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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between joint damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tchort Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, joint damage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tchort Abaddon! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Abaddon tries to land a knee to the head but damage blocks with his arms.
damage can't break the clinch.
damage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
damage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
damage is trying to break free. Abaddon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
damage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abaddon has him pressed against the cage. Abaddon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abaddon lands an elbow inside that damage shrugs off.
It looks like joint damage has been cut. damage is looking to break free of the clinch but Abaddon has double underhooks. Abaddon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. damage can't break the clinch.
damage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abaddon has him pressed against the cage. damage is trying to break free. damage blocks an elbow strike from Abaddon.
damage can't break the clinch.
Abaddon tries to land knees in the clinch but damage avoids the damage to the body. damage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abaddon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from damage misses. damage looks to land a combination. Abaddon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Tchort Abaddon has been cut. Abaddon ducks under a wild hook from damage. damage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Abaddon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. damage looks for the body kick but Abaddon saw that one coming. damage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
damage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from damage misses the target. damage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round. damage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abaddon's head backwards. Abaddon tries to clinch there but damage circles away.
Abaddon blocks the body kick.
damage throws a lazy right hand but Abaddon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Abaddon moves away from the strike by damage. damage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. damage stuffs the takedown attempt from Abaddon. Abaddon gets slowly back to his feet. damage throws a low kick but Abaddon avoids it. damage looks to land a right hand but Abaddon moved out of range. Abaddon shoots in for a double leg but damage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. joint damage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tchort Abaddon. Abaddon looks gassed! damage lands with an overhand left. Abaddon slips under a jab. damage missing with a left hand there. Abaddon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice cross by damage. damage throws a hook but Abaddon avoids it easily. damage looks to throw the jab but Abaddon is out of range. Abaddon shoots for a takedown but damage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. damage lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from damage misses its intended target. damage getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This has been an exciting period of action! damage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abaddon is rocked! damage drops Abaddon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abaddon looks back up at him and smiles so damage waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Abaddon is still on wobbly legs! Can damage finish him? damage pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Abaddon. damage fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Abaddon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Abaddon looks to clinch but damage throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Abaddon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). joint damage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keren Yeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argos Bloodfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keren Yeger! 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, Argos Bloodfist! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bloodfist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yeger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Bloodfist won't allow Yeger to sweep him here. Bloodfist stands up and waves to Yeger to follow him. Bloodfist tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yeger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yeger prevents Bloodfist from improving his position. Bloodfist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bloodfist punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloodfist trying to hold on to Yeger's head to control him but Yeger postures up.
Bloodfist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Yeger wants to work for an arm triangle but Bloodfist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bloodfist wants to control but Yeger is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Bloodfist with a lazy takedown attempt and Yeger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Nice takedown defense from Yeger. No joy for Bloodfist on that attempt. Yeger swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodfist. Bloodfist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Keren Yeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argos Bloodfist. Bloodfist misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bloodfist tries to clinch up. Yeger stuffs the takedown. Bloodfist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yeger as he avoids it easily. Argos Bloodfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bloodfist misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bloodfist moves in looking to clinch but Yeger pushes him off. Bloodfist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yeger but Yeger pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bloodfist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yeger tries to avoid it but Bloodfist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yeger to the ground. Yeger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yeger wants to clinch but Bloodfist slips to the side and Bloodfist counters with a three punch combo that has Yeger backing up. Yeger nods at Bloodfist to acknowledge the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Yeger keeps the fight on the outside. Bloodfist has managed to clinch.
Bloodfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bloodfist tries to pull guard but Yeger won't allow it.
Bloodfist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yeger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bloodfist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bloodfist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yeger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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. Yeger has Bloodfist pressed against the cage.
Bloodfist is trying to stall.
Yeger tries to pull guard but Bloodfist holds him up against the cage and eventually Yeger drops back down to his feet.
