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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Stamina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamina has chosen Y.M.C.A. as his entrance music. 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Shears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Stamina!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamina misses with a series of wild punches.
Shears changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stamina looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shears in side control, throwing shots but Stamina defends.
Shears wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stamina keeps working.
Shears lands some shots froms side control.
Shears wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stamina, who protects the arm well.
Shears working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shears lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamina defending against the ground and pound.
Shears tries to advance to mount but Stamina denies him.
Shears sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stamina is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shears trying to control the position but Stamina is working away.
Shears throws an elbow but Stamina slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Shears trying to control the position but Stamina is working away.
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.
Shears is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stamina has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamina avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shears.
Shears working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shears tries for a kimura but Stamina is defending well.
Shears tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shears working the strikes but Stamina uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears seems to be looking for submissions.
Shears wants to take a breather but Stamina is having none of it.
Shears throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shears seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Shears dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shears showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stamina.
Shears misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Stamina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stamina stuffs the takedown attempt from Shears. Shears gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shears.
Stamina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rod Stamina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stamina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shears.
Shears postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stamina keeps working.
Stamina taking a bit of punishment here - Shears scoring with strikes.
Shears 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.
The strikes coming from Shears are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shears working the head and body with strikes.
Shears thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shears working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shears fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shears wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stamina, who protects the arm well.
Stamina is not content to let Shears control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Shears crashes against the mat.
Stamina wants to get back to his feet.
Shears wants to control but Stamina is keeping him busy.
Stamina prevents Shears from improving position.
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.
Shears throws a strike aimed at the side of Stamina's head but Stamina avoids it well.
Shears tries to advance to mount but Stamina denies him.
Billy Shears overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stamina wants to control but Shears postures up.
Shears scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stamina to see if he's OK.
Shears landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Shears dominated that second round.
That's time! Shears's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stamina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stamina throws a front kick aimed at Shears's knee but Shears avoids it well.
Stamina jabs Shears right on the nose. Shears blinks but takes it well.
Shears avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Shears does no damage.
Shears 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.
Shears with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shears wants to control from the top but Stamina keeps moving.
Shears wants to pass the guard but Stamina is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears is working hard here to advance position.
Stamina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shears. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shears slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shears thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Shears.
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.
Shears moves into full mount!
Shears looking to control but Stamina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shears is really struggling to control Stamina but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shears misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears working Stamina over with strikes here.
Shears breaks from Stamina's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stamina is bucking up trying to escape but Shears cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stamina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shears thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stamina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shears working the ground and pound effectively.
Shears landing punches.
Poor strikes thrown by Shears there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Stamina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shears trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rod Stamina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Shears showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shears, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Shears!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong has chosen Right Here Right now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Escobar!
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, Bing Bong!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Bong tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Bong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Bong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Bong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Bong tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bong stuffs the takedown.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar is rocked!
Escobar shoots for a takedown but Bong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Bong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bong lands with a right and another and another! Escobar is in big trouble! Bong lands again and this time it's lights out for Escobar! A quality knockout there for Bong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bing Bong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cheadle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheadle comes to the cage accompanied by Intergalactic Rock. Jones has chosen Everybody Knows as his entrance music. Don Cheadle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Jones's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cheadle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Cheadle.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cheadle but Cheadle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheadle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Cheadle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheadle tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position but Cheadle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheadle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheadle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheadle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cheadle tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Cheadle stands up from Jones's guard - Cheadle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cheadle instigates a clinch.
Cheadle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cheadle fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheadle connects with a crisp jab.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Don Cheadle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheadle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cheadle has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheadle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheadle breaks the clinch.
Cheadle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Cheadle tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheadle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheadle wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Cheadle to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cheadle has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Cheadle is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Cheadle is breathing heavily.
Jones stands up over Cheadle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cheadle keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cheadle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Cheadle kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Cheadle wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cheadle shows good takedown defense.
Cheadle has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheadle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheadle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheadle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown but Cheadle sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Cheadle. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Cheadle works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cheadle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cheadle swinging wilding here.
