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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kong Nu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kong Nu!
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, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nu misses with a double jab.
Nu darts in and clinches Rogan up against the cage.
Rogan tries for a takedown but Nu manages to get underhooks.
Nu looking to stall.
Rogan lands a shot to the body.
Rogan jumps guard and drags Nu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Nu from controlling successfully.
Rogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogan wants to sweep here but Nu controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan is looking to stand up but Nu isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nu is one step ahead there.
Nu wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Nu. No joy for Rogan on that attempt.
Nu throws a series of strikes that have Rogan backpedaling.
Rogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nu misses with a wild combination.
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Nu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nu.
Nu misses with a double jab.
Nu throws a right hand that Rogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogan also avoids with ease.
Nu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogan slips a jab and a cross from Nu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Rogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogan preventing the sweep.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogan slips nicely into half guard.
Rogan looks gassed!
Rogan uses his free foot to push down on Nu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nu.
Rogan unloads with some shots from mount but Nu bucks and avoids them well.
Rogan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nu wants to hold on but Rogan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan throwing strikes here but Nu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nu is looking to escape.
Rogan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nu wants to hold on but Rogan pushes him away.
Rogan unloading with bombs!
Nu can't escape the position.
Rogan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Rogan.
Rogan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nu is bucking up trying to escape but Rogan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nu is rocked!
Rogan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nu is now in Rogan's guard. A big mistake from Rogan there, giving up the dominant position!
Oh Nu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan has his feet on Nu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nu seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Nu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Nu does no damage.
Nu fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nu controls Rogan momentarily but Rogan frees himself.
Rogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nu's 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!
Rogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nu's head.
Rogan gets to his feet. Nu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogan dodges the punch combination from Nu.
Nu lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Rogan with that takedown attempt.
Rogan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rogan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nu regains half guard.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Rogan throws a strike but Nu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan stays in close to Nu's body and controls the position.
Rogan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nu, up you get!
Rogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nu won't be happy with that.
Rogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nu struggling a bit here.
Nu tries to improve position but can't.
Rogan tries to advance to mount but Nu denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nu tries to buck Rogan off but Rogan is having none of it.
Nu throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Joe Rogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nu prevents Rogan from moving into mount.
Rogan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rogan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rogan is looking to clinch but Nu is avoiding it.
Nu throws a right and a left that Rogan avoids nicely.
Nu throws a one two combo.
Rogan throws out a leg kick but Nu moves out of range and Rogan only half commits.
Nu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nu lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Nu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nu wants to improve his position but Rogan is controlling well.
Rogan is thwarting Nu's attempts to control the position.
Rogan stands up out of the half guard.
Nu misses with a two punch combination.
Nu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogan gets the takedown into side control.
Rogan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rogan shoots in but Nu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nu throws a series of punches but Rogan avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nu.
Nu misses with a few strikes there.
Nu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogan.
Rogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nu looks to move to half guard but instead Rogan has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogan controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan looking to control but Nu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nu misses with the combination.
Nu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nu throws a right and a left that Rogan avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nu.
Rogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt - Nu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nu tries to bum rush Rogan with a series of wild strikes but Rogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nu throws a series of punches but Rogan avoids them all with ease.
Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogan.
Rogan fails to pull guard.
Kong Nu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
Nu scores with a shot to the side of Rogan's head.
Rogan breaks the clinch.
Rogan shoots for a takedown but Nu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogan misses the jab.
Rogan moves in looking to clinch but Nu pushes him off.
Nu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong Nu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nu moves out of range of the body kick from Rogan.
Nu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogan's best efforts.
Nu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogan.
Rogan wants to pass to mount but Nu is defending the position.
Nu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nu trying to control but Rogan postures up.
Rogan trying to pass the guard but Nu defending well.
Rogan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rogan is thwarting Nu's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nu's waist but Nu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogan off to one side.
Nu misses with a two punch combination.
