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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hertz Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal Huber has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hertz Willis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
Huber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huber wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Willis as Huber shoots in.
Huber shoots in for a double leg but Willis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Huber.
Huber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Huber stops Willis from getting back to his feet.
Huber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huber trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is staying active underneath Huber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huber.
Huber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huber passes to full mount!
Willis tries to lock up and control but Huber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Huber fails to advance to Willis's back.
Huber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Willis is surviving well by controlling Huber's body position as best he can.
Willis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
Willis is looking to get to half guard.
Willis looks gassed!
Huber is looking to take Willis's back but instead Willis gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Huber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber wants to finish this one by submission but Willis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huber.
Huber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Huber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Huber working for a guillotine from mount but Willis is in no mood to give up.
Huber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is looking to improve his position but Huber isn't that keen on the idea.
Willis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huber.
Huber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Willis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Willis and Huber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Willis is trying to control Huber's posture but Huber avoids it.
Huber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huber throws a strike aimed at the side of Willis's head but Willis avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Huber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Huber catches Willis right on the button with a cross.
Huber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Willis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Huber's guard now.
Willis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willis drops back looking for a leg! Huber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huber manages to kick Willis off! Willis jumps back into Huber's guard.
Huber is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Willis frees his head nicely. Oh but Huber has switched to an armbar! Willis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marshal Huber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spinx's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Mia has chosen It's a Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Spinx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Mia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Spinx. No joy for Mia on that attempt.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spinx as he jumps to the side.
Mia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spinx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spinx closes the distance and clinches.
Mia is looking to control Spinx's arms but Spinx gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mia has his back to the cage.
Mia is trying to break the clinch but Spinx has him pressed against the cage.
Mia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spinx smiles and moves away.
Jack Spinx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Mia.
Mia motions for Spinx to come forward. Mia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mia gets a takedown into half guard.
Spinx regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mia.
Mia wants to stand and escape but instead Spinx has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinx wants to control from the top but Mia keeps moving.
Mia looking for a guillotine here but Spinx defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinx pushes down on Mia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spinx stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mia to get to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Spinx as Mia shoots in.
Mia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spinx's guard.
Mia looks gassed!
Mia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spinx is proving hard to escape from.
Spinx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spinx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mia has Spinx in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mia has his foot on Spinx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spinx works his way back into a safe position though.
Spinx slips nicely into half guard.
Mia moves into full guard.
Mia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mia working for submissions but it's allowed Spinx to get to half guard.
Mia tries to get to full guard but Spinx has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mia gets back to full guard.
Mia has his foot on Spinx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spinx works his way back into a safe position though.
Mia working for a triangle but Spinx defends it easily.
Mia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spinx uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Mia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spinx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spinx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mia tries to bench press Spinx off him but Spinx keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinx cracks Mia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mia is looking for a sweep.
Spinx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spinx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spinx passes to full mount!
Mia is looking to get to half guard.
Spinx forces the positional change into back control.
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 Jack Spinx will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spinx has closed the distance and engaged Mia in a clinch.
Spinx jumps into guard, dragging Mia to the mat.
Spinx looking for a sweep. Not yet Spinx, not yet.
Mia wants to stand but Spinx has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spinx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Spinx is keeping the position.
Spinx looking to control.
Mia postures up and lands a big shot to Spinx's brow.
Mia looking to pass the guard.
Mia is breathing heavily.
Mia wants to stand but Spinx is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mia tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinx is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spinx tries to clinch up but Mia circles away and keeps his distance.
Mia looks for a takedown but Spinx sprawls well.
Mia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mia trying to mount his opponent but Spinx defends it.
Mia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spinx defends it well.
Mia seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mia wants to pass to mount but Spinx is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gavin Mia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mia wants to take Spinx's back but he can't do it this time.
Mia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spinx is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spinx and Mia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mia tries for a kimura but Spinx is defending well.
Spinx stops Mia from passing to mount.
Mia advances nicely into full mount.
Mia wants to take Spinx's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mia swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavin Mia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boom Boom Pow. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Huber!
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, John Tiger!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger stuffs the takedown.
Tiger feints and as Huber raises his hands in defense, Tiger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tiger wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Huber had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tiger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Huber Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tiger's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Huber lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tiger turns into Huber and is now in his guard.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Huber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiger manages to get himself to full guard.