Cheadle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheadle tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Cheadle darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheadle wants to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Cheadle defends it.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Cheadle wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Cheadle's head.
Cheadle tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cheadle's waist but Cheadle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jones.
Cheadle tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cheadle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cheadle.
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.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Cheadle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cheadle throws a combination that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Cheadle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cheadle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheadle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheadle manages to break the clinch.
Cheadle misses with a two punch combination.
Cheadle moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Cheadle tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Cheadle prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheadle prevents it.
Cheadle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Cheadle tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Cheadle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheadle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cheadle looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jones gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cheadle is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jones lets go of the hold and Cheadle can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khadaffi Janjalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian has chosen Dean Martin - Ain´t that a kick in the head as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khadaffi Janjalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Florian!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Florian fakes the leg kick and cracks Janjalani in the body.
Florian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Florian connects with a solid leg kick.
Janjalani fails to land the takedown.
Florian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Florian keeps the fight on the outside.
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Florian throws a head kick that misses.
Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Florian scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Florian.
Janjalani misses with a takedown attempt - Florian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Florian throws a head kick but Janjalani moves out of range.
Janjalani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Florian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Florian wants to stand up but Janjalani is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjalani looking to pass the guard.
Janjalani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Janjalani is trying to work for a kimura but Florian is defending well.
Janjalani is breathing heavily.
Florian is looking to control Janjalani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Florian avoid being mounted?
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Florian lands a head kick!
Janjalani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Florian.
Florian scores with a leg kick.
Janjalani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janjalani avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadaffi Janjalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janjalani looks for a takedown but Florian sprawls well.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Janjalani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Florian moves away.
Florian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Florian throws a leg kick which misses Janjalani's front leg but catches the back leg as Janjalani tries to avoid it.
Florian throws a lazy head kick
and Janjalani counters with a shoot takedown. Florian fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Janjalani manages to get himself to full guard.
Florian is looking to stand up but Janjalani won't let him.
Janjalani looking to control.
Florian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Florian trying to control but Janjalani is working from the bottom.
Janjalani has a closed guard, preventing Florian from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjalani wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Florian advances to half guard.
Florian is keen to just control but Janjalani is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Florian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janjalani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janjalani showed some decent athleticism there.
Janjalani sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janjalani is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Florian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Janjalani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Florian throws a head kick but Janjalani moves out of range.
Janjalani shoots in but Florian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Florian throws a head kick that half lands.
Janjalani moves out of range of the body kick.
Florian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Florian looks to land a body kick but Janjalani moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Janjalani moves out of range easily.
Florian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Florian - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kevin Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjalani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Florian. That's going to slow Janjalani down.
Janjalani misses with a takedown attempt - Florian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadaffi Janjalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Florian throws a wild body kick that Janjalani sees coming a mile off.
Janjalani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Florian swivels and escapes.
Florian is looking to slow Janjalani down with leg kicks.
Janjalani blocks a head kick by Florian.
Florian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Janjalani's head.
Janjalani shoots in for a double leg but Florian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Florian lands a head kick. Janjalani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Florian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Janjalani's head.
Florian throws a head kick that Janjalani semi-blocks.
Janjalani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian connects with the punch.
Janjalani takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Florian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Florian lands but Janjalani takes it in his stride.
Janjalani misses with a wild body shot.
Florian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Janjalani avoids the head kick by Florian.
Janjalani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Janjalani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Janjalani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Florian.
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!
Florian throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Florian throws a head kick but Janjalani moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani avoids the head kick by Florian.
Janjalani wants to clinch up but Florian keeps it at a distance.
Florian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Florian misses with the combination.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian misses with a head kick.
Florian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Janjalani takes a step back to recover.
Janjalani fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Florian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Florian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Florian misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian stuffs the takedown attempt from Janjalani. Janjalani gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Florian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Florian.
Florian pushes Janjalani away with a front kick.
Crunch! Florian slams his shin into Janjalani's torso.