Nu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogan missing with a left hand there. Nu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rogan.
Nu is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rogan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nu tries to hold on but Rogan postures up.
Nu is in a horrible position here. Rogan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nu gets back to half guard.
Nu tries to get to full guard but Rogan has control of the leg.
Rogan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nu!
Rogan avoids the attempt from Nu to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan thowing shots but they're missing.
Rogan tries to control but Nu wriggling away.
Rogan throws some wild stikes that Nu manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Rogan.
Rogan throwing strikes here but Nu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nu tries to hold on but Rogan postures up.
Nu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kong Nu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nu is looking for a sweep. Rogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando California (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Chavez!
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, Orlando California!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
Chavez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. California tries to avoid it but Chavez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag California to the ground. California escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
California throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chavez waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract California.
Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but California circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
California dips to his left and cracks Chavez with an uppercut!
Chavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? California is fending him off so far but Chavez persists. Nope, California circles away and we're back to standing.
California misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck California on the side of the head.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez throws a hook but California blocks it.
Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from California finds it's way round the side to connect with Chavez's head.
Chavez is rocked!
California drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Chavez's head, knocking him out cold! California is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orlando California!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Machete Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Vo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. David Vo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machete Juarez!
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, David Vo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Juarez throws a series of punches but Vo moves out of range.
Vo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Juarez sprawls well initially but Vo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Juarez looking for submissions off his back.
Vo wants to pass the guard but Juarez is defending well.
Vo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vo is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now.
Juarez trying to control but Vo postures up.
Juarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juarez is just riding it out for now. Vo eventually gives up the hold.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vo shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez regains half guard.
Juarez is looking to control Vo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
Vo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juarez is just riding it out for now. Vo eventually gives up the hold.
Juarez looking for submissions off his back.
Vo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vo.
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez sneaks back into half guard.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
Vo prevents Juarez from improving his position.
Vo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Juarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vo manages to get himself to full guard.
Vo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Juarez trying to control but Vo is working from the bottom.
Vo has his foot on Juarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Vo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vo keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Juarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juarez throwing strikes but missing.
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Vo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vo manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Vo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vo has his foot on Juarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Juarez slips nicely into half guard.
Juarez is working for a kimura but Vo is defending it quite comfortably.
Juarez wants to pass the guard but Vo is defending well.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Vo won't allow Juarez to pass to mount.
Juarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juarez wants to control but Vo is keeping him busy.
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Vo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vo wants to improve his position but Juarez is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juarez but Juarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machete Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
Juarez gets the takedown into side control.
Vo sneaks back into half guard.
Vo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vo is in trouble now - Juarez has advanced to mount!
Vo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vo.
Vo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juarez postures up in Vo's guard and throws a big left but Vo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Vo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Juarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Juarez slips nicely into half guard.
Juarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vo can't keep his opponent in guard - Juarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
Juarez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vo manages to get to full guard.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Juarez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Juarez's back instead.
Juarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vo looking to break Juarez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juarez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juarez tries to break free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vo is trying to stick to Juarez's back but Juarez is turning into Vo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Vo is retaining full guard.
Vo is looking for a triangle but Juarez pushes his legs off easily.
David Vo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juarez stands and steps away. Vo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juarez moves into the clinch.
Juarez breaks from the clinch.
Vo fails with the takedown
and Juarez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vo!
Juarez has hold of Vo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Juarez working for a submission but Vo is keeping him at bay.
Juarez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vo tries to reverse the position but Juarez maintains control.
Juarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vo regains half guard.
Juarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is looking for a kimura but Vo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juarez to get the leverage.
Juarez trying to control the action but Vo is working from the bottom.
Juarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vo working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez tries to control but Vo wriggling away.
Vo is looking to get to half guard.
Vo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Vo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vo manages to get to full guard.
Juarez passes Vo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vo manages to get to full guard.
Juarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Vo is retaining full guard.
Vo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juarez pushing down on Vo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vo actively working from the bottom here.