Tiger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huber won't allow Tiger to sweep him here.
Huber throws and elbow that misses. Tiger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huber's guard. Nice move by Tiger!
Tiger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber looking to control.
Huber looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tiger is defending well. Huber quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tiger has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Huber celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavin Huber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between YUCEL Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Girevoy Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Of The World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YUCEL Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Girevoy Khan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
YUCEL Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior is looking to escape.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Khan won't allow Junior to get back to his feet.
Khan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is trying to keep Khan in close.
Junior wants to stand but Khan is controlling the position.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into half guard.
Junior is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khan not doing much here.
Junior is looking to escape.
Khan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Junior pushes Khan off looking to stand but Khan dives back in and keeps control.
Junior pushes Khan off and gets back to his feet.
Junior tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Junior!
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khan with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling the position easily from mount.
Khan landing strikes from the mount.
Khan with shots to the head and body - Junior looks very uncomfortable down there.
Khan avoids the attempt from Junior to control.
Khan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Khan lands with some strikes.
Khan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Khan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
Junior wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Khan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Khan cracks Junior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Khan trying to control but Junior is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Girevoy Khan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior misses with a double jab
and Khan counters with a two punch combo.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junior as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Junior misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Junior.
Junior tries to clinch
and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan prevents Junior from getting back to his feet.
Junior wriggles free and stands up.
Junior misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior shoots and misses
and Khan counters with a single leg into guard. Junior didn't expect that.
Girevoy Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junior has his feet on Khan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Junior throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Khan stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Junior follows into mount!
Khan is rocked!
It looks like Girevoy Khan has been cut.
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Junior's attempts to control the action.
Junior looking to finish Khan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khan!
Junior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior prevents Khan from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Junior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Junior working for a submission but Khan is keeping him at bay.
Khan tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Junior throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Junior landing shots from mount.
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Junior has hold of Khan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Junior with a couple of short strikes.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Junior is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Khan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Junior throwing strikes but Khan recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Khan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Junior tries to stand but can't do so whilst Khan controls his leg.
Junior is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior tries to stand but can't do so whilst Khan controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that YUCEL Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Girevoy Khan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior with a lazy takedown attempt
so Khan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Junior wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him.
Khan postures up.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into side control.
Khan controls the position from side control.
Junior tries to control but Khan manages to take his back.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Khan off. It looks like it's working - Khan slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Junior displaying calm under pressure there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior avoids the body shot from Khan.
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Khan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Junior can't escape the position.
Khan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Junior squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior trying desperately to get to his feet.
Khan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Khan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junior hang on?
Khan with good strikes from the mount here!
Khan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khan dominating with strikes here.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Khan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Junior lands with a right that hurts Khan. Khan looks to clinch but Junior throws a short knee that drops Khan. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). YUCEL Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by HELLUVA LIFE. McCracken is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cemetery Gates by Pantera. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Phil McCracken enters the cage!
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone tests McCracken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone throws a series of punches but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone sizes up McCracken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Stone.
McCracken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone jabs at McCracken's body.
Stone lands a with a good body shot.
McCracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCracken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCracken is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken is holding his hands too far apart here. Stone throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! McCracken is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Stone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj's entrance music is Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Berger!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from Berger.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
Berger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berger tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregorovitsj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gregorovitsj sprawls well initially but Berger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gregorovitsj is just riding it out for now. Berger eventually gives up the hold.
Berger wants to stand up but Gregorovitsj has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Berger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gregorovitsj defends it well.
Berger is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj wants to get back to full guard.
Gregorovitsj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregorovitsj tries to get out of the position.
Berger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gregorovitsj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregorovitsj, right into the meat.
Gregorovitsj is looking to clinch.
Berger swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj scores with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berger looks gassed!
Berger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregorovitsj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berger connects with a single shot there.
Berger tries to clinch there but Gregorovitsj circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Gregorovitsj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Berger blocks the leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick which misses Berger's front leg but catches the back leg as Berger tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berger gets a takedown into half guard.
Berger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berger.
Berger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorovitsj is in trouble now - Berger has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj is squirming around, avoiding Berger's attempts to control the action.