Bloodfist pulls guard. Yeger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodfist is retaining full guard. Yeger being controlled here momentarily. Bloodfist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Yeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Argos Bloodfist will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bloodfist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Yeger shoots in but Bloodfist avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bloodfist connects with a jab. Bloodfist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Yeger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bloodfist's knee momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bloodfist wants to clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bloodfist tries for a takedown but Yeger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Keren Yeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argos Bloodfist.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloodfist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bloodfist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yeger pinned against the cage. Yeger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bloodfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bloodfist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bloodfist fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Yeger gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yeger trying to control from Bloodfist's half guard. Bloodfist has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Yeger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yeger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bloodfist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yeger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bloodfist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bloodfist has escaped and now he's on top! Yeger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bloodfist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloodfist wants to get up but he can't break Yeger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Yeger keeping moving, preventing Bloodfist from controlling successfully. Yeger wants to sweep but no luck. Yeger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bloodfist is controlling him. Bloodfist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Bloodfist stopping the sweep attempt from Yeger.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bloodfist wants to get up but he can't break Yeger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Yeger avoids the head kick by Bloodfist.
Bloodfist misses with a takedown attempt and Yeger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bloodfist's guard now. Yeger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bloodfist is proving hard to escape from. Bloodfist is looking to stand up but Yeger isn't so interested in that idea. Bloodfist keeping moving, preventing Yeger from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keren Yeger 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. This is the final round!
Bloodfist tries to clinch up and Yeger counters with a nice double leg into guard. Bloodfist is trying to keep Yeger in close.
Yeger looking to sit in guard and control but Bloodfist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bloodfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bloodfist 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. Bloodfist passes Yeger's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloodfist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Yeger looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Bloodfist is hanging on to Yeger's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bloodfist's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Yeger can't escape the position.
What can Yeger do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Yeger looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bloodfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. You can see the frustration on Yeger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bloodfist tries to keep control of the position but Yeger is staying busy. I really don't envy Yeger right now.
Yeger is working hard here to advance position. Bloodfist is working the ground and pound. Can Yeger escape? Yeger trying to control the action but Bloodfist just sinks the hooks in. Yeger tries to escape the position.
Bloodfist doesn't have the hooks in and Yeger manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yeger postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Bloodfist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yeger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bloodfist's guard. Yeger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bloodfist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bloodfist has escaped and now he's on top! Bloodfist postures up.
Yeger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yeger keeping moving, preventing Bloodfist from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bloodfist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeger is keeping the position for now. Bloodfist trying to control but Yeger is working from the bottom. Yeger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bloodfist is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yeger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bloodfist's back instead. Yeger gets his hands free as Bloodfist looks to control. Yeger struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yeger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Yeger is not going to allow Bloodfist to sit and survive in this position. Bloodfist turns into Yeger and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Keren Yeger showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yeger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keren Yeger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ras Butten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Wade (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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200 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ras Butten! 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, Dan Wade! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butten misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely. Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butten tries to clinch but Wade is having none of it. Wade connects with a single shot there. Wade scores with a hook. Wade closes the distance and clinches. Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ras Butten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wade is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Butten flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Butten is out cold! Wade holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Wade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Oconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Ubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Oconnell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Ubba! The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ubba tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Oconnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A combination from Oconnell does no damage. Oconnell swinging wilding here.
Ubba misses with a head kick.
Ubba misses with a head kick.
A combination from Oconnell does no damage. Oconnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from Ubba. Ubba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oconnell blocks a head kick by Ubba.
Ubba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oconnell counters with a three punch combo that has Ubba backing up. Ubba nods at Oconnell to acknowledge the strikes.
Ubba is rocked! Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Nice sprawl there from Oconnell as Ubba shoots in. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oconnell!
Ubba is still on wobbly legs! Can Oconnell finish him? Ubba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oconnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Ubba seems to have recovered his senses. Oconnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ubba slips a jab and a cross from Oconnell.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses and Oconnell counters with a one-two to the body. Ubba looks gassed! A left and a right from Ubba both land. Nice combination. Jake Oconnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Ubba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oconnell tries to avoid it but Ubba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oconnell to the ground. Oconnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Oconnell misses with the combination.
Oconnell misses with a double jab
and Ubba counters with a flying knee. Nice. Oconnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Oconnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ubba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oconnell.
Oconnell blocks a head kick by Ubba.