Juarez 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.
Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vo is looking for a sweep. Juarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Juarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vo can't escape the position.
Juarez is landing with some decent strikes but Vo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juarez is keen to just control but Vo is a slippery customer.
Juarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vo is just riding it out for now. Juarez eventually gives up the hold.
Vo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juarez wants to get up but he can't break Vo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Juarez advances position into side control!
Vo defending against the ground and pound.
Vo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machete Juarez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vo with a poor takedown
and Juarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vo won't be happy with that.
Vo tries to buck Juarez off but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Juarez working the ground and pound but Vo is defending the strikes.
Juarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juarez off and has taken his back!
Juarez is trying to stand back up.
Juarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juarez turns into Vo and is now in his guard.
Vo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Vo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Juarez advances to half guard.
Juarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vo looking for submissions off his back.
Vo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vo is pressing down on Juarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vo keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Vo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juarez's guard.
Vo is pushing down on Juarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Vo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Vo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez moves into full guard.
Juarez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Juarez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vo!
Juarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Vo frees his head quite easily.
Juarez looking to ground and pound but Vo is blocking nicely.
Juarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Vo defends it well.
Vo tries to reverse the position but Juarez maintains control.
Vo regains half guard.
Vo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
Vo is pressing down on Juarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vo is proving hard to escape from.
Juarez preventing the sweep.
Vo is looking for a triangle but Juarez pushes his legs off easily.
Juarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juarez 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.
Juarez stands and throws Vo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Juarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vo, who protects the arm well.
Juarez is looking to take a break and control but Vo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vo tries to buck Juarez off but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Juarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vo, who protects the arm well.
Vo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juarez off and has taken his back!
Juarez wants to escape the position.
Vo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Juarez is defending well though. Vo let's go of the attempt for now.
Juarez turns into Vo and is now in his guard.
Vo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Juarez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Juarez's back instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juarez trying to control the hands but Vo won't let him.
Juarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Vo.
I think Vo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between August Spies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Tran has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with August Spies's 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, August Spies!
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, Johnny Tran!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Spies shows good takedown defense.
Tran fails to land the takedown.
Spies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spies scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spies throwing shots but Tran is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spies throwing shots but Tran is blocking nicely.
Tran tries to roll over but Spies keeps him under control.
Tran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spies working the head and body with strikes.
Tran actively working from the bottom here.
Spies seems to be working for a kimura but Tran defends the submission attempt.
Spies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spies landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spies prevents Tran from improving his position.
Spies looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran looking for submissions off his back.
Tran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spies scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spies stands up and beckons Tran to join him on the feet.
Spies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spies wants to free his trapped foot but Tran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tran looks gassed!
It looks like Spies is going to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spies is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spies.
Tran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Spies pulls his head out easily.
Spies works his way into full mount!
Spies looking to finish with strikes here!
Tran is trying desperately to improve position.
Tran regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran is looking to improve his position.
Spies is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spies.
Tran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spies's back!
Tran working for a choke but Spies is defending well.
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!
Spies is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tran gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Spies is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tran has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Spies taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Tran!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Hammerson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammerson's waist but Hammerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammerson as he avoids it easily.
Hammerson closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez letting Hammerson take a breather here.
Hammerson has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammerson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonzalez tumbling to the mat - Hammerson dives into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez has his foot on Hammerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerson postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Hammerson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerson wants to stand but Gonzalez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hammerson pulls his head out easily.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammerson's back!
Hammerson holding both Gonzalez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gonzalez looking for the RNC.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to control Hammerson but Hammerson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hammerson showing good submission defense here.
Hammerson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gonzalez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hammerson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonzalez's guard. Nice work there by Hammerson.
Hammerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Hammerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Hammerson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hammerson connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple.
Gonzalez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gonzalez gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammerson's guard.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Hammerson is keeping the position.
Hammerson keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammerson is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammerson has wrist control.