Berger get's back to his feet.
Berger gets the takedown into side control.
Gregorovitsj is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Berger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berger swings around for an armbar but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berger's guard.
Gregorovitsj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregorovitsj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregorovitsj has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berger working for a triangle but Gregorovitsj defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Berger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gregorovitsj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berger.
Berger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gregorovitsj keeps the fight on the outside.
Berger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gregorovitsj. No joy for Berger on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorovitsj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gregorovitsj scores with a leg kick.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj is looking to slow Berger down with leg kicks.
Gregorovitsj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berger.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Berger.
Berger feints and as Gregorovitsj raises his hands in defense, Berger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berger stands up and waves to Gregorovitsj to follow him.
Berger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregorovitsj but Gregorovitsj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berger shoots for a takedown but Gregorovitsj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Gregorovitsj misses.
Berger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregorovitsj but Gregorovitsj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj throws a series of punches but Berger avoids them all with ease.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Berger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gregorovitsj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregorovitsj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gregorovitsj blocks a jab.
Berger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gregorovitsj lands a knee to the head.
Berger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gregorovitsj manages to break the clinch.
Gregorovitsj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berger's calf.
Berger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berger shoots for a double leg takedown but Gregorovitsj sprawls well. He's pushed Berger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gregorovitsj is looking to slow Berger down with leg kicks.
Berger keeps the fight on the outside.
Berger jabs Gregorovitsj right on the nose. Gregorovitsj blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berger thuds his right hand into Gregorovitsj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Berger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gregorovitsj reverses the position - he's now on top in Berger's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berger working for a triangle but Gregorovitsj defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger working for a triangle but Gregorovitsj defends it easily.
Berger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregorovitsj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gregorovitsj escapes and throws Berger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gregorovitsj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berger on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger is pushing Gregorovitsj's head away, looking to escape. Gregorovitsj manages to hold on to the position though.
Berger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gregorovitsj presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Berger is trying to escape the mount.
Berger regains half guard.
Berger actively working from the bottom here.
Berger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gregorovitsj pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berger looking for submissions off his back.
Berger has a hand on Gregorovitsj's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gregorovitsj takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Berger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berger tries to lock up and control but Gregorovitsj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Berger really doesn't like being in this position too much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregorovitsj prevents Berger from getting the reversal.
Steve Berger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berger regains half guard.
Berger gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasili Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Berger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gregorovitsj tries to avoid it but Berger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gregorovitsj to the ground. Gregorovitsj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregorovitsj is fending him off so far but Berger persists. Nope, Gregorovitsj circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregorovitsj scoring well with a low kick there.
Berger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gregorovitsj can pounce on him.
Gregorovitsj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berger's calf.
Berger instigates a clinch.
Berger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Berger.
Berger throws a head punch that misses.
Gregorovitsj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj breaks from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berger closes the distance and clinches.
Gregorovitsj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berger doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregorovitsj circles away.
Berger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berger has his takedown stuffed
and Gregorovitsj counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berger lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregorovitsj pulls Berger in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger pushing down on Gregorovitsj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berger is looking to advance position but Gregorovitsj won't allow it.
Berger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berger tries to pass to full mount but Gregorovitsj defends it.
Berger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berger uses his free foot to push down on Gregorovitsj's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gregorovitsj.
Berger gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Berger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berger's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Gregorovitsj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gregorovitsj pinned against the cage. Gregorovitsj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregorovitsj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gregorovitsj swats away the attempt to clinch by Berger.
Berger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gregorovitsj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a leg kick but Berger saw it coming and moves away.
Berger swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Berger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gregorovitsj can pounce on him.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregorovitsj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Berger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregorovitsj but Gregorovitsj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch but Berger slips to the side
and Berger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berger.
Berger wants to pass the guard but Gregorovitsj is keeping the position.
Gregorovitsj is working an open guard so Berger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Berger rushes Gregorovitsj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Berger is trying to break free.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Berger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gregorovitsj turns into him and now he's in Berger's guard.
Berger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregorovitsj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gregorovitsj has passed into side control.
Berger is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Berger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Berger lands a nice forearm strike.
Berger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berger tries to get to his feet but Gregorovitsj is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Berger in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasili Gregorovitsj.