Oconnell looks to land a combination. Ubba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Ubba takes a swing at Oconnell's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Oconnell. Oconnell misses with a combination
and Ubba counters with a body kick. Oconnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ubba counters with a head kick. Oconnell misses with a head kick.
Oconnell swinging wilding here.
Oconnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Oconnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ubba. Ubba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oconnell. 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! Oconnell scores with a three punch combo!
Oconnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubba moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Oconnell misses with a double jab.
Oconnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ubba misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ubba throws a head kick but Oconnell moves out of range.
Oconnell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oconnell moves out of range of the body kick from Ubba.
A nice combination there by Oconnell.
Ubba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oconnell.
Oconnell misses with the combination.
A combination from Oconnell does no damage. Ubba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oconnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubba moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Oconnell misses with a combination
and Ubba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oconnell is rocked! Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ubba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubba blocks a head kick by Oconnell.
Oconnell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Some wild striking there from Oconnell.
Oconnell is working the combinations to good effect here. Oconnell blocks a head kick by Ubba.
Oconnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Abu Ubba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oconnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ubba misses with a head kick.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ubba misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Oconnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Oconnell dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Oconnell looks to land a combination but Ubba avoids it well. Ubba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oconnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ubba moves forwards but Oconnell connects with a nice, crisp jab. Oconnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Oconnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jab from Oconnell. Oconnell looks to land a combination but Ubba avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ubba scores with a head kick.
Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell moves out of range easily. Ubba takes a swing at Oconnell's ribcage but misses. Jake Oconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ubba is breathing heavily. Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Oconnell looks to land a combination but Ubba avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ubba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oconnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Oconnell misses with a wild combination.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oconnell throws a body kick the misses and Ubba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ubba thows a left - swing and a miss! Oconnell throws a body kick that misses. Oconnell swinging wilding here.
Jab by Oconnell. Jake Oconnell is winning the standup battle so far. A nice combination there by Oconnell.
Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell throws a nice looking combination but Ubba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ubba checks the leg kick. Some wild striking there from Ubba.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Ubba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oconnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Oconnell throws a series of strikes that have Ubba backpedaling.
Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell lands the left hand. Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Ubba dodges the punch combination from Oconnell.
Oconnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell scores with a shot to the body.
Oconnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oconnell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ubba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Oconnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oconnell scores with a three punch combo!
Oconnell tries to bum rush Ubba with a series of wild strikes but Ubba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Oconnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ubba has time to react. Ubba swinging wilding here.
Oconnell throws a right hand that Ubba ducks under and follows up with a left that Ubba also avoids with ease. Oconnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ubba goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Oh Oconnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ubba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell moves out of range easily. Oconnell seems to have got his legs back now. Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oconnell stuffs the takedown attempt from Ubba. Ubba gets slowly back to his feet. Oconnell swinging wilding here.
Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Oconnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ubba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ubba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Oconnell. A head kick misses from Oconnell. Oconnell scores with a punch to the head. Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Ubba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oconnell. Oconnell lands with a nice combination. Ubba backs away looking to recover. 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 Jake Oconnell will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ubba scores with a kick to the body.
Ubba moves out of range of the body kick from Oconnell.
Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Oconnell throws a head kick that misses. Left hook, right uppercut from Ubba. Oconnell misses with a head kick.
Oconnell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Ubba counters with a head kick. That will keep Oconnell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Ubba throws a head kick but Oconnell moves out of range.
Oconnell stuffs the takedown. Oconnell throws a combination. Ubba tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Oconnell is looking to land body kicks. A combination from Oconnell does no damage. Oconnell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Oconnell throws a series of strikes that have Ubba backpedaling.
Oconnell looks to land a combination. Ubba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Oconnell stalks Ubba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ubba's face. Ubba staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oconnell. Ubba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Oconnell counters with a right hand to the body. Oconnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Ubba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oconnell as he jumps to the side. Jake Oconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Ubba. Ubba tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubba tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Oconnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ubba counters with a head kick. That will keep Oconnell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Oconnell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Ubba. Ubba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Oconnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ubba counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Oconnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ubba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell moves out of range easily. A head kick by Ubba misses and Oconnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Oconnell blocks a head kick by Ubba.
