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WCC Assassins III - Evolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Soos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathias Soos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nick diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Soos keeping control of the position.
Soos punching from the bottom.
diaz blocks the strikes from Soos.
Soos wants to control but diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soos pushes diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Soos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around diaz's waist but diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soos off to one side.
Soos tries to bum rush diaz with a series of wild strikes but diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soos waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract diaz.
Soos gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
diaz is looking for a sweep.
Soos trying to control the action but diaz is working from the bottom.
diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Soos stalling.
diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
diaz wants to control the action here but instead Soos manages to pass to full mount!
diaz tries to hold on but Soos pushes him away.
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.
diaz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Soos misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
diaz tries to hold on but Soos postures up.
diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… diaz turns into him and now he's in Soos's guard.
Soos looking for a sweep. Not yet Soos, not yet.
Soos is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soos tries to get out of the position.
Soos trying to control the position.
diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Soos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for diaz on the ground.
Soos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
diaz won't allow Soos to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Soos scores with a jab to the head.
Soos shoots in but diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four 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.
Soos looks to land a combination but diaz avoids it well.
diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
diaz slips a jab and a cross from Soos.
Soos stuffs the takedown attempt from diaz. diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Soos tries to clinch but diaz moves out of range.
Soos ducks under a wild hook from diaz.
Soos misses with a takedown attempt
and Soos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias Soos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soos fails to land the takedown.
Good shot there by diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mathias Soos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from diaz.
diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soos counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Soos with that takedown attempt.
Soos throws a leg kick which misses diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as diaz tries to avoid it.
Soos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soos is looking for a triangle but diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Soos controls diaz momentarily but diaz frees himself.
diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Soos.
diaz is breathing heavily.
diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soos looking to control.
Soos wants to stand up but diaz is controlling him.
Soos has his hands on diaz's head, controlling the position.
diaz won't allow Soos to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soos pinned against the cage. Soos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soos fails with the takedown.
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.
Soos tries to clinch up
and diaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Soos's guard now.
Soos kicks diaz off and gets to his feet.
Jab by Soos.
Soos tries to close the distance and clinch but diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from diaz.
Soos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias Soos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
diaz misses with a wild body shot.
diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has diaz pinned against the cage. diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
diaz keeping full guard, as Soos tries to pass.
diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soos is one step ahead there.
Soos trying to control the position from guard on top but diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soos 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.
diaz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soos wanted to stand there but diaz had control of the position.
Soos postures up in diaz's guard and throws a big left but diaz blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soos counters with a nice double leg into side control. diaz won't be happy with that.
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 Mathias Soos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Soos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming diaz to the mat! diaz manages to get full guard.
Soos postures up.
Soos wants to control from the top but diaz keeps moving.
Soos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soos content to stall in guard here.
Soos wants to control from the top but diaz keeps moving.
Mathias Soos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Soos is proving a slippery customer.
diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soos wants to control from the top but diaz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Soos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
diaz wants to get back to full guard but Soos has mounted him!
Soos avoids the attempt from diaz to control.
Soos landing strikes from the mount and diaz is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soos working for a submission but diaz is keeping him at bay.
Soos controlling from mount.
Soos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Soos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
diaz is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soos looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Soos.
Soos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Soos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
nick diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
diaz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Soos tries to control but diaz wriggling away.
diaz is looking to improve his position but Soos isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Soos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Soos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Everybody Knows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alex Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
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271 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Dillinger!
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, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Dillinger on that attempt.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones feints and as Dillinger raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillinger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dillinger throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his feet on Dillinger's thighs here. He's pushed Dillinger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dillinger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Aylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right Here Right now. Bing Bong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Aylor!
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, Bing Bong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong throws a hook to the side of Aylor's head but Aylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aylor is looking to clinch but Bong is avoiding it.
Aylor wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance.
Aylor sends Bong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aylor is motioning to the referee to let Bong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bong is rocked!
It looks like Bing Bong has been cut.
Aylor moves in close and cracks Bong with a massive right hand! Bong, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the cavas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Aylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Aylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Goods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Olson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kevin Olson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Goods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Olson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goods scores with a three punch combo!
Kevin Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olson.
Goods lands with a nice combination. Olson backs away looking to recover.
Goods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goods cracks Olson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goods!
Olson missing with a left hand there. Goods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goods misses with a two punch combination.
Goods stalks Olson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Olson's face. Olson staggers backwards, shaken.
Goods scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Olson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goods connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goods thuds his right hand into Olson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goods ducks under a wild hook from Olson.
