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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel Ward has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyler Walker's chin.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Walker!
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, Diesel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker drops Ward with a left and a right! Oh, Ward is hurt - Walker dives into side control looking to finish!
Ward is rocked!
Walker scoring with punches from side control.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Walker finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker lands a strong strike to the head of Ward. That's dazed him! Walker looking to finish here. Ward is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Walker lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Walker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ghirardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghirardi has chosen go to sleep 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 Nick Ghirardi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Ghirardi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghirardi tries to clinch but Branch is having none of it.
Branch stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghirardi. Ghirardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Branch misses with a double jab.
Ghirardi tries to clinch up but Branch circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghirardi throws a right and a left that Branch avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghirardi.
Nice sprawl there from Branch as Ghirardi shoots in.
Drew Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Ghirardi.
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghirardi counters with a shoot takedown. Branch fights it but they end up in guard.
Branch 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.
Branch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghirardi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghirardi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ghirardi!
Ghirardi tries to hold on but Branch postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch throwing strikes here but Ghirardi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Branch landing punches.
Branch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Branch cracks Ghirardi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ghirardi is rocked!
Ghirardi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Branch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ghirardi is now in Branch's guard. A big mistake from Branch there, giving up the dominant position!
Ghirardi stopping the sweep attempt from Branch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghirardi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghirardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Branch is retaining full guard.
Ghirardi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Branch, up you get!
Drew Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branch throws a hook to the side of Ghirardi's head but Ghirardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghirardi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Ghirardi closes the distance and clinches.
Branch tries to break the clinch but Ghirardi is controlling the position.
Branch tries to score a body lock takedown but Ghirardi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branch gets underhooks to prevent Ghirardi's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghirardi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branch misses with a double jab
and Ghirardi moves into the clinch.
Branch breaks the clinch.
Ghirardi avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Branch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghirardi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branch misses with a double jab
and Ghirardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ghirardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Ghirardi is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghirardi slows the pace down in half guard.
Ghirardi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ground and pound from Ghirardi.
Branch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Ghirardi 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.
Ghirardi staying out of range there.
Branch throws a combination that misses
and Ghirardi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghirardi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ghirardi.
Ghirardi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Branch, up you get!
Ghirardi throws a head kick but Branch moves out of range.
Branch misses with a double jab
so Ghirardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghirardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Branch is retaining full guard.
Ghirardi trying to control but Branch is working from the bottom.
Ghirardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branch working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghirardi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Branch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghirardi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghirardi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghirardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Branch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ghirardi uses it to pass to side control.
Ghirardi wants to control but Branch is keeping him busy.
Ghirardi decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghirardi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Branch throws a hook but Ghirardi blocks it.
Branch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghirardi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Branch's guard.
Branch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ghirardi uses it to pass to side control.
Branch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branch trying to control but Ghirardi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ghirardi trying to control momentarily.
Branch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ghirardi's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch covering up well under a series of strikes from Ghirardi.
Branch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Branch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Branch wants to improve his position but Ghirardi is controlling well.
Branch is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ghirardi is looking to take a break and control but Branch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghirardi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghirardi is thwarting Branch's attempts to control the position.
Branch looking for submissions off his back.
Ghirardi prevents Branch from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghirardi trying to control the action but Branch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Ghirardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Branch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Branch throws a combination that misses
and Ghirardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Branch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Branch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghirardi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ghirardi moves into range and clinches up with Branch.
Ghirardi manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Branch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Branch wants to control from the top but Ghirardi keeps moving.
Branch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghirardi's guard.
Branch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghirardi defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghirardi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nick Ghirardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branch is working for a kimura here but Ghirardi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Branch's guard.
Branch wants to sweep here but Ghirardi controlling him for the moment.
Ghirardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Branch wants to stand and escape but Ghirardi is having none of it.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ghirardi lands the left hand.
Ghirardi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Branch!
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghirardi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branch stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghirardi. Ghirardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Branch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ghirardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Branch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ghirardi uses it to pass to side control.
Branch is looking to regain half guard here but Ghirardi keeps moving and retains side control.
Branch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ghirardi off and has taken his back!
Ghirardi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghirardi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Branch decides to stand up.
Drew Branch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branch throws a series of punches but Ghirardi moves out of range.
Branch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghirardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Branch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghirardi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghirardi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghirardi won't allow Branch to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghirardi won't allow Branch to get back to his feet.