Oconnell throws a low kick, looking for Ubba's leg but Ubba calmly moves out of range. Oconnell scores with a three punch combo!
Ubba blocks a head kick by Oconnell.
Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell moves out of range easily. Oconnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ubba tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ubba looks to score with a jab to the body but Oconnell is just out of range. Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ubba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oconnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ubba thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ubba avoids the head kick by Oconnell.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ubba!
Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ubba is looking to slow Oconnell down with leg kicks. Ubba blocks a head kick by Oconnell.
Oconnell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ubba throws a lazy head kick and Oconnell counters with a good, hard body kick but Ubba shrugs it off. Ubba moves out of range as Oconnell throws a body kick.
Ubba blocks the body kick.
A left and a right from Oconnell both land. Nice combination. Ubba swinging wilding here.
Oconnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ubba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Oconnell looks to throw a body kick and Ubba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oconnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ubba. Oconnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ubba throws a head kick but Oconnell moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oconnell!
Ubba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oconnell pinned against the cage. Oconnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ubba lands a nice shot that snaps Oconnell's head back.
Oconnell tries to bum rush Ubba with a series of wild strikes but Ubba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ubba moves out of range as Oconnell throws a body kick.
Oconnell closes the distance and lands a one-two. Oconnell takes a kick to the side of the head. Ubba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Abu Ubba just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oconnell throws a combination. Ubba tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Ubba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Oconnell throws a right and a left that Ubba avoids nicely. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oconnell checks a leg kick. Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oconnell throws a head kick but Ubba moves out of range.
Oconnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oconnell lands a jab-cross combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ubba throws a head kick but Oconnell moves out of range.
Oconnell throws a combination. Ubba tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A left and a right from Oconnell both land. Nice combination. Oconnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Ubba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ubba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ubba checks a low kick from Oconnell. Ubba throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oconnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ubba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Oconnell counters with a three punch combo that has Ubba backing up. Ubba nods at Oconnell to acknowledge the strikes. Oconnell looks to land a combination but Ubba avoids it well. Ubba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ubba. Oconnell throws a combination that misses and Ubba counters with a head kick. Oconnell blocks a head kick by Ubba.
Ubba lands a head kick!
Ubba avoids the head kick by Oconnell.
Ubba misses with a head kick.
Oconnell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Some wild striking there from Oconnell.
Oconnell throws a sloppy head kick and Ubba moves out of range easily. Oconnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oconnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ubba throws a combination that misses and Oconnell counters with a one-two to the body. Ubba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oconnell.
Oconnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ubba. Ubba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Oconnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Oconnell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Oconnell duly obliges. Ubba misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A combination from Ubba does no damage. Oconnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oconnell misses with a combination
and Ubba counters with a head kick. That will keep Oconnell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Ubba slips a jab and a cross from Oconnell.
Ubba throws a combination that misses and Oconnell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Ubba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oconnell. Ubba is trying desperately to land a takedown but Oconnell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ubba. A punch combination from Oconnell misses. Ubba avoids the head kick by Oconnell.
Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell is looking to land body kicks. Ubba misses with a double jab.
Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell moves out of range easily. Ubba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Oconnell misses with a few strikes there.
Oconnell throws a head kick but Ubba moves out of range.
Ubba misses with a head kick.
Oconnell looks to land a body kick but Ubba moved away. Oconnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubba moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell counters with a left and a right that stings Ubba. A head kick by Oconnell misses and Ubba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Oconnell misses with a head kick.
Oconnell misses with a few strikes there.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Oconnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubba moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ubba dodges the punch combination from Oconnell.
Ubba has a takedown stuffed. Oconnell throws a right and a left that Ubba avoids nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Oconnell had his way with Abu Ubba in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Oconnell does no damage. Ubba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Oconnell takes a kick to the side of the head. Ubba lands a head kick. Oconnell smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Oconnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Ubba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ubba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oconnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Oconnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ubba counters with a one-two to the body. A head kick by Oconnell misses and Ubba counters with a head kick. Ubba moves out of range of the body kick. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Oconnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ubba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Oconnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oconnell throws a chopping leg kick but Ubba manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Ubba misses with a head kick.