Goods slips a straight right by Olson.
Olson throws a big shot that misses.
Olson looks gassed!
Goods throws a one two combo.
Goods scores with a decent looking hook.
Goods scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goods scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goods throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olson on the side of the head.
Goods slips under a jab from Olson.
Goods scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goods slips a jab from Olson.
Goods swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olson.
Goods uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goods throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goods scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olson in his tracks.
Goods lands with a nice combination. Olson backs away looking to recover.
Olson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olson is rocked!
Goods scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Olson is still on wobbly legs! Can Goods finish him?
A nice combination there by Goods.
Goods throws a series of strikes that have Olson backpedaling.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Goods! Olson is backing up but he can't get away as Goods lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Olson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamar Goods!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domynyk Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sontag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sontag comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Audioslave-like a stone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Domynyk Dawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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222 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domynyk Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Sontag!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sontag takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Dawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sontag which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Dawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sontag which made him look bad.
Sontag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson gets a takedown into half guard.
Dawson is working for a submission of some sort.
Dawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Dawson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sontag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawson's back!
Sontag lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sontag cracks Dawson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dawson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sontag. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dawson tries to break free.
Sontag lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sontag punishes Dawson with strikes from the back mount.
Dawson is rocked!
Sontag lands strikes from the back and Dawson isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Sontag!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Krull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Krull is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, How Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Krull!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long clinches with his opponent.
Krull is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Long pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Long scores with a knee to the head.
Krull is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krull can't get the takedown.
How Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Krull.
Long landing knees to the body.
Krull looks gassed!
Long using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Long lands a damaging elbow.
Long lands a knee to the head.
Krull tries for a takedown but Long manages to get underhooks.
Long prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Long.
Krull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krull off to one side.
Long gets a clinch.
Long throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krull blocks it with crossed arms.
Long lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Long lands a knee to the head.
Long lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Long with a knee to the head.
Krull is rocked!
Long with a knee to the head.
Krull is still on wobbly legs! Can Long finish him?
Long lands an elbow just above Krull 's eye.
Krull takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Long lands a damaging elbow.
Long lands an elbow just above Krull 's eye.
Long lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krull's face.
Long lands a damaging elbow.
Long using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krull.
Long tries a knee to the head but Krull blocks it.
Long misses with a knee to the head.
Long lands a nice elbow.
Long connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Krull badly! Krull tumbles to the floor and Long stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). How Long!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lady Penitent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lady Penitent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lady Penitent!
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, Kevin Florian!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penitent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Florian.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Florian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Florian.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Florian, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Penitent avoids a kick to the body.
Florian connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Florian.
Penitent is breathing heavily.
Florian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Florian pushes Penitent away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penitent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Florian throws a head kick that misses.
Florian scores with a push kick.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penitent fails with the takedown.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
Florian misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian throws a head kick that misses.
Penitent tries to clinch but Florian moves out of range.
Florian throws a front kick that sends Penitent stumbling back into the cage.
Kevin Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Florian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Florian thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Penitent or perhaps it was just good defense by Florian which made him look bad.
Florian 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 Florian.
Florian looks to land a body kick but Penitent moved away.
Florian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Florian lands with a slapping head kick.
Florian looks to land a body kick but Penitent moved away.
Penitent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian stuffs the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Florian.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Penitent. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
No luck for Penitent with that takedown attempt.
Florian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penitent.
Florian throws a head kick that Penitent semi-blocks.
Florian throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penitent moves out of range of the strikes.
Penitent is looking to clinch but Florian is avoiding it.
Florian lands a head kick. Penitent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Penitent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Florian lands a nice looking body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Florian.
Florian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian misses with a head kick.
Penitent checks a leg kick.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Florian misses with a head kick.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penitent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Florian throws the kick towards the body but Penitent avoids it.
Florian looks to land a body kick but Penitent moved away.
No luck for Penitent with that takedown attempt.
Florian throws a head kick that misses.
Penitent moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Penitent blocks the leg kick.
Florian motions for Penitent to come forward. Florian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penitent will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Florian throws a chopping leg kick but Penitent manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penitent clinches with his opponent.
Florian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penitent has him pressed against the cage.
Penitent has Florian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Florian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Florian wants to get back to striking at distance but Penitent won't allow it.
Penitent avoids the elbow strike from Florian, against the cage.
Florian wants to break free but Penitent has control.
Florian is trying to break free.
Penitent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penitent pulls Florian into guard.
Florian is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penitent controls Florian momentarily but Florian frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Florian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
Penitent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian misses with a body kick.