Florian scores with a nice body kick.
Florian throws a nice head kick!
Crunch! Florian slams his shin into Janjalani's torso.
Florian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Janjalani.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Florian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Janjalani moves out of range easily.
Florian scores with a nice body kick.
Florian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Janjalani blocks a head kick by Florian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Florian.
Janjalani moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Florian.
Janjalani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Florian but Florian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Florian misses with a low kick.
Florian scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Florian.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Florian misses with a body kick.
Janjalani fails to land the takedown.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Florian.
Janjalani shoots for a takedown but Florian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadaffi Janjalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Florian.
Florian throws a head kick but Janjalani moves out of range.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian connects with a high kick.
Janjalani darts in and clinches Florian up against the cage.
Florian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Florian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Florian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janjalani scores with a takedown into Florian's guard.
Khadaffi Janjalani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian keeping full guard, as Janjalani tries to pass.
Florian trying to control the position.
Florian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janjalani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janjalani slips nicely into half guard.
Janjalani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Florian defends it well.
Florian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani is working for a kimura but Florian is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Florian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Florian is controlling Janjalani's posture.
Janjalani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Florian dives on top into guard.
Janjalani looking for a sweep. Not yet Janjalani, not yet.
Janjalani has a closed guard, preventing Florian from standing up.
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.
Florian trying to control the position from guard on top but Janjalani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janjalani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Florian content to stall in guard here.
Florian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Janjalani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Florian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samiroheat Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handy Ganon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric's entrance music is Bosnische Gene. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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176 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samiroheat Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Handy Ganon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric tries to keep at a distance but Ganon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ganon trying to land knees to the body.
Kahric tries to pull guard but Ganon won't allow it.
Kahric tries to pull guard but Ganon won't allow it.
Ganon landing knees to the body.
Kahric letting Ganon take a breather here.
Ganon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kahric.
Ganon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ganon.
Kahric trying to land knees to the body.
Ganon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kahric regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganon trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Ganon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahric working for submissions but it's allowed Ganon to get to half guard.
Kahric is breathing heavily.
Ganon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahric's head.
Ganon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ganon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kahric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ganon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ganon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kahric defending well though.
Ganon trying to control the action but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ganon there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ganon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ganon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ganon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ganon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kahric defending well though.
Ganon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ganon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ganon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kahric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kahric is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ganon lands a nice short elbow.
Ganon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ganon connects with a nice short shot to Kahric's temple.
Ganon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handy Ganon 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.
Kahric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ganon.
Ganon loads up on a big right hand but Kahric slips the punch.
Ganon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ganon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ganon showed some decent athleticism there.
Ganon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ganon working Kahric over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganon is looking to take a break and control but Kahric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahric wants to get back to full guard but Ganon has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganon landing strikes from the mount and Kahric is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahric is desperately trying to improve his position but Ganon has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Kahric is bucking up trying to escape but Ganon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kahric is in a horrible position here. Ganon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ganon with good strikes from the mount here!
Ganon looking to finish Kahric with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kahric!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganon landing strikes from the mount.
Kahric is rocked!
Ganon is landing with some decent strikes but Kahric is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ganon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Kahric is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ganon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ganon with good strikes from the mount here!
Ganon postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kahric bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ganon and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handy Ganon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Mtagwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Henry Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Mtagwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Henry Irons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mtagwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Mtagwa misses its intended target.
Mtagwa cracks Irons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irons is rocked!
It looks like John Henry Irons has been cut.
Mtagwa misses with a straight left.
Irons is still on wobbly legs! Can Mtagwa finish him?
Mtagwa waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Irons.
Irons seems to have recovered his senses.
Mtagwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mtagwa throws a one two combo.
Irons dodges the punch combination from Mtagwa.
Irons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Mtagwa.
Mtagwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
Mtagwa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mtagwa misses with a series of wild punches.
Mtagwa lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtagwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mtagwa lands a two punch combo.