Ghirardi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Branch is proving hard to escape from.
Branch working a defensive guard here.
Branch keeping full guard, as Ghirardi tries to pass.
Branch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ghirardi has passed into half guard!
Drew Branch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghirardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Ghirardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ghirardi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Ghirardi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Tran struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 148.0lbs 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. Johnny Tran 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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155 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Richter!
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, Johnny Tran!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Tran.
Richter throws a lazy head kick
and Tran counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Richter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tran backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Richter.
A combination from Richter does no damage.
Richter fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richter circles away.
Alex Richter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter looks to land a combination. Tran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richter works over Tran's head and body with a nice combination.
Richter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richter as he avoids it easily.
Richter lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Richter.
Richter is working the combinations to good effect here.
A low kick from Richter misses
and Tran counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran throws a nice head kick!
Tran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alex Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Tran.
A head kick by Richter misses
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Richter throws a sloppy head kick
and Tran counters with a head kick. That will keep Richter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tran throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Richter misses.
Richter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran dodges the punch combination from Richter.
Tran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran looks for a takedown but Richter sprawls well.
Tran looks gassed!
Richter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richter throws a combination that misses
and Tran counters with a big head kick but Richter shrugs it off.
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.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richter looks to land a combination. Tran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richter works over Tran's head and body with a nice combination.
Tran blocks a head kick by Richter.
Richter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Richter throws a sloppy head kick
and Tran counters with a big head kick but Richter shrugs it off.
Richter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Richter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alex Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter misses with the combination.
Richter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richter scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richter duly obliges.
Richter misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tran.
Richter dips to his left and cracks Tran with an uppercut!
Richter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richter misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Tran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Richter misses.
Richter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Richter misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tran.
Tran is breathing heavily.
Richter throws a series of punches but Tran avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Richter as Tran shoots in.
Alex Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Tran.
Richter swinging wilding here.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Richter shows good takedown defense.
Alex Richter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richter lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richter tests Tran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richter.
Tran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tran shoots in for a double leg but Richter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Richter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Richter cracks Tran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richter.
Richter connects with a jab.
Alex Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Richter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richter thows a leg kick but Tran checks it
and Tran counters with a head kick. That will keep Richter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Richter misses with a leg kick
and Tran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Richter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Richter misses.
Richter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richter scores with a hook.
Richter lands with a nice combination. Tran backs away looking to recover.
Tran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richter swivels and escapes.
Tran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tran checks a leg kick.
Richter swinging wilding here.
Richter cracks Tran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter scores with a one two! Tran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richter tries to land a leg kick but Tran saw it coming and moves away.
Richter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richter duly obliges.
Tran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richter tries to bum rush Tran with a series of wild strikes but Tran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richter scores with a jab.
Richter with a jab.
Richter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnny Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richter.
Tran moves out of range of the body kick.
Richter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richter stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richter.
Tran slips a jab and a cross from Richter.
Alex Richter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richter lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Richter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richter 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Richter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konosuke Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konosuke Kanayama!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Springfield moves in looking to clinch but Kanayama pushes him off.
Kanayama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kanayama cracks Springfield with an open hand slap.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanayama tries to score with a low kick but Springfield moves his leg out of the way.
Springfield tries to clinch but Kanayama moves out of range.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Springfield is looking to clinch.
Springfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kanayama moves into the clinch successfully.
Springfield misses with a knee strike.
Springfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Kanayama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Springfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Springfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanayama jumps guard.
Springfield wanted to stand there but Kanayama had control of the position.
Springfield wants to stand and escape but instead Kanayama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kanayama gets to his feet - Springfield follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanayama fails with a takedown attempt.
Jesse Springfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konosuke Kanayama.
Kanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield.
Springfield drives through and clinches with Kanayama against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Springfield.
Kanayama looks gassed!
Springfield misses with a knee to the head.
Springfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Kanayama avoiding damage as Springfield throws knees to the body.
Springfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Springfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Springfield scores with a knee to the head.
Springfield lands a knee to the head.
Springfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanayama.
Springfield with a knee to the head.
Kanayama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kanayama manages to break the clinch.
Kanayama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Springfield to the mat! Springfield manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield has his feet on Kanayama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Springfield clinches up against the cage.
Kanayama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanayama closes the distance and clinches up with Springfield, looking for a takedown. Kanayama pushes Springfield against the cage but Springfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Springfield closes the distance but Kanayama moves to the side
and Kanayama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Springfield!
Kanayama tries to control but Springfield wriggling away.
Springfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Springfield somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Springfield looks to clinch
and Kanayama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Springfield's guard now.
Kanayama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kanayama is controlling him.
Kanayama stands up from Springfield's guard - Kanayama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Springfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kanayama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanayama circles away.
Kanayama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kanayama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kanayama stops Springfield from getting back to his feet.
Kanayama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Springfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield.
Kanayama throws a front kick aimed at Springfield's knee but Springfield avoids it well.
Springfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Springfield clinches up against the cage.
Springfield with a knee to the head.
Springfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanayama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanayama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanayama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Springfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Springfield tries a knee to the head but Kanayama blocks it.
Springfield missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanayama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Springfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Springfield is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konosuke Kanayama 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.
Kanayama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kanayama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kanayama.
Springfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Springfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Kanayama from controlling successfully.
Springfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanayama pushing down on Springfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kanayama throws a low kick but Springfield avoids it.
Kanayama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springfield looks to clinch
and Kanayama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Springfield!
Springfield is trying to stand but he's just given Kanayama his back.
A lull in the action here.
Springfield trying to get back to his feet but Kanayama is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kanayama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Springfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Springfield is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kanayama off. It looks like it's working - Kanayama slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Springfield displaying calm under pressure there.
Kanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanayama shoots for a takedown but Springfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Springfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Kanayama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanayama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Springfield missing with knees to the body.
Kanayama has Springfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kanayama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Springfield tumbling to the mat - Kanayama dives into Springfield's guard.
Springfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Springfield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kanayama tries to clinch
and Springfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Springfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanayama.
Springfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kanayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Springfield avoids the damage to the body.
Springfield misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to land knees to the body.
Springfield misses with a knee to the head.
Springfield looking to throw knees to the head but Kanayama is blocking nicely.
Kanayama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Springfield tries a knee to the head but Kanayama blocks it.
Kanayama wants a takedown but no success here.
Springfield using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanayama avoiding damage as Springfield throws knees to the body.
Springfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Springfield.
Kanayama is working for takedown but Springfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jesse Springfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konosuke Kanayama.
Springfield tries a knee to the head but Kanayama blocks it.
Kanayama looking for a takedown.
Springfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kanayama managing to block the knees to the body from Springfield.
Springfield landing knees to the body.
Springfield lands a knee to the head.
Kanayama tries to break the clinch but Springfield is controlling the position.
Springfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kanayama avoiding damage as Springfield throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konosuke Kanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanayama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Springfield darts in and clinches Kanayama up against the cage.
Kanayama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Springfield misses with a knee to the head.
Springfield landing knees to the body.
Springfield tries to land a knee to the head but Kanayama blocks with his arms.
Springfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springfield connects with a knee to the head.
Springfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanayama avoids the damage to the body.
Springfield tries to land a knee to the head but Kanayama blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Springfield trying to land knees to the body.
Kanayama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Springfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jesse Springfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konosuke Kanayama.
Springfield moves in looking to clinch but Kanayama pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield clinches but Kanayama breaks the clinch
and Kanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kanayama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kanayama lands in his opponent's guard.
Kanayama wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Springfield had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kanayama is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Springfield Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kanayama's back instead.
Springfield looking for the choke but no joy.
Kanayama is in a bad position with Springfield working for a choke. Kanayama manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kanayama off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kanayama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Springfield swivels and escapes.
Springfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Springfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kanayama can't get the takedown.
Springfield lands a knee to the head.
Springfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kanayama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Springfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kanayama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Springfield tries to avoid it but Kanayama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Springfield to the ground. Springfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanayama tries to clinch but Springfield is having none of it.
Springfield tries to clinch but Kanayama moves away
and Kanayama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Springfield manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanayama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield is looking to clinch.
Kanayama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Springfield is trying to stand up here but Kanayama is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield kicks Kanayama off and gets back to his feet.
Kanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield.
Springfield tries to clinch up.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springfield moves out of range as Kanayama throws a body kick.
Kanayama gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Kanayama away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springfield is looking to clinch.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Kanayama circles away.
Jesse Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konosuke Kanayama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanayama shoots in and drives through. Springfield sprawls well.
Springfield throws a series of punches but Kanayama avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konosuke Kanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kanayama 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 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konosuke Kanayama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ed Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Reed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Belmonte!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed lands with a cross.
Belmonte takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Belmonte looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Gabriel Belmonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmonte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Reed both land. Nice combination.
Belmonte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmonte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belmonte swivels and escapes.