Hammerson keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerson has his feet on Gonzalez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Hammerson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammerson rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Hammerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammerson wants the takedown. Gonzalez is fighting it off but Hammerson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gonzalez's guard against the cage.
Gonzalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammerson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammerson, not yet.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammerson's guard.
Gonzalez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzalez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hammerson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deez Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts's entrance music is Deez Nuts. A fine choice. Gregorovitsj has chosen Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Deez Nuts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasili Gregorovitsj's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deez Nuts!
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, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gregorovitsj - that will leave a mark!
Gregorovitsj dodges the punch combination from Nuts.
Nuts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nuts prevents Gregorovitsj from escaping the position.
Gregorovitsj tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gregorovitsj tries to escape but Nuts is in control.
Nuts wants to take a breather but Gregorovitsj manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nuts.
Nuts throws and elbow that misses. Gregorovitsj uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nuts's guard. Nice move by Gregorovitsj!
Gregorovitsj postures up.
Gregorovitsj tries to stand but Nuts is controlling from the bottom.
Nuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuts checks a leg kick.
Nuts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nuts. Nuts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorovitsj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Nuts misses.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregorovitsj momentarily.
A punch combination from Nuts misses.
Nuts swinging wilding here.
Nuts scores with a takedown into Gregorovitsj's guard.
Nuts is breathing heavily.
Gregorovitsj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nuts is controlling him.
Gregorovitsj uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gregorovitsj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gregorovitsj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuts misses with a two punch combination.
Nuts dances in with a quick combination. Gregorovitsj is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nuts snaps Gregorovitsj's head back. Gregorovitsj stumbles backwards against the cage. Nuts steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gregorovitsj's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gregorovitsj just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deez Nuts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Donatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumple Stiltzkin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paolo Donatti's chin.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Donatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumple Stiltzkin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltzkin throws a right hand that Donatti ducks under and follows up with a left that Donatti also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Donatti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stiltzkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donatti.
An inside leg kick lands from Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch but Donatti moves out of range.
Stiltzkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donatti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stiltzkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Donatti. Donatti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Donatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatti tries to clinch but Stiltzkin moves out of range.
Stiltzkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Donatti or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiltzkin which made him look bad.
Donatti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stiltzkin closes the distance but Donatti moves to the side
and Donatti counters with a shoot takedown. Stiltzkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Donatti is breathing heavily.
Donatti being controlled here momentarily.
Stiltzkin keeping full guard, as Donatti tries to pass.
Stiltzkin pulls Donatti in close to his closed guard and prevents Donatti from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatti prevents Stiltzkin from getting back to his feet.
Stiltzkin pulls Donatti in close to prevent any damage.
Stiltzkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Donatti is controlling him.
Stiltzkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stiltzkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Donatti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donatti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Donatti does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatti slips a jab and a cross from Stiltzkin.
A jab from Stiltzkin finds it's way through Donatti's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Donatti blocks the leg kick.
Stiltzkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stiltzkin has managed to clinch.
Donatti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stiltzkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stiltzkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donatti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donatti tries to clinch
and Stiltzkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stiltzkin throws a series of strikes that have Donatti backpedaling.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch up.
Rumple Stiltzkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stiltzkin but Stiltzkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donatti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stiltzkin can pounce on him.
Donatti closes the distance and clinches up with Stiltzkin, looking for a takedown. Donatti pushes Stiltzkin against the cage but Stiltzkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big head kick from Stiltzkin and Donatti is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Donatti is rocked!
Stiltzkin stopping the sweep attempt from Donatti.
Oh Donatti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stiltzkin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donatti's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiltzkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Donatti seems to have got his legs back now.
Donatti working for a triangle but Stiltzkin defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donatti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donatti blocks a head kick by Stiltzkin.
Donatti with a poor takedown
and Stiltzkin counters with a straight right hand.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch up
and Stiltzkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stiltzkin lands a head shot.
Donatti misses with a looping left.