I think Gregorovitsj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Gregorovitsj!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark has chosen Bring Um Out as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
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, Oakley Bark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammerson has managed to clinch.
Bark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammerson smiles and moves away.
Bark shoots for a takedown but Hammerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donny Hammerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Bark.
Hammerson gets the takedown into side control.
Bark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Hammerson seems content to control.
Bark is trying to get back to full guard.
Bark looking for submissions off his back.
Bark is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hammerson is tapping! Great win for Bark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oakley Bark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Paha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Iso Paha's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iso Paha!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paha pinned against the cage. Paha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Paha sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Paha misses.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paha lands an overhand right.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paha misses the jab.
A choreographed right hand from Paha misses the target.
Iso Paha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Paha throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paha defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Paha scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paha gets caught flat footed, as Machida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paha is keeping the position for now.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Paha is keeping the position.
Paha seems keen to control Machida's posture.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Paha has wrist control.
Paha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machida wants to slow Paha down by chopping away at his legs.
Paha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paha slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida shoots in but Paha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paha misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paha throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paha with a jab.
Paha scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Paha counters with a stiff right hand.
Paha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida won't allow Paha to get back to his feet.
Paha has his hands on Machida's head, controlling the position.
Paha is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
Paha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Paha.
Machida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paha trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paha lands a slapping body shot.
Machida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machida lands in his opponent's guard.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida distracts Paha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Machida off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A choreographed right hand from Paha misses the target.
Iso Paha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paha digs a good hook to Machida's body.
A swing and a miss from Paha.
Paha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machida advances to half guard.
Paha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machida is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Paha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paha keeping control of the position.
Machida is looking to advance position but Paha won't allow it.
Paha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Paha has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paha's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida is working for a kimura but Paha is defending it quite comfortably.
Paha is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paha defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Paha lands the left hand.
Machida gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Paha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paha is looking to reverse the position.
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida prevents Paha from escaping the position.
An elbow from Machida crashes against the mat.
Paha can't do much from the bottom here.
Paha is trying to buck Machida off.
Machida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paha, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paha is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida working away.
Paha regains half guard, as Machida was trying to land strikes.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paha is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Paha defends the submission attempt.
Paha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paha controlling the position for now.
Machida is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Machida throwing strikes but missing.
Paha controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Paha works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Paha catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Paha sprawls well.
Paha cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Paha.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paha misses with a looping left.
Paha misses with a body shot.
Paha throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Paha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paha misses with a wild body shot.
Paha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Paha slips the punch.
Machida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paha misses with a wild body shot.
Paha misses with a looping right.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paha scores with a punch to the head.
Paha looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paha.
Paha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Paha misses.
Paha misses with a looping left.
Paha misses with the combination.
Paha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paha slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Paha.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paha circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paha throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida tries to clinch up but Paha circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paha. That's going to slow Machida down.
A swing and a miss from Paha.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paha.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Paha.
Paha throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Paha is retaining full guard.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paha has his feet on Machida's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machida showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iso Paha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paha misses with a leg kick.
Paha throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida misses with a body punch
and Paha counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paha scores with a decent looking hook.
Machida scores with a takedown into Paha's guard.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Paha is retaining full guard.
Machida drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Machida seems to have locked his on tight now - Paha screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Machida, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magnus Machida!
Magnus Machida is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by DONE IT ALL. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Tran!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos lands an overhand right.
It looks like Johnny Tran has been cut.
Santos scores with a nice head shot.
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tran takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Santos slow jab from Tran misses its intended target.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tran.
Tran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Santos and sends Tran crashing to the mat! Santos follows him down to the mat - Tran regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Tran is rocked!
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tran is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Tran defends it.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tran is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tran is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran is looking to improve his position.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jesus Santos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Johnny Tran's cut even more.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tran.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Tran saw that one coming.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Jesus Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Tran's head back.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Tran backs away looking to recover.
Tran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Tran.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Tran slips under a jab from Santos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santos.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tran doesn't seem phased though.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tran looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Tran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The cut above Johnny Tran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tran.
Tran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santos.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos digs a good body shot into Tran's ribs.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Tran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but Tran avoids it.
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santos - that will leave a mark!