Penitent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Florian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Florian throws a head kick but Penitent moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penitent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian misses with a head kick.
Kevin Florian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Florian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penitent.
Penitent checks a low kick from Florian.
Florian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penitent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian lands a head kick!
Florian is looking to land body kicks.
Kevin Florian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Florian tries to land a front kick but Penitent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Florian tries to keep at a distance but Penitent has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penitent drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penitent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Florian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Florian tries to stand but Penitent is controlling from the bottom.
Florian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Penitent, up you get!
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Penitent tries to close the distance and clinch but Florian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penitent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Florian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penitent tries to clinch but Florian is having none of it.
Florian throws a head kick but Penitent moves out of range.
Florian throws a chopping leg kick but Penitent manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penitent moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Florian.
Penitent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lady Penitent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Florian thows a body kick. Penitent tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Florian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Penitent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Florian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penitent moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off.
Florian misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penitent moves out of range as Florian throws a body kick.
Florian feints and then cracks Penitent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penitent down.
Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian throws a leg kick but Penitent moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penitent.
Penitent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Florian's waist but Florian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penitent off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penitent has Florian up against the cage in a clinch.
Florian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Florian throws the kick towards the body but Penitent avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Penitent moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off.
Penitent shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Florian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nice body kick there by Florian.
Florian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Florian takes a swing at Penitent's ribcage but misses.
Florian connects with a high kick.
Florian throws a nice head kick!
Penitent on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
Penitent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Florian cracks the inside of Penitent's front leg.
Penitent has a takedown stuffed.
Florian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Florian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Florian.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penitent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Florian tries to avoid it but Penitent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Florian to the ground. Florian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Florian throws a head kick but Penitent moves out of range.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Penitent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Florian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Florian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penitent is looking to take a break and control but Florian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Florian is trying to get back to his feet.
Florian tries to buck Penitent off but Penitent is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penitent working away.
Florian is looking for a sweep.
Florian is trying to get back to his feet.
Florian is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penitent tries to clinch up but Florian circles away and keeps his distance.
Florian stuffs the takedown attempt from Penitent. Penitent gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penitent tries to clinch there but Florian circles away.
Florian cracks the inside of Penitent's front leg.
Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Florian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penitent's head.
Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage!
Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage!
Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Florian.
A head kick from Florian lands but Penitent takes it in his stride.
Florian feints and then cracks Penitent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penitent down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Florian.
Penitent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penitent tries to clinch up but Florian circles away and keeps his distance.
Penitent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Florian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Florian thows a body kick. Penitent tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
Florian throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Florian lands a front kick.
Florian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Florian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penitent moves out of range of the body kick.
Florian misses with a head kick.
Penitent is looking to clinch.
Florian misses with a head kick.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penitent darts in and clinches Florian up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Florian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily.
Penitent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Florian pinned against the cage. Florian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Florian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Florian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Florian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luthor has chosen Money as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lex Luthor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Houston!
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, Lex Luthor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luthor 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.
Luthor preventing the sweep.
Houston being controlled here, momentarily.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Luthor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston tries to strike from the bottom.
Luthor wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Houston throws a couple of heel strikes.
Luthor wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Houston doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luthor gets a clinch.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Houston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luthor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Houston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Luthor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Houston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Luthor from controlling successfully.
Houston 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.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Luthor from controlling successfully.
Houston is trying to keep Luthor in close.
Luthor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Houston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luthor 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston is trying to keep Luthor in close.
Houston pulls Luthor in close to his closed guard and prevents Luthor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Luthor sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Luthor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Houston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luthor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luthor trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Houston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Luthor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luthor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luthor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luthor shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Luthor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Houston shoots and misses
and Luthor counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston swats away the attempt to clinch by Luthor.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Luthor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Luthor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luthor is looking to take a break and control but Houston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Houston is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor dominated that 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.
Houston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Houston lands in his opponent's guard.
Houston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luthor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Houston thows a big elbow that misses.
Houston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luthor looking to control.
Luthor 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.
Luthor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Houston manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luthor trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luthor is fighting to break Houston's control of his arms but Houston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Luthor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Luthor from controlling successfully.
Luthor stopping the sweep attempt from Houston.
Luthor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston throws a head kick that misses
and Luthor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Houston's guard.
Luthor wants to stand but Houston is controlling his posture from full guard.
Houston lands an upkick as Luthor stands over him.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Luthor from controlling successfully.
Houston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luthor 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.
Luthor trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Luthor scoring with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luthor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luthor with a poor takedown
so Houston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luthor is breathing heavily.
