a right hand.
Ratskin lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
One wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ratskin slows down the pace here.
Ratskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
One wants to get back to striking at distance but Ratskin won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ratskin works on One's body with a couple of short punches.
Ratskin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One tries to break the clinch but Ratskin is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ratskin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ratskin lands a nice elbow.
Ratskin lands a body punch in the clinch.
One tries to break free but Ratskin pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ratskin.
Good body shot from Ratskin.
Ratskin avoiding damage.
Ratskin lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
Ratskin is struggling to control the position.
One working hard to break the clinch.
Ratskin scores with a hook to the body.
Ratskin keeps control of One as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ratskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ratskin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ratskin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ratskin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ratskin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ratskin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
One is trying to push Ratskin away but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Ratskin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ratskin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ratskin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
One tries to circle away but Ratskin has him pinned against the cage.
One is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to break free of the clinch but Ratskin has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ratskin - that landed with a thud.
Ratskin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ratskin lands with a right to the head.
Ratskin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ratskin has One pressed against the cage.
Ratskin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One.
Ratskin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ratskin digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
Ratskin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ratskin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ratskin lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratskin lands an elbow just above One 's eye.
One is trying to push Ratskin away but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ratskin scores a nice knee to the body.
One takes a shot to the head.
Ratskin lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chosen One just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ratskin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
One lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Ratskin finds it's way through One's defenses.
Ratskin closes the distance and clinches.
One is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratskin lands a nice uppercut.
Ratskin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ratskin.
Good body shot from Ratskin.
Ratskin pushes One back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ratskin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ratskin.
Ratskin'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.
A short right from Ratskin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ratskin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ratskin scores with a nice short uppercut.
One working hard to break the clinch.
Ratskin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
One takes a shot to the head.
One wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Ratskin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ratskin.
Ratskin avoiding damage.
Ratskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
Ratskin lands a body shot.
One's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ratskin scores with a nice right hand.
Ratskin tries to clinch up but One circles away and keeps his distance.
One slips under a jab.
One takes a body punch but keeps moving.
One tries to keep at a distance but Ratskin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratskin.
Ratskin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Ratskin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Ratskin.
A right hook to the body lands for Ratskin.
A short uppercut from Ratskin.
A short right from Ratskin.
One is trying to force a seperation but Ratskin has the dominant position.
Ratskin lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One working hard to break the clinch.
Ratskin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
Ratskin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
One is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ratskin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ratskin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ratskin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ratskin.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
Ratskin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ratskin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ratskin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ratskin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ratskin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Ratskin.
A bit of stalling here from Ratskin.
Ratskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
One being controlled against the cage.
One wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ratskin has One pressed against the cage, preventing One from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ratskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ratskin.
Ratskin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ratskin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ratskin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin scores with a hook to the body.
Ratskin presses One against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ratskin lands with a left to the head.
Ratskin digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
Ratskin has One pushed against the cage.
Ratskin scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
Ratskin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through One's defenses.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
Ratskin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ratskin cracks One with a nice body shot.
Ratskin displaying some good clinch control by pressing One up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Ratskin lands a damaging elbow.
Ratskin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through One's defenses.
One wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage.
Ratskin slowing the pace effectively.
Ratskin digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
Ratskin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Ratskin.
Ratskin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ratskin lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ratskin.
Ratskin lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Ratskin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratskin works on One's body with a couple of short punches.
One tries to break the clinch but Ratskin is controlling the position.
Ratskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ratskin scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ratskin on the inside.
Ratskin lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ratskin had his way with Chosen One in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ratskin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
One connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
One lands a head kick!
Ratskin avoids a kick to the body.
Ratskin misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
One misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for One, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ratskin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and One counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ratskin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
One throws a nice head kick!
One throws a head kick but Ratskin moves out of range.
Ratskin misses with a wild body shot.
One takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratskin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ratskin has One up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratskin lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ratskin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
One is trying to force a seperation but Ratskin has the dominant position.
Ratskin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
One wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
One has had enough of the clinch but Ratskin keeps him there for the moment.
Ratskin lands with a right to the head.
Ratskin lands an elbow inside.
One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ratskin slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ratskin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
One wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ratskin lands with a right to the head.
Ratskin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt One or not.
Ratskin cracks One with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ratskin.
Ratskin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One.
Ratskin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ratskin'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.