Donatti misses with a takedown attempt
and Stiltzkin counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatti avoids a kick to the body.
Donatti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stiltzkin.
Donatti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stiltzkin counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stiltzkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Stiltzkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donatti tries to score a body lock takedown but Stiltzkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Donatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatti can't get the takedown.
Donatti prevents Stiltzkin from breaking the clinch.
Donatti drags the fight down to the ground.
Stiltzkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stiltzkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiltzkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donatti's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatti working for a triangle but Stiltzkin defends it easily.
Stiltzkin controlling from the top position.
Stiltzkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donatti, up you get!
Rumple Stiltzkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiltzkin scores with a nice right hand.
Donatti slips a jab and a cross from Stiltzkin.
Donatti shoots in but no luck this time.
Stiltzkin looks to land a combination. Donatti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin throws a low kick but Donatti avoids it.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch
and Donatti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Donatti advances position into side control!
Donatti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Donatti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stiltzkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Donatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stiltzkin, who protects the arm well.
Donatti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin manages to get back to half guard.
Donatti wants to work for an arm triangle but Stiltzkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donatti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stiltzkin's head.
Stiltzkin keeping control of the position.
Donatti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donatti trying to pass the guard but Stiltzkin defending well.
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 Paolo Donatti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stiltzkin has closed the distance and engaged Donatti in a clinch.
Stiltzkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donatti has him pressed against the cage.
Stiltzkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donatti tries to score a body lock takedown but Stiltzkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Donatti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stiltzkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stiltzkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stiltzkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stiltzkin wants to break free but Donatti has control.
Donatti tries to pull guard but Stiltzkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Donatti drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Donatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiltzkin has had enough of the clinch but Donatti keeps him there for the moment.
Stiltzkin tries to break the clinch but Donatti is controlling the position.
Donatti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiltzkin smiles and moves away.
Donatti missing with a left hand there. Stiltzkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donatti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stiltzkin wants to get back to his feet.
Stiltzkin wants to get back to full guard.
Donatti seems to be working for a kimura but Stiltzkin defends the submission attempt.
Donatti wants to pass the guard but Stiltzkin is defending well.
Stiltzkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donatti is one step ahead there.
Stiltzkin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stiltzkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Donatti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stiltzkin has passed into half guard!
Stiltzkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donatti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stiltzkin stopping the sweep attempt from Donatti.
Donatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donatti is proving hard to escape from.
Stiltzkin is stalling in the full guard.
Donatti is looking for a triangle but Stiltzkin pushes his legs off easily.
Donatti 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.
Stiltzkin stopping the sweep attempt from Donatti.
Donatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donatti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stiltzkin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stiltzkin controlling the action here.
Stiltzkin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Donatti.
Donatti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paolo Donatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donatti is not content to let Stiltzkin control the position.
Donatti tries to roll over but Stiltzkin keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Donatti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donatti 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rumple Stiltzkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos The Animal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Man looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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, Jack Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos The Animal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Animal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Animal throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man dodges the punch combination from The Animal.
The Animal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlos The Animal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Animal lands a left and a right that sends Man crashing to the canvas! The Animal dives into mount looking to finish!
Man is rocked!
It looks like Jack Man has been cut.
Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man is working hard here to advance position.
The Animal landing punches.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from The Animal! Man is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos The Animal!
Carlos The Animal is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by IT WASNT ME. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Huber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber thows a body shot but no joy.
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huber shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Huber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Huber shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Huber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huber ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Huber. Huber gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos lands a with a good body shot.
Huber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
Huber shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Huber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huber misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Huber looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Huber is breathing heavily.
Huber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huber's hands.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Huber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huber thinking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Huber.
Huber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huber misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Jesus Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Huber misses with a hook.
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huber clinches but Santos breaks the clinch
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santos!
Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Huber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Huber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santos - the referee stops the clock and Huber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santos. Huber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huber with a nice cross.