Santos looks to land a combination. Tran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos lands a nice hook to Tran's body. Tran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Santos there.
Jesus Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tran shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Tran shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tran ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos lands a head shot.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Tran scores with a head kick.
Tran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santos's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Tran's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santos throws a one two combo.
Tran staying out of range there.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tran at a distance.
Santos throws a body punch but Tran moves out of range.
Tran slips a jab from Santos.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tran in his tracks.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tran can do to turn this around?
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnny Tran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Tran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos throws a series of punches but Tran avoids them all with ease.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tran misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tran.
Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tran.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tran moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Tran or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
Jesus Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Tran.
Tran fails to land the takedown.
Tran is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tran.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tran momentarily.
Santos cracks Tran with an open hand slap.
Santos lands a with a good body shot.
Tran closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Tran pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tran ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Nice jab there from Santos.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Tran's head.
A cross from Santos lands.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Tran's defenses.
Santos throws the left hand but Tran avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Santos misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santos.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Tran's ribs.
Tran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Tran counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tran is controlling him.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos is looking to stand up but Tran isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos has his hands on Tran's head, controlling the position.
Santos wants to sweep here but Tran controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Tran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Tran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos lands an overhand right.
Santos cracks Tran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Tran's head but Tran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Tran counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tran manages to avoid it.
A big head kick from Santos and Tran is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Tran is still in real trouble! Can Santos finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Tran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesus Santos!
Jesus Santos is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Mexican Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexican Samurai has chosen Forever And A Day as his entrance music. The Mexican Samurai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Mexican Samurai!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bookem clinches up against the cage.
Bookem breaks from the clinch.
Bookem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mexican Samurai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mexican Samurai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bookem!
Bookem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mexican Samurai prevents Bookem from improving his position.
Bookem trying to control here.
Bookem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mexican Samurai.
Bookem moves into full guard.
Mexican Samurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bookem is keeping the position for now.
Bookem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mexican Samurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mexican Samurai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bookem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mexican Samurai's guard.
Mexican Samurai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bookem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mexican Samurai wants to stand and escape but Bookem is having none of it.
Bookem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bookem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bookem trying to control the position but Mexican Samurai is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai is looking for a sweep.
Mexican Samurai stops Bookem from passing to mount.
Bookem trying to control the action but Mexican Samurai is working from the bottom.
Mexican Samurai tries to buck Bookem off but Bookem is having none of it.
Bookem lands an elbow.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bookem tries to clinch
and Mexican Samurai counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bookem!
Bookem wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem can't escape the position.
Bookem is working hard here to advance position.
Bookem tries to hold on but Mexican Samurai postures up.
Bookem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bookem is breathing heavily.
Mexican Samurai trying to control but Bookem is having none of it.
Bookem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mexican Samurai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bookem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mexican Samurai looking to finish with strikes here!
Mexican Samurai throwing strikes here but Bookem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bookem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mexican Samurai throwing strikes here but Bookem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mexican Samurai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bookem because Mexican Samurai loaded up on that one.
Mexican Samurai working for a submission but Bookem is keeping him at bay.
Bookem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bookem can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Mexican Samurai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bookem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Bookem. No joy for Mexican Samurai on that attempt.
Mexican Samurai avoids the head kick by Bookem.
Mexican Samurai fails with the takedown.
Bookem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bookem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Mexican Samurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bookem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bookem lands a nice short elbow.
Mexican Samurai is staying active underneath Bookem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mexican Samurai wants to get back to full guard.
Bookem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mexican Samurai keeps working.
Bookem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bookem trying to mount his opponent but Mexican Samurai defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bookem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Bookem or perhaps it was just good defense by Mexican Samurai which made him look bad.
Mexican Samurai shoots and misses
and Bookem counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mexican Samurai.
A head kick from Mexican Samurai lands but Bookem takes it in his stride.
Mexican Samurai fails to land with a series of punches.
Mexican Samurai blocks the body kick.
Mexican Samurai shoots in for a double leg but Bookem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bookem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mexican Samurai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mexican Samurai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bookem.
Bookem stops Mexican Samurai from standing up.
Bookem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem preventing the sweep.
Bookem postures up.
Bookem connects with a couple of short punches.
Mexican Samurai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bookem has passed into half guard!