Reed throws a series of punches but Belmonte moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Belmonte scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Ed Reed has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmonte misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Belmonte slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmonte is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed wants to free his trapped foot but Belmonte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belmonte wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Belmonte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belmonte is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard.
Belmonte wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belmonte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmonte counters with a three punch combo that has Reed backing up. Reed nods at Belmonte to acknowledge the strikes.
Reed misses with a double jab
and Belmonte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belmonte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed motions for Belmonte to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Belmonte.
Reed misses with a looping right.
No luck for Reed with that takedown attempt.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Belmonte moves away and avoids it.
Belmonte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmonte throws a lazy head kick
and Reed counters with a one-two to the body.
Gabriel Belmonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmonte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmonte tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmonte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belmonte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belmonte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belmonte lands a two punch combo.
Reed is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Belmonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmonte throws a series of strikes that have Reed backpedaling.
Belmonte misses with the combination.
Belmonte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belmonte.
Belmonte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Belmonte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmonte is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmonte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Belmonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Belmonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belmonte!
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmonte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reed rather than just go for the knockout.
Belmonte looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Belmonte sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmonte throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Belmonte
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Belmonte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Reed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belmonte looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Belmonte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Belmonte's head but Belmonte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Belmonte.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Belmonte's shoulder, as Belmonte tries to avoid the shot.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Belmonte.
Belmonte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belmonte.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte throws a series of strikes that have Reed backpedaling.
Belmonte misses with a head kick.
Belmonte ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Belmonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Ed Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmonte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Belmonte misses with a combination
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Belmonte thows a body shot but no joy.
Belmonte moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmonte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Belmonte does no damage.
Belmonte throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belmonte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmonte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belmonte misses with a body kick.
Belmonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Belmonte. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte stalks Reed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reed's face. Reed staggers backwards, shaken.
Belmonte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belmonte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reed tries for a takedown but Belmonte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Belmonte.
Belmonte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmonte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmonte throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmonte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Belmonte scores with a four punch combination!
Nice combo by Belmonte! Oh, that's hurt him - Reed falls to the canvas and Belmonte follows him into side control.
Reed is rocked!
Belmonte tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte stands up and beckons Reed to his feet.
Belmonte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belmonte clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belmonte throws a one two combo.
Belmonte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmonte's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Belmonte duly obliges.
Belmonte scores with a one two! Reed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Belmonte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belmonte's knee momentarily.
Belmonte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Belmonte.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Belmonte moves away and avoids it.
Reed seems to have got his legs back now.
Belmonte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belmonte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Belmonte.
Some wild striking there from Belmonte.
Belmonte throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gabriel Belmonte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmonte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmonte misses with a double jab.
Belmonte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmonte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belmonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belmonte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmonte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Belmonte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Reed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reed dodges the punch combination from Belmonte.
A punch combination from Belmonte misses.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belmonte cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Belmonte slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but Belmonte shows good takedown defense.
Belmonte misses with a two punch combination.
Belmonte throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belmonte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reed counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belmonte throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Belmonte's head.
Belmonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Belmonte as Reed shoots in.
Belmonte misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belmonte won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belmonte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belmonte is trying to control Reed's posture but Reed avoids it.
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reed working 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.
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belmonte wants to control but Reed postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belmonte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belmonte stalks Reed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reed's face. Reed staggers backwards, shaken.
Belmonte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belmonte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmonte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belmonte throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Belmonte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belmonte swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Belmonte blocks a head kick by Reed.
Belmonte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmonte scores with a hook.
Reed slips a straight right by Belmonte.
Belmonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Belmonte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reed will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Belmonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmonte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmonte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belmonte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Belmonte misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmonte counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Belmonte.
Reed moves out of range as Belmonte throws a body kick.
Reed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belmonte swivels and escapes.
Belmonte scores with a punch to the head.
Belmonte scores with a one two! Reed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Belmonte misses.
No joy there for Belmonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmonte's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Belmonte duly obliges.
Ed Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Belmonte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belmonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Belmonte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belmonte 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Belmonte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJJ Money!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money moves into the clinch.
Money jumps guard but Pacquiao stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Money looking to stall.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like BJJ Money has been cut.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body. Money takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao Rushes Money and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Money is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Pacquiao Piles on the pressure and Money crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Galen Tyrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrol comes into the arena with Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Roger Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Galen Tyrol!
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, Roger Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomez's guard.
Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez looking for a triangle here. Tyrol is fighting it but it looks tight! Gomez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tyrol is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Gomez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Guido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guido is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Strictly Business. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
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, Ray Guido!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guido is looking to clinch but Montoya Rivera is avoiding it.
Guido clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Guido gets underhooks to prevent Montoya Rivera's takedown attempt.
Guido goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montoya Rivera prevents it.
Montoya Rivera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guido smiles and moves away.
Guido tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guido clinches up against the cage.
Guido has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montoya Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guido.
The is referee keeping an eye on Guido - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guido pushes Montoya Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guido just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Montoya Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya Rivera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guido just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guido is pressed up against the cage. Montoya Rivera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guido down to the mat. Guido avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guido tries to clinch up but Montoya Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Guido clinches up with Montoya Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Guido lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guido prevents the takedown attempt.
Montoya Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Montoya Rivera tries to pull guard but Guido holds him up against the cage and eventually Montoya Rivera drops back down to his feet.
Guido lands a body punch.
Guido dodges an elbow strike from Montoya Rivera.
Guido prevents the takedown attempt.
Montoya Rivera looking for a takedown.
Montoya Rivera jumps guard but Guido stands there with Montoya Rivera around his waist. Montoya Rivera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montoya Rivera tries for a takedown but Guido manages to get underhooks.
Guido manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guido breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guido darts in and clinches Montoya Rivera up against the cage.
Guido lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Guido works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Montoya Rivera wants to sweep here but Guido controlling him for the moment.
Montoya Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guido controls the pace.
Montoya Rivera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guido can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guido is looking to escape.
Guido is looking to improve his position but Montoya Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
Montoya Rivera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Guido has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Montoya Rivera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Guido manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Montoya Rivera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Guido's legs.
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.
Montoya Rivera trying to control the position but Guido is working away.
Guido can't do much from the bottom here.
Montoya Rivera moves into full mount!
Montoya Rivera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Guido because Montoya Rivera loaded up on that one.
Guido is controlling an arm, preventing Montoya Rivera from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Guido manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Guido dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guido closes the distance and clinches.
Guido tightens his grip and picks Montoya Rivera up, before dumping him to the ground. Montoya Rivera manages to land in guard.
Guido tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya Rivera is retaining full guard.
Guido throwing strikes but missing.
Guido wants to control from the top but Montoya Rivera keeps moving.
Guido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montoya Rivera keeping moving, preventing Guido from controlling successfully.
Guido preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montoya Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guido tries to clinch there but Montoya Rivera circles away.
Guido has closed the distance and engaged Montoya Rivera in a clinch.
Montoya Rivera wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montoya Rivera as Guido tries to tie him up.
Montoya Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guido fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guido rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guido tries to clinch up but Montoya Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Guido is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guido darts in and clinches Montoya Rivera up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Guido shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Montoya Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guido has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Montoya Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Montoya Rivera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guido pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montoya Rivera has Guido pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guido manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guido wants to clinch.
Guido tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montoya Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guido gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guido lands with a short shot to the head.
Guido breaks from the clinch.
Montoya Rivera gets a takedown into half guard.
Guido looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montoya Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guido is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guido moves into full guard.
Montoya Rivera 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.
Montoya Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Guido.
Montoya Rivera stands and throws Guido's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Montoya Rivera laying and praying for a moment but Guido takes advantage and regains half guard.
Montoya Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Guido is defending well.
Guido trying to control but Montoya Rivera postures up.
Montoya Rivera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Montoya Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guido's head.
Guido wants to control but Montoya Rivera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Guido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Guido tries to clinch up but Montoya Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Montoya Rivera scores with a takedown into Guido's guard.
Guido wants to sweep here but Montoya Rivera controlling him for the moment.
Guido is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guido is looking to sweep but instead, Montoya Rivera has passed into half guard.
Guido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montoya Rivera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Montoya Rivera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Guido is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera controlling the pace for now.
Guido tries to hold on but Montoya Rivera pushes him away.
Guido tries to reverse the position but Montoya Rivera maintains control.
Guido tries to hold on but Montoya Rivera postures up.
Montoya Rivera controlling from the full mount.
Guido regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guido is trying to maintain the position but Montoya Rivera is very close to passing his half guard.
Guido tries to roll over but Montoya Rivera keeps him under control.
Montoya Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Guido is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guido is trying to control but can't.
Guido tries to get to full guard but Montoya Rivera has control of the leg.
Montoya Rivera trying to pass the guard but Guido defending well.
Montoya Rivera wants to take a breather but Guido is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guido tries to clinch but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Guido wants to clinch up but Montoya Rivera keeps it at a distance.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montoya Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guido wants to sweep but no luck.