Ubba checks a low kick from Oconnell. Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
A jab from Oconnell finds it's way through Ubba's defenses. Oconnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oconnell circles away. Oconnell works over Ubba's head and body with a nice combination. No joy there for Oconnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oconnell avoids the head kick by Ubba.
Ubba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ubba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oconnell thuds his right hand into Ubba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ubba tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell throws a combination. Ubba tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Ubba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell misses with a two punch combination.
Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oconnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Oconnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oconnell throws a series of punches but Ubba avoids them all with ease. Ubba throws a nice head kick!
Ubba fails with the takedown. Jake Oconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Ubba. Oconnell misses with a few strikes there.
Oconnell misses with a leg kick. Ubba throws a head kick but Oconnell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ubba throws a head kick but Oconnell moves out of range.
Oconnell misses with a few strikes there.
Oconnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ubba tries a head kick but it misses.
Oconnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses. Some wild striking there from Oconnell.
Ubba tries to bum rush Oconnell with a series of wild strikes but Oconnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Oconnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ubba counters with a nice uppercut. Oconnell throws a right and a left that both miss. Oconnell throws a lazy body kick and Ubba counters with a flying knee. Nice. Oconnell throws a head kick but Ubba moves out of range.
Oconnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell moves out of range easily. Ubba throws a sloppy head kick and Oconnell moves out of range easily. Oconnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oconnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ubba throws a head kick but Oconnell moves out of range.
Ubba misses with the combination.
Oconnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ubba doesn't seem bothered though. Oconnell takes a kick to the side of the head. Oconnell scores with a punch to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ubba lands with a slapping head kick. Oconnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abu Ubba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oconnell blocks a head kick by Ubba.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oconnell.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Abu Ubba. Well Oconnell 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Oconnell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angar Aroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50cent - I´ll WHIP YA HEAD BOY. Aroman has chosen Sepultura - Roots as his entrance music. Gary Hayes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Hayes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angar Aroman! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hayes blocks a head kick by Aroman.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Aroman tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hayes is looking to clinch. Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aroman throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Aroman circles away.
Hayes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. Aroman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aroman as he avoids it easily. Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Aroman moves out of range easily. Hayes dips to his left and cracks Aroman with an uppercut! Gary Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hayes lands with a hook. Aroman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aroman is rocked! A combination from Aroman does no damage. Aroman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him? Aroman tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Aroman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aroman.
Aroman seems to have recovered his senses. Hayes forces Aroman back against the cage and clinches. Aroman is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aroman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes misses with a looping right. Aroman fails to land with a series of punches.
Aroman looks gassed! Hayes lands an overhand right. No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aroman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Angar Aroman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab from Aroman misses. Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hayes - that will leave a mark!
Aroman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. It's a brutal combination of punches from Hayes! Aroman is backing up but he can't get away as Hayes lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Aroman and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gary Hayes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Blackheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blackheart's choice of entrance music: Dimmu Borgir - Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Zombie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Blackheart! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blackheart stuffs the takedown attempt from Zombie. Zombie gets slowly back to his feet. Blackheart scores with a shot to the body.
Blackheart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackheart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Zombie swinging wilding here.
Blackheart throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackheart circles away.
Blackheart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zombie's hands. Blackheart throws a series of punches but Zombie moves out of range. Blackheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Blackheart.
Frank Blackheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zombie throws a right and a left that both miss. Blackheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombie.
Blackheart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackheart moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Horrible takedown by Zombie or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackheart which made him look bad. Blackheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackheart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Blackheart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackheart looks to land a combination but Zombie avoids it well. Blackheart blocks a head kick by Zombie.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Blackheart fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackheart looks gassed! Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackheart paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blackheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blackheart works the jab nicely. Blackheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zombie forces Blackheart back against the cage and clinches. Blackheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Zombie. Blackheart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zombie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice shot lands for Blackheart. Zombie moves away from the strike by Blackheart. Blackheart motions for Zombie to come forward. Blackheart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackheart swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackheart moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zombie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackheart.