Bookem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mexican Samurai wants to improve his position but Bookem is controlling well.
Bookem trying to mount his opponent but Mexican Samurai defends it.
Mexican Samurai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mexican Samurai, pushing him back against the cage.
Bookem is looking to break free of the clinch but Mexican Samurai has double underhooks.
Mexican Samurai tries to land a knee to the head but Bookem blocks with his arms.
Bookem has had enough of the clinch but Mexican Samurai keeps him there for the moment.
Mexican Samurai has Bookem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bookem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mexican Samurai jumps into guard, dragging Bookem to the mat.
Bookem decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mexican Samurai, up you get!
Mexican Samurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bookem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bookem gets the takedown into side control.
Bookem controls the position.
Mexican Samurai can't do much from the bottom here.
Mexican Samurai manages to get back to half guard.
Mexican Samurai has one foot on Bookem's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bookem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mexican Samurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mexican Samurai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bookem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Mexican Samurai is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai manages to get to full guard.
Bookem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mexican Samurai thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mexican Samurai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mexican Samurai is trying to control the position but Bookem postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bookem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bookem trying to control but Mexican Samurai is working from the bottom.
Mexican Samurai has his foot on Bookem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bookem works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bookem throws a combination that misses
and Mexican Samurai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bookem is not content to let Mexican Samurai control the position.
Bookem is looking for a sweep. Mexican Samurai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bookem wants to get back to his feet.
Mexican Samurai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bookem's head.
Mexican Samurai wants to stand but Bookem has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bookem tries to roll over but Mexican Samurai keeps him under control.
Bookem trying to control but Mexican Samurai postures up.
Mexican Samurai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bookem is trying to control but Mexican Samurai passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem is trying to control Mexican Samurai's posture but Mexican Samurai avoids it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mexican Samurai shoots for a double leg takedown but Bookem sprawls well. He's pushed Mexican Samurai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bookem throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mexican Samurai jumps guard but Bookem stands there with Mexican Samurai around his waist. Mexican Samurai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mexican Samurai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bookem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai keeps control of Bookem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bookem has Mexican Samurai pushed against the cage.
Bookem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bookem is trying to break free.
Mexican Samurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mexican Samurai fails with a takedown attempt.
Mexican Samurai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bookem counters with a two punch combo.
Mexican Samurai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bookem's waist but Bookem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mexican Samurai off to one side.
Mexican Samurai lands a head shot.
Mexican Samurai looks to land a combination. Bookem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mexican Samurai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bookem but Bookem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mexican Samurai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bookem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bookem lands in his opponent's guard.
Mexican Samurai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bookem is one step ahead there.
Bookem controlling from the top position.
Mexican Samurai thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai looking for a sweep. Not yet Mexican Samurai, not yet.
Bookem wants to control from the top but Mexican Samurai keeps moving.
Bookem prevents Mexican Samurai from getting back to his feet.
Mexican Samurai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bookem stands and steps away. Mexican Samurai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bookem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mexican Samurai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bookem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bookem controls the position.
Mexican Samurai gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai looking for submissions off his back.
Bookem prevents Mexican Samurai from improving his position.
Mexican Samurai gets full guard.
Bookem stopping the sweep attempt from Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai is trying to control the position but Bookem postures up.
Mexican Samurai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bookem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bookem passes Mexican Samurai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bullet Bookem did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mexican Samurai fails with the takedown
and Bookem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bookem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mexican Samurai has his takedown stuffed
and Bookem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bookem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mexican Samurai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mexican Samurai.
Bookem is pulling down on Mexican Samurai's head. It's preventing any offense from Mexican Samurai, at least for the moment.
Mexican Samurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mexican Samurai passes into half guard.
Mexican Samurai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mexican Samurai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mexican Samurai trying to control the action but Bookem is working from the bottom.
Mexican Samurai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai is tying to control. Bookem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mexican Samurai escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bookem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bookem tries to clinch up.
Bookem misses with a two punch combination.
Mexican Samurai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mexican Samurai trying to stall but Bookem improves his position.
Mexican Samurai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bookem wants to get back to striking at distance but Mexican Samurai won't allow it.
Bookem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bookem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bookem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mexican Samurai manages to break the clinch.