Huber shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a body kick that stops Huber in his tracks momentarily.
Huber has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Huber with a poor takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huber tries to clinch but Santos moves away
and Santos counters with a body kick.
Huber misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Santos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Huber closes the distance but Santos moves to the side
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Huber shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Santos.
Huber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Huber. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Santos throws a right hand that Huber ducks under and follows up with a left that Huber also avoids with ease.
Huber has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santos lands the left hand.
Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huber will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huber backs up against the cage.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
Huber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huber. Huber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huber throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos misses with a hook.
Huber moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos works Huber's body with a nice hook.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huber in his tracks.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Huber misses with a wild combination.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Huber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet.
Huber tries to move into full mount but can't pass Santos's legs.
Huber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Huber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Huber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huber off to one side.
Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Huber wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Huber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huber on the side of the head.
Santos looks for the body kick but Huber saw that one coming.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huber takes one on the button.
Huber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huber thinking.
Huber moves forwards but Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huber has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Huber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huber wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Huber shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huber tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Huber looks to land a combination. Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jesus Santos has been cut.
Huber clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santos is rocked!
Huber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Huber finish him?
Huber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huber wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Huber is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos wants to improve his position but Huber is controlling well.
Santos won't allow Huber to pass to mount.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huber has hold of Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Huber isn't that keen on the idea.
Huber goes for an armbar but Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Santos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Huber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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.
Santos controls the position.
Huber wants to control but Santos postures up.
Huber sneaks back into half guard.
Huber is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber is working hard here to advance position.
Huber actively working from the bottom here.
Huber is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huber wants to get back to his feet.
Huber is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huber avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Huber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huber tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Jesus Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huber shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos looks to land a body kick but Huber moved away.
Huber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Huber on that attempt.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Huber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Huber with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Santos.
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huber.
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huber thinking.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Huber shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a body kick that stops Huber in his tracks momentarily.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huber looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Santos slips under a jab from Huber.
Huber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santos slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Huber if he has to take too many more of those.
Santos scores with a jab.
Huber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huber.
Huber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santos connects with the punch.
Huber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a body kick that stops Huber in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Santos's cut.
That's time! Huber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick from Santos.
Santos throws a series of strikes that have Huber backpedaling.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos walks into a left hand.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santos punishes Huber's body with a nice straight punch.
Huber is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santos cracks Huber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Santos there.
Huber dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Huber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Huber does it's job there.
Huber tries to clinch
and Santos counters with a body kick that stops Huber in his tracks momentarily.
Huber tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huber shoots in but no luck this time.
Huber fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Huber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huber shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huber tries to clinch up.
Huber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huber lands in his opponent's guard.
Huber wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huber pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huber seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Huber is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huber to get the leverage.
Huber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos is staying active underneath Huber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huber is trying for a kimura here. Santos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Huber wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marshal Huber!
Marshal Huber is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deamon Arippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mia's entrance music is It's a Fight. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Mia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deamon Arippa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arippa lands a nice shot to the body.
Arippa has closed the distance and engaged Mia in a clinch.
Mia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arippa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arippa lands with a right to the head.
Arippa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mia tries to pull guard but Arippa holds him up against the cage and eventually Mia drops back down to his feet.
Arippa lands with a short shot to the head.
Arippa lands an elbow inside that Mia shrugs off.
Mia has had enough of the clinch but Arippa keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arippa.
A left hand lands to the body for Arippa.
Arippa scores with a hook to the body.
Arippa digs a right hand into Mia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mia's gas tank.
Arippa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arippa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arippa breaks the clinch.
Mia misses with a looping left.
Mia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mia is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arippa scores with a jab to the body.
Arippa lands with a shot to the body.
Deamon Arippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arippa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mia is rocked!
It looks like Gavin Mia has been cut.
Arippa throws an overhand right that has Mia reeling! Arippa follows up with a more punches and Mia is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deamon Arippa!
Deamon Arippa is the new bantamweight champion!
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