Zombie fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Zombie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackheart lands a nice hook to Zombie's body. Zombie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Blackheart lands with an uppercut that bounces Zombie off the cage and back into rage. Zombie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackheart.
Blackheart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A jab from Blackheart finds it's way through Zombie's defenses. Blackheart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackheart misses with the combination.
Blackheart scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot lands for Blackheart. No joy there for Blackheart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Zombie blocks a head kick by Blackheart.
Zombie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Blackheart 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. Zombie looking to pass the guard. Blackheart tries to strike from the bottom.
Blackheart has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zombie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Zombie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Frank Blackheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Blackheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zombie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Blackheart avoids the head kick by Zombie.
Blackheart lands a jab to Zombie's midsection. Blackheart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zombie rather than just go for the knockout. Zombie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Blackheart throws a body punch but Zombie moves out of range. Blackheart looks to land a combination but Zombie avoids it well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Blackheart throws a right and a left that both miss. Blackheart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zombie sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zombie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blackheart backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Zombie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackheart swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zombie on the wrong end of a nice hook. Blackheart throws a nice looking combination but Zombie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blackheart misses with the combination.
Blackheart lands a jab-cross combination. Zombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Blackheart avoids them all with ease. Blackheart throws a series of strikes that have Zombie backpedaling.
Blackheart misses with a double jab.
Zombie looks to land a combination but Blackheart avoids it well. Zombie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackheart swivels and escapes. Blackheart lands a nice looking body shot.
Blackheart works over Zombie's head and body with a nice combination. Blackheart scores with a nice strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Blackheart dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zombie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zombie there as he acknowledges the shot. Blackheart throws a head kick that misses. Jason Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blackheart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zombie moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blackheart throws a right and a left that both miss. Zombie wants to clinch up but Blackheart keeps it at a distance. Zombie throws a series of punches but Blackheart moves out of range. Blackheart moves out of range of the strikes. Zombie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackheart lands with a shot to the body. Blackheart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Zombie. Zombie throws a head kick that misses. Zombie wants to clinch up but Blackheart keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zombie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blackheart's head. Blackheart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zombie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Blackheart scores with a hook to the body. Zombie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Zombie shoots for a takedown but Blackheart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Blackheart stalks Zombie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zombie's face. Zombie staggers backwards, shaken. Blackheart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombie counters with a series of strikes. Blackheart will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from Blackheart. Zombie rushes Blackheart and presses him up against the cage. Blackheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Blackheart both land. Nice combination. Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Blackheart scores with a three punch combo!
Zombie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackheart circles away. A combination from Blackheart does no damage. Blackheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Zombie is just out of range. Zombie misses with a wild combination.
Zombie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Zombie misses with a few strikes there.
Zombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Blackheart scores with a jab to the body. Blackheart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zombie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blackheart's head. Blackheart lands a nice shot that snaps Zombie's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zombie misses with a kick to the body.
Blackheart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Blackheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Zombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Blackheart is working the combinations to good effect here. Blackheart lands a right hook to the body.
Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackheart moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice jab there from Blackheart. Blackheart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it. Zombie throws a nice looking combination but Blackheart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Blackheart lands with an uppercut that bounces Zombie off the cage and back into rage. Nice defenses there by Zombie. Zombie throws a series of punches but Blackheart avoids them all with ease. Blackheart connects with the punch. Blackheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackheart lands with a shot to the body. Zombie walks into a stiff left hand from Blackheart. Zombie shoots in and drives through. Blackheart sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Zombie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blackheart lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zombie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Blackheart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zombie's hands. Zombie blocks a head kick by Blackheart.
Frank Blackheart seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blackheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blackheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackheart swinging wilding here.
Blackheart throws a hook to the side of Zombie's head but Zombie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zombie misses with a takedown attempt - Blackheart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Blackheart throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice combination there by Blackheart.
Blackheart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackheart circles away.
Blackheart closes the distance and lands a one-two. Zombie throws a push kick but Blackheart slaps the foot to one side.
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. Zombie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackheart clobbers Zombie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Zombie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Blackheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Zombie is just out of range. Zombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zombie throws a sloppy head kick and Blackheart moves out of range easily. Zombie dodges the punch combination from Blackheart.