Bullet Bookem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bookem connects with a jab.
A combination from Bookem does no damage.
A head kick by Bookem misses
and Mexican Samurai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mexican Samurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mexican Samurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Bookem there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bookem swinging wilding here.
Bookem slow jab from Mexican Samurai misses its intended target.
Bookem drives through and clinches with Mexican Samurai against the cage.
Mexican Samurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bookem blocks it with crossed arms.
Mexican Samurai manages to break the clinch.
Bookem wants to clinch.
Bookem wants to clinch
and Mexican Samurai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bookem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mexican Samurai blocks a jab.
Mexican Samurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bookem as he avoids it easily.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bookem moves into the clinch.
Bookem manages to break the clinch.
Bookem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai with a lazy takedown attempt
so Bookem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mexican Samurai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mexican Samurai will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai wants to sweep but no luck.
Mexican Samurai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bookem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mexican Samurai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Bookem misses.
Mexican Samurai throws a combination. Bookem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bookem throws a body punch but Mexican Samurai moves out of range.
Mexican Samurai blocks a head kick by Bookem.
Mexican Samurai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bookem.
Mexican Samurai misses with a takedown attempt
and Bookem counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bookem.
Bookem distracts Mexican Samurai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bookem gets to his feet. Mexican Samurai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mexican Samurai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mexican Samurai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Mexican Samurai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai wants to stand up but Bookem has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mexican Samurai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bookem trying to control but Mexican Samurai postures up.
Mexican Samurai wants to stand but Bookem has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bookem tries to roll over but Mexican Samurai keeps him under control.
Mexican Samurai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mexican Samurai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bookem!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mexican Samurai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bullet Bookem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bookem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but The Mexican Samurai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bookem throws an overhand right that lands on Mexican Samurai's shoulder, as Mexican Samurai tries to avoid the shot.
Bookem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mexican Samurai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bookem.
Mexican Samurai lands a head kick. Bookem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mexican Samurai misses with a takedown attempt
and Bookem counters with a series of strikes. Mexican Samurai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bookem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mexican Samurai is out of range.
Bookem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bookem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bookem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mexican Samurai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bookem looking for a guillotine here but Mexican Samurai defends easily.
Mexican Samurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bookem wants to sweep but no luck.
Mexican Samurai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bookem tries for a takedown but Mexican Samurai manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Bookem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mexican Samurai prevents Bookem from breaking the clinch.
Mexican Samurai scores a nice knee to the body.
Bookem is trying to break free.
Bookem wants to get back to striking at distance but Mexican Samurai won't allow it.
Bookem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mexican Samurai pushes off an throws an elbow but Bookem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bookem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mexican Samurai is working for takedown but Bookem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bookem rushes Mexican Samurai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bookem is trying to break free.
Mexican Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mexican Samurai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mexican Samurai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bookem's waist but Bookem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mexican Samurai off to one side.
Mexican Samurai misses with a wild combination.
Mexican Samurai misses with a wild body shot.
Mexican Samurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Bookem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mexican Samurai working for a triangle but Bookem defends it easily.
Bookem trying to control but Mexican Samurai is working from the bottom.
Mexican Samurai thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bookem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mexican Samurai keeping moving, preventing Bookem from controlling successfully.
Bookem decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mexican Samurai, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bookem doesn't manage to clinch there - Mexican Samurai circles away.
Bookem throws a looping overhand right but Mexican Samurai ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mexican Samurai shoots in but Bookem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bookem misses with a hook. Mexican Samurai ducked under it nicely.
Mexican Samurai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bookem.
Bookem tries to close the distance and clinch but Mexican Samurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mexican Samurai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bookem counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bookem.
Bookem tries to free his leg and advance position but Mexican Samurai is retaining full guard.
Mexican Samurai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bookem!
Mexican Samurai tries to control but Bookem wriggling away.
Bookem tries to hold on but Mexican Samurai pushes him away.
Bookem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bookem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai is trying to control the action in half guard but Bookem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mexican Samurai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bookem defends it well.
Bookem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bookem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mexican Samurai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mexican Samurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Bookem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mexican Samurai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mexican Samurai drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bullet Bookem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bookem 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bullet Bookem!
Bullet Bookem is the new featherweight champion!
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