Montoya Rivera trying to control but Guido is working from the bottom.
Montoya Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guido is keeping the position for now.
Guido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guido keeping moving, preventing Montoya Rivera from controlling successfully.
Guido lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Montoya Rivera!
Guido prevents Montoya Rivera from getting the reversal.
Montoya Rivera prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Guido controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya Rivera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Guido.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guido has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Guido!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Your Head. Manuel has chosen Lay Low as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Manuel moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Manuel knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Matt Manuel has been cut.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Manuel avoids them all with ease.
Hicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel throws the kick towards the body but Hicks avoids it.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Hicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Manuel moves away and avoids it.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manuel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily.
Manuel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hicks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manuel throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Manuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuel lands a with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manuel. That's going to slow Hicks down.
Manuel has managed to clinch.
Manuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Manuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Manuel.
Manuel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
Manuel misses with a knee strike.
Hicks avoiding damage as Manuel throws knees to the body.
Manuel is looking to control Hicks's arms but Hicks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manuel has his back to the cage.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Hicks.
Manuel looking to throw knees to the head but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Hicks managing to block the knees to the body from Manuel.
Hicks avoiding damage as Manuel throws knees to the body.
Hicks blocks a body shot from Manuel.
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bill Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hicks swinging wilding here.
Hicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hicks will feel that in the morning.
Manuel thuds his right hand into Hicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a left and a right that stings Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a nice body kick.
Hicks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manuel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manuel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Manuel clinches up against the cage.
Hicks letting Manuel take a breather here.
Hicks avoiding damage as Manuel throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel misses with a body punch.
Manuel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
Manuel just leaning against Hicks, taking a breather.
Manuel tries a body shot but Hicks blocks it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hicks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manuel lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice combination there by Hicks.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Manuel lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Manuel.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hicks looks for a takedown but Manuel sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Manuel's cut.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manuel rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks manages to break the clinch.
Manuel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hicks rather than just go for the knockout.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely.
Hicks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manuel.
Manuel darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.
Manuel misses with a knee strike.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
Hicks managing to block the knees to the body from Manuel.
Manuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hicks.
Manuel slows down the pace here.
Manuel trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Manuel.
Manuel trying to land knees to the body.
Manuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Manuel keeps control of Hicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Manuel won't allow it.
Manuel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hicks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manuel connects with a knee to the head.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hicks avoiding damage as Manuel throws knees to the body.
Manuel trying to land knees to the body.
Manuel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manuel misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hicks manages to break the clinch.
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.
Manuel wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Hicks fails with the takedown
and Manuel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hicks throws a one two combo.
Hicks checks a low kick from Manuel.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hicks duly obliges.
Hicks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manuel to the mat! Manuel manages to get full guard.
Manuel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hicks manages to get himself to full guard.
Hicks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Manuel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manuel wants to get up but he can't break Hicks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hicks 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands with some strikes.
Hicks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manuel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manuel!
Hicks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Manuel tries to pass.
Manuel is looking to stand up but Hicks won't let him.
Hicks working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.
Manuel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hicks slips a straight right by Manuel.
Manuel throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Matt Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Manuel's head back.
Manuel moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manuel.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel swinging wilding here.
Hicks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manuel. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Manuel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicks.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Manuel's head.
Manuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manuel circles away.
Manuel clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manuel.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
Hicks managing to block the knees to the body from Manuel.
Manuel cracks Hicks with a nice body shot.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manuel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manuel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicks.
Manuel pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manuel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hicks's face.
Hicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks letting Manuel take a breather here.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hicks.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manuel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Hicks swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manuel.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuel tries to clinch up but Hicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Manuel throws a wild body kick that Hicks sees coming a mile off.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel moves into the clinch.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks manages to break the clinch.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manuel feints and then cracks Hicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicks down.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Hicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manuel is fending him off so far but Hicks persists. Nope, Manuel circles away and we're back to standing.
Hicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manuel's waist but Manuel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hicks off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel thows a body shot but no joy.
Manuel clinches up with Hicks and pushes him back against the cage.
Manuel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manuel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Manuel tries to clinch up but Hicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Manuel feints and then cracks Hicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicks down.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manuel with a jab.
Manuel pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hicks.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Manuel moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
Manuel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hicks avoiding damage as Manuel throws knees to the body.
Hicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bill Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matt Manuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manuel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manuel wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Manuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manuel 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Manuel!
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