Zombie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackheart swivels and escapes. Zombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zombie moves out of range of the body kick from Blackheart.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Blackheart keeps it at a distance. Blackheart throws a right and a left that Zombie avoids nicely. Blackheart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zombie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackheart.
Blackheart blocks a head kick by Zombie.
Blackheart sizes up Zombie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Zombie throws a series of punches but Blackheart avoids them all with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Blackheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Blackheart. Zombie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Zombie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Blackheart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zombie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackheart.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A combination from Blackheart does no damage. Blackheart throws a hook but Zombie avoids it easily. Zombie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackheart lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Blackheart.
Zombie fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Blackheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Blackheart scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackheart jabs at Zombie's body. Left hook, right uppercut from Blackheart. Zombie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackheart.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Blackheart tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zombie manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zombie won't let Blackheart get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Zombie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackheart can do anything to dispel that myth. Zombie working the ground and pound effectively.
Blackheart can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackheart is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Blackheart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zombie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zombie quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Zombie but it's paid off an Blackheart is forced to tap! Nice work by Zombie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Zombie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yukata Guyjin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Groves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groves has chosen Deebo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yukata Guyjin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Groves! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guyjin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guyjin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Groves is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yukata Guyjin! Yukata Guyjin retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SixDollar Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burger comes to the cage accompanied by Ghosts n' Stuff. 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 middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, SixDollar Burger! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Tankard! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burger slips a jab and a cross from Tankard.
Burger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Burger slips a jab from Tankard. Tankard throws a shot from downtown. Burger moves away and avoids it. Burger fails with the takedown. The fighters circling - Tankard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Burger keeps the fight on the outside. Tankard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tankard clinches. Tankard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burger uses from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Tankard has wrist control. Burger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tankard swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tankard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Burger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tankard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tankard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tankard! You can see the frustration on Burger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tankard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tankard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Burger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tankard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burger has escaped the position, nice work there. Burger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Tankard wants to free his trapped foot but Burger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tankard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tankard. Burger is pressing down on Tankard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Burger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tankard! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tankard is desperately trying to improve his position but Burger has a good base and remains in mount. Tankard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Tankard is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tankard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tankard has his foot on Burger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burger works his way back into a safe position though. Tankard looks gassed! Burger tries to stand but Tankard is controlling from the bottom. Tankard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tankard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burger has his hands clasped together but Tankard extends an breaks Burger's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tankard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Tankard! Luke Tankard is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Walk. Reese is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kings of Leon- Crawl. Jack Fadden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Reese! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reese fails in his attempt to clinch. Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reese paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fadden misses with a body shot.
Reese throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fadden's waist but Fadden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reese off to one side. Jack Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fadden shoots and misses and Reese counters by clinching up. Fadden lands a takedown into guard.
Reese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fadden is one step ahead there. Fadden gets to his feet - Reese follows without any prompting. Reese fails with a takedown attempt. Fadden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reese shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fadden counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jack Fadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Reese. Reese is working an open guard so Fadden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Reese fails to land the takedown. Fadden tries to clinch but Reese moves away and Reese counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fadden can't get the takedown.
Reese manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Fadden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reese works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Fadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Reese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fadden is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fadden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Fadden 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. Reese wants to stand up but Fadden is controlling him. Fadden cracks Reese with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fadden gets to his feet. Reese looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Reese shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reese was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Reese looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fadden wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fadden working to try and regain half guard.
Fadden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Reese prevents Fadden from getting the reversal. Reese trying to control but Fadden is having none of it. Reese stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Fadden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee asks Fadden politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fadden prefers to stall for the moment though. Fadden throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Fadden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reese down.
Fadden is looking to take a break and control but Reese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fadden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reese is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fadden dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reese tries for a takedown but Fadden circles away easily and Fadden counters with a takedown into side control. Jack Fadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fadden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Fadden wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy. Reese manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Reese is staying active underneath Fadden, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fadden prevents Reese from improving his position. Fadden decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Reese looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fadden swings for the body but Reese moves out of range.
Fadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fadden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fadden working the head and body with strikes. Reese wants to control but Fadden is keeping busy.
Fadden 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reese tries to get to full guard but Fadden has control of the leg. Fadden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Reese wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reese is looking to control Fadden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reese avoid being mounted? Fadden trying to control the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Fadden fails with the takedown and Reese counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fadden wants to get back to full guard. Reese is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fadden wants to get back to full guard but Reese has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fadden wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Reese scores with strikes from the back.
Will Reese go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fadden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reese. Fadden is trying to get back to his feet but Reese has full control of the position and if anything, Fadden has just worked his way into a worse spot. Reese misses with punches from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fadden dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Fadden fails with the takedown and Reese counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fadden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Fadden wants to sweep here but Reese controlling him for the moment. Reese slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Reese decides to stand back up. Reese steps back and let's Fadden get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Reese drags the fight down to the ground.
Reese 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. Reese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fadden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Fadden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reese is looking for a sweep. Reese is not content to let Fadden control the position. Fadden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Reese is trying to get back to half guard. Fadden lands some shots froms side control. Fadden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reese to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reese is looking to reverse the position. Reese struggling a bit here. Fadden trying to control the action but Reese is working from the bottom. Reese being controlled for a moment. Fadden trying to control the position but Reese is working away.
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. Fadden decides to take the fight back to the feet. Reese fails with the takedown and Fadden counters with a single leg into guard. Reese didn't expect that. Fadden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fadden has Reese in his guard. Fadden looking to control but Reese passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jack Fadden did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fadden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Reese counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fadden misses with a takedown and Reese counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fadden manages to get to full guard.
Reese looking to pass the guard. Fadden 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. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Fadden is looking to stand up but Reese isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Reese forces his way into half guard. Fadden wants to control but Reese is keeping busy and won't allow it. Reese is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reese prevents Fadden from improving his position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Reese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fadden closes the distance but Reese moves to the side and Reese counters with a nice double leg into guard. Fadden wants to sweep here but Reese controlling him for the moment. Fadden doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fadden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reese manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fadden tries to free his leg and advance position but Reese is retaining full guard. Reese wants to get back to his feet but Fadden is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fadden pushes down on Reese's leg and manages to get into half guard. Reese won't allow Fadden to pass to mount. Fadden is taking a breather. Reese says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fadden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reese's head. Reese slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Fadden stands up and waves to Reese to follow him. Fadden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Reese counters with a takedown into side control. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fadden manages to get back to half guard. Fadden gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Reese dominated that fourth round. That's time! Fadden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reese tries for a takedown but Fadden circles away easily and Fadden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reese! Fadden breaks from Reese's wrist control and lands an elbow. Fadden working for a submission but Reese is keeping him at bay. Fadden looking to control but Reese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Fadden has control of Reese's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reese regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reese keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reese tries to hold on but Fadden pushes him away. Fadden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fadden with good strikes from the mount here! Fadden tries to control but Reese wriggling away. Fadden lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Reese is trying to escape the mount.
Fadden with shots to the head and body - Reese looks very uncomfortable down there. Fadden is landing with some decent strikes but Reese is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Reese is looking to improve his position but Fadden isn't that keen on the idea. Reese manages to regain half guard. Good work. Fadden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Fadden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reese keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fadden trying to mount his opponent but Reese defends it. Fadden is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Fadden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fadden throwing strikes but missing. Reese looking for a guillotine here but Fadden defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Reese trying to control the position.
Reese looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fadden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Reese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fadden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Fadden showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fadden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fadden! Jack Fadden retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ongoto Kakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Diabolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ongoto Kakala! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Diabolis! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kakala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diabolis pinned against the cage. Diabolis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kakala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kakala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diabolis pulls him back up using the underhooks. Diabolis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakala shoots in and drives through. Diabolis sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ongoto Kakala. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kakala fails to land the takedown. Kakala misses with a takedown attempt - Diabolis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kakala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diabolis wants to control but Kakala is keeping busy.
Kakala seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Diabolis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ongoto Kakala! Ongoto Kakala retains his featherweight title!
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