Luthor keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houston won't allow Luthor to sweep him here.
Houston wants to pass the guard but Luthor is keeping the position.
Luthor controls Houston momentarily but Houston frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor 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.
Houston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luthor is pulling down on Houston's head. It's preventing any offense from Houston, at least for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luthor counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Houston misses
and Luthor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Houston won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luthor happy to just control the position for now.
Houston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luthor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lex Luthor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Houston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Houston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luthor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Houston won't be happy with that.
Houston is not content to let Luthor control the position.
Luthor landing a few strikes.
Luthor just content to control the position.
Luthor working the head and body with strikes.
Luthor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Houston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Houston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Luthor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Houston is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houston is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Houston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Houston looks to move to half guard but instead Luthor has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two 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.
Luthor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Houston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luthor controlling from mount.
Luthor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Houston is surviving well by controlling Luthor's body position as best he can.
Luthor raining down shots from the mount!
Luthor cracks Houston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston wants to control but Luthor is having none of it.
Houston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Luthor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Luthor lands a big shot there that rocks Houston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Houston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Houston wants to hold on but Luthor pushes him away.
Luthor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Houston tries to reverse the position but Luthor maintains control.
Luthor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luthor looking to control but Houston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Houston is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Luthor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luthor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Luthor!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacky Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Diaz slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Jacky Jones has been cut.
Diaz swinging wilding here.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones staying out of range there.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Jacky Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Jones tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Jones is rocked!
Diaz cracks Jones with a hook to the temple - Jones is on wobbly legs here! Diaz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jones falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Diaz wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oscar Diaz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Edel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Casparone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casparone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smack my bitch up. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Edel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfredo Casparone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casparone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edel misses with a wild combination.
Casparone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casparone.
The fighters circling - Casparone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edel tries for a takedown but Casparone circles away easily
letting Casparone counter with a right hand.
A jab from Casparone misses.
Edel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Casparone is looking for a sweep. Edel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Casparone wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edel is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casparone tries to roll over but Edel keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edel shoots in but no luck this time.
Casparone misses with a takedown attempt
and Edel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edel trying to control but Casparone is working from the bottom.
Casparone is looking for a triangle but Edel pushes his legs off easily.
Edel pushes down on Casparone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casparone gets back to full guard.
Edel trying to control but Casparone is working from the bottom.
Edel passes Casparone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Casparone wants to improve his position but Edel is controlling well.
Casparone looks gassed!
Edel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Edel controlling his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Edel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edel trying to control but Casparone is having none of it.
Casparone working to try and regain half guard.
Edel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Casparone is now in Edel's guard. A big mistake from Edel there, giving up the dominant position!
Edel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Casparone escapes and throws Edel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Casparone is looking to take a break and control but Edel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Casparone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Casparone in side control, throwing shots but Edel defends.
Casparone stands up.
Casparone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Casparone's guard.
Edel drops back looking for a leg! Casparone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casparone manages to kick Edel off! Edel jumps back into Casparone's guard.
Edel wants to pass the guard but Casparone is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edel won't allow Casparone to sweep him here.
Casparone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Casparone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Edel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edel cracks a nice hook into Casparone's ribs.
Casparone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Casparone!
Casparone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Casparone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Casparone is looking to improve his position but Edel isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casparone regains half guard.
Casparone trying to control from the bottom.
Edel is pressing down on Casparone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Casparone is holding on for now.
Paulo Edel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edel prevents Casparone from improving his position.
Edel wants to work for an arm triangle but Casparone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Casparone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Casparone is looking for a sweep. Edel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casparone trying to control here.
Edel wants to pass the guard but Casparone is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paulo Edel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casparone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Casparone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casparone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Casparone is looking for a triangle but Edel pushes his legs off easily.
Casparone has his foot on Edel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edel works his way back into a safe position though.
Edel wants to pass the guard but Casparone is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edel is working hard here to advance position.
Casparone keeping moving, preventing Edel from controlling successfully.
Edel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casparone is keeping the position for now.
Edel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Casparone does no damage.
Casparone has his takedown stuffed
and Edel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edel is looking to advance position but Casparone won't allow it.
Casparone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Edel pulls his head out easily.
Casparone wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casparone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Casparone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Edel is trying to maintain the position but Casparone is very close to passing his half guard.
Casparone seems to be looking for submissions.
Edel is looking for a sweep. Casparone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edel trying to control here.
Edel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Casparone is tapping! Great win for Edel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Edel!
Paulo Edel retains his welterweight title!
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