Mtagwa throws a right and a left that Irons avoids nicely.
Irons shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee Mtagwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry Irons.
Mtagwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mtagwa throws the left hand but Irons avoids the punch easily.
Mtagwa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irons wants to pass the guard but Mtagwa is keeping the position.
Mtagwa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons shoots in for a takedown but Mtagwa shows good takedown defense.
Mtagwa looks to land a right hand but Irons moved out of range.
Irons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mtagwa as he avoids it easily.
Mtagwa lands a body shot.
Irons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irons looks gassed!
Irons fails with a takedown attempt.
Mtagwa scores with a jab. Irons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mtagwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mtagwa misses with a looping right.
Irons shoots in looking for a takedown. Mtagwa tries to sprawl out of it but Irons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mtagwa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mtagwa lands a two punch combo.
Lee Mtagwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Mtagwa.
Mtagwa lunges at Irons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irons's hand.
Mtagwa jabs Irons right on the nose. Irons blinks but takes it well.
Irons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irons defending well as Mtagwa loads up on a big left hand.
Mtagwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Irons is just out of range.
Mtagwa swinging wilding here.
Irons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mtagwa.
Nice sprawl there from Mtagwa as Irons shoots in.
Mtagwa stuffs the takedown.
Irons wants to clinch up but Mtagwa keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mtagwa to score with a decent uppercut.
Mtagwa throws the left hand but Irons avoids the punch easily.
Irons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mtagwa pinned against the cage. Mtagwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mtagwa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Irons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mtagwa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irons shoots for a takedown but Mtagwa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons slips a jab from Mtagwa.
Irons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mtagwa as he avoids it easily.
Mtagwa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Mtagwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Henry Irons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mtagwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Mtagwa.
Irons tries to clinch there but Mtagwa circles away.
Irons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mtagwa's guard.
Mtagwa wants to sweep but no luck.
Irons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mtagwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Irons looking to sit in guard and control but Mtagwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mtagwa won't allow Irons to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtagwa wants to control from the top but Irons keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irons trying to strike off his back.
Irons 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mtagwa misses with a hook.
Mtagwa throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mtagwa avoids a kick to the body.
Mtagwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mtagwa swivels and escapes.
Mtagwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mtagwa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee Mtagwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mtagwa misses with a few strikes there.
Mtagwa clobbers Irons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mtagwa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irons on the side of the head.
Mtagwa looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
Lee Mtagwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Irons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Irons forces the positional change into back control.
Irons patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons keeps control of the position as Mtagwa tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Irons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Irons really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mtagwa.
Irons is not going to allow Mtagwa to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irons missing with strikes from the back.
Irons has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mtagwa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Irons gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Henry Irons!
John Henry Irons is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel has chosen I drink alone. as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bud Diesel !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel throws a shot to the body.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Drago's shoulder, as Drago tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
Drago ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel .
It looks like Vladamir Drago has been cut.
Diesel drops Drago with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Drago! Diesel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bud Diesel !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kfier Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warning by The Notrious BIG. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kfier Asher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Asher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escobar is controlling Asher's trapped leg to prevent Asher from advancing to side control.
Escobar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Asher pulls his head out easily.
Escobar punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar missing with punches from the bottom.
Asher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Escobar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Asher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobar wants to control but Asher is keeping busy.
Asher trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Asher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asher is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Escobar reverses the position - he's now on top in Asher's guard.
Asher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asher tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar passes Asher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobar trying to control but Asher is working from the bottom.
Asher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Asher keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asher wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar 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.
Asher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Asher landing shots from mount.
Escobar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Asher is breathing heavily.
Asher is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar gets full guard.
Asher trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kfier Asher 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.
Jab by Asher.
Asher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Asher working away.
Escobar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Asher off and has taken his back!
Escobar wants to control but Asher is keeping busy.
Escobar has his arm under Asher's chin here. Game over son! Escobar squeezes tightly and Asher is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Escobar! Juan Escobar retains his lightweight title!
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