Ratskin scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
Ratskin prevents One from breaking the clinch.
One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ratskin has One pushed against the cage.
Ratskin lands a body punch.
Ratskin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has One in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ratskin lands a nice uppercut.
One wants to break the clinch but can't.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ratskin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head.
Ratskin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ratskin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage.
Ratskin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ratskin lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin lands an elbow inside that One shrugs off.
One tries to break free but Ratskin pushes him back against the cage.
Ratskin has One pressed against the cage, preventing One from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ratskin slows down the pace here.
One is trying to push Ratskin away but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ratskin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head.
Ratskin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
One is trying to push Ratskin away but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ratskin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ratskin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ratskin lands a right hand.
Ratskin scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
Ratskin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One is trying to break the clinch but Ratskin has him pressed against the cage.
Ratskin slowing the pace effectively.
One has had enough of the clinch but Ratskin keeps him there for the moment.
Ratskin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Ratskin scores with a nice short uppercut.
One is looking to break free of the clinch but Ratskin has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin pushes One back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ratskin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ratskin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ratskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ratskin slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ratskin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ratskin scores with a hook to the body.
Ratskin lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Ratskin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ratskin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratskin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
One is trying to force a seperation but Ratskin has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Ratskin.
Ratskin is struggling to control the position.
One tries to break free but Ratskin pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One tries to break the clinch but Ratskin is controlling the position.
One being controlled against the cage.
Ratskin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ratskin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ratskin 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 Suge Night scores the fight 48:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Ratskin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Norman Philanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honovi Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philanski's entrance music is PISTOLERO: SLEEP WHEN YOUR DEAD. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Norman Philanski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Honovi Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot tries to clinch up
and Philanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Philanski. No joy for Blackfoot on that attempt.
Blackfoot misses the body punch
enabling Philanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackfoot misses with a hook
and Philanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackfoot tries for a takedown but Philanski circles away easily
letting Philanski counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown but Philanski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norman Philanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honovi Blackfoot.
A shot to the body from Blackfoot misses
and Philanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackfoot closes the distance but Philanski moves to the side
and Philanski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot throws a right hand that misses
and Philanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Philanski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Philanski drops his hands momentarily and Blackfoot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Philanski misses with a right hand
and Blackfoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philanski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackfoot.
Philanski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Philanski swings widly with a right hand
and Blackfoot counters with a nice body shot.
Philanski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Philanski cracks a nice hook into Blackfoot's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot misses with a hook
and Philanski counters with a nice uppercut.
Philanski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Philanski counters with a nice body shot.
Honovi Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackfoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Philanski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Philanski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackfoot misses with a shot to the body
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Philanski stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackfoot. Blackfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackfoot tries to clinch
and Philanski counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philanski.
Blackfoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackfoot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Philanski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackfoot with a poor takedown
and Philanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Philanski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackfoot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Philanski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blackfoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philanski connects with a looping right hand.
Blackfoot misses with a hook
and Philanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norman Philanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but Philanski moves away
and Philanski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blackfoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philanski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackfoot misses with a jab to the body
and Philanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackfoot misses with a body shot
and Philanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackfoot tries to clinch up
and Philanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Philanski misses the shot to the body.
Blackfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philanski counters with a left to the body.
Philanski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Philanski leaves Blackfoot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackfoot misses with an uppercut
enabling Philanski to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Philanski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blackfoot wants to clinch but Philanski slips to the side
and Philanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackfoot defending well as Philanski loads up on a big left hand.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackfoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackfoot throws a sloppy body shot
and Philanski counters with a straight right hand.
Philanski's corner calls for a 1-2. Philanski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackfoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Philanski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blackfoot wants to clinch
and Philanski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Philanski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blackfoot counters with a left to the body.
Blackfoot with a poor takedown
and Philanski counters with a left to the body.
Blackfoot throws a right hand that misses
and Philanski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Philanski there.
Blackfoot swings widly with a right hand
and Philanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackfoot drops his hands momentarily and Philanski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philanski. Blackfoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philanski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blackfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackfoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackfoot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Philanski counters with a left to the body.
Blackfoot swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Philanski to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Blackfoot misses
and Philanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blackfoot darts in trying to clinch
and Philanski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackfoot throws an off balance right hand
enabling Philanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Philanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philanski scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackfoot should have avoided that one.
Philanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackfoot is just out of range.
Blackfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philanski counters with a straight right hand.
Blackfoot connects with a body shot that sends Philanski's belly button to the back.
Blackfoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackfoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norman Philanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Philanski throws an off balance right hand
and Blackfoot counters with a nice body shot.
Blackfoot misses with a wild body shot.
Blackfoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Philanski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Philanski connects with a looping right hand.
Philanski misses with a body shot.
Blackfoot misses with a hook
and Philanski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Philanski throws a hook but Blackfoot avoids it easily.
Blackfoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philanski counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot digs a good hook to Philanski's body.
Blackfoot misses with a hook to the body
and Philanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philanski counters with a straight right hand.
Blackfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Philanski counter with a right hand.
Blackfoot tries to clinch
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philanski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Philanski misses with a looping right.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Philanski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Blackfoot misses
and Philanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackfoot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Philanski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Philanski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab, jab by Philanski - just one landing.
Blackfoot misses with a jab to the body
and Philanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackfoot looks for a takedown but Philanski sprawls well.
Blackfoot misses with a body punch
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot with a poor takedown
and Philanski counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Philanski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norman Philanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honovi Blackfoot.
Blackfoot tries to clinch up
and Philanski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Philanski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackfoot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Philanski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Blackfoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot misses with a hook to the body
and Philanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philanski thows a body shot but no joy.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Philanski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Blackfoot misses
and Philanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Philanski tests Blackfoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackfoot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackfoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackfoot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philanski. Blackfoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackfoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Philanski rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackfoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blackfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Philanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackfoot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Philanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackfoot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Philanski thuds a left hand into Blackfoot's body.
Philanski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Philanski loads up on a big right hand but Blackfoot slips the punch.
Donk. Philanski catches Blackfoot right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Blackfoot misses
and Philanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philanski lands a body shot.
Blackfoot wants to clinch
and Philanski counters with a left to the body.
Philanski swings widly with a right hand
so Blackfoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Philanski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackfoot trying to control but Philanski is working from the bottom.
Blackfoot looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philanski holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Norman Philanski just wasn't active enough.
Philanski thuds his right hand into Blackfoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blackfoot dives in and grabs Philanski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Philanski pushes down on Blackfoot's head and hops out.
Blackfoot closes the distance but Philanski moves to the side
and Blackfoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackfoot wants to clinch but Philanski slips to the side
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Norman Philanski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Philanski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Philanski swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Blackfoot counter with a right hand.
Blackfoot swings widly with a right hand
and Philanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackfoot swings widly with a right hand
and Philanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philanski misses with a low kick.
Blackfoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackfoot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Philanski counters with a nice body shot.
Philanski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot throws a sloppy body shot
and Philanski counters with a left to the body.
Philanski misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philanski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackfoot's hands.
Blackfoot swings widly with a right hand
letting Philanski counter with a right hand.
Philanski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackfoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Philanski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackfoot thinking.
Blackfoot wants to clinch but Philanski slips to the side
and Philanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackfoot moves to clinch but Philanski breaks away
and Philanski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Philanski lands with a right hand.
Philanski misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackfoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Philanski misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Philanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Philanski counters with a straight right hand.
Blackfoot shoots and misses
and Philanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Norman Philanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honovi Blackfoot.
Philanski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Philanski misses with a body shot
and Blackfoot counters with a single leg into guard. Philanski didn't expect that.
Blackfoot pushes down on Philanski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philanski is staying active underneath Blackfoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackfoot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blackfoot tries to pass to full mount but Philanski defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackfoot in particular looking to stall.
Blackfoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blackfoot prevents Philanski from improving his position.
Philanski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Philanski tries to get out of the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blackfoot maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Philanski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Blackfoot has cracked it and Philanski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Blackfoot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Honovi Blackfoot!
Honovi Blackfoot is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Bear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawyer.
Sawyer misses with a body shot
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sawyer misses with a left hand
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sawyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Bear.
Bear clobbers Sawyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bear gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawyer tries to bum rush Bear with a series of wild strikes but Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawyer misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bear scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samuel Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer throws an off balance right hand
and Bear counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sawyer looks gassed!
Sawyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bear counters with a one-two to the body.
Sawyer is rocked!
Bear connects with a superb combination that knocks Sawyer out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bear before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Sawyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tiger Bear!
Tiger Bear retains his middleweight title!
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