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AOD II Nightmare on Highstreet PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callihan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Callihan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Clapton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Callihan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clapton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callihan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callihan looks to land a combination. Clapton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Callihan throws a series of punches but Clapton moves out of range.
Callihan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callihan throws a nice looking combination but Clapton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callihan moves out of range of the leg kick from Clapton.
Callihan misses with a series of wild punches.
Clapton clinches up with Callihan and pushes him back against the cage.
Callihan is trying to break the clinch but Clapton has him pressed against the cage.
Clapton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clapton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clapton trying to control the position but instead, Callihan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clapton into the cage.
Clapton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Callihan stuffs the takedown.
Clapton tries to clinch up but Callihan circles away and keeps his distance.
Clapton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Callihan is fending him off so far but Clapton persists. Nope, Callihan circles away and we're back to standing.
Harry Callihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Clapton.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses.
Callihan throws a combination. Clapton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Callihan misses with a few strikes there.
Clapton shoots in and drives through. Callihan sprawls well.
Clapton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Clapton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clapton looks gassed!
Clapton won't let Callihan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapton trying to control but Callihan is having none of it.
Callihan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Clapton is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Callihan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Callihan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Clapton anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Callihan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Clapton slips an arm under Callihan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Clapton has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Clapton is squeezing on Callihan like an anaconda would it's prey. Callihan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Clapton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Krull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Krull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Still!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Still tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Still shoots for a takedown but Krull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Still to the mat! Still manages to get full guard.
Krull drops back looking for a leg! Still is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Still manages to kick Krull off! Krull jumps back into Still's guard.
Krull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Still's head.
Still striking off his back but it's not causing Krull any problems.
Still wants to sweep here but Krull controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Still is looking to stand up but Krull isn't so interested in that idea.
Still has his foot on Krull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krull works his way back into a safe position though.
Still had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krull is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Still Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krull's back instead.
Still doesn't have the hooks in and Krull manages to turn into his guard.
Still throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Still wants to stand up but Krull is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Still to the mat! Still manages to get full guard.
Krull with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Still looks gassed!
Krull is working Still over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Still looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krull is one step ahead there.
Still has his foot on Krull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krull works his way back into a safe position though.
Krull is in close to Still's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krull works over Still with some ground and pound from guard.
Krull connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Still doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Still has momentary wrist control but Krull slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Still has momentary wrist control but Krull slips an elbow through the middle.
Still working for a triangle but Krull defends it easily.
Still is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Still looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krull has Still up against the cage in a clinch.
Krull goes for a takedown attempt but Still pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krull tries for a takedown but Still circles away easily
and Still counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krull won't be happy with that.
Still scoring with punches and elbows.
Krull gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still is working for a kimura but Krull is defending it quite comfortably.
Krull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Still knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still is looking to improve his position.
Still striking from half guard on the bottom.
Still looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Krull.
Krull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Still doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krull.
Krull wants to take a breather but Still is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Krull will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Still clinches with his opponent.
Krull is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Still gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still has picked Krull up - he's going for a ride! Still dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Krull looking for submissions off his back.
Still is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Still.
Still has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Krull defend it? Still steps over the head and cranks it - Krull is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Still!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stan Still!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Early Grayce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayce's entrance music is Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free bird. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Early Grayce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul McCartney!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayce shoots in but no luck this time.
McCartney lands a slapping body shot.
Grayce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCartney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCartney blocks the strikes from Grayce.
Grayce is looking for a sweep. McCartney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grayce is working hard here to advance position.
McCartney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCartney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grayce keeps working.
Grayce is looking for a sweep. McCartney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCartney is looking to take a break and control but Grayce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCartney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCartney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCartney showed some decent athleticism there.
Grayce wants to improve his position but McCartney is controlling well.
McCartney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCartney is looking to take a break and control but Grayce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCartney prevents Grayce from improving his position.
Grayce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCartney on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCartney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCartney is trying to control the action in half guard but Grayce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grayce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grayce tries to get out of the position.
Grayce is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is tying to control. Grayce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grayce is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grayce fails with the takedown
and McCartney counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grayce's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Early Grayce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayce is breathing heavily.
McCartney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grayce throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grayce could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCartney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grayce's head.
McCartney lands a couple of elbows.
McCartney trying to control but Grayce is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCartney stands and steps away. Grayce gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grayce with a poor takedown
and McCartney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
McCartney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCartney advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grayce tries to reverse the position but McCartney maintains control.
Grayce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCartney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCartney closes the distance and clinches.
McCartney leaning against his opponent.
McCartney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grayce tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCartney is looking to advance position but Grayce won't allow it.
McCartney passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grayce!
McCartney scoring with strikes but Grayce is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney controlling the pace for now.
McCartney with the ground and pound from mount.
McCartney scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grayce?
McCartney with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grayce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Grayce tries to escape but McCartney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
McCartney scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
A lull in the action here.
Paul McCartney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grayce tries to break free.
McCartney is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McCartney is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grayce turns into McCartney and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCartney's head.
McCartney pulls Grayce in close to his closed guard and prevents Grayce from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCartney trying to keep a closed guard but Grayce is proving a slippery customer.
McCartney trying to control the position here.
Grayce wants to pass the guard but McCartney is keeping the position.
McCartney lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grayce!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCartney controlling from mount.
McCartney lands a heavy elbow.
McCartney lands a big shot there that rocks Grayce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCartney with shots to the head and body - Grayce looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCartney lands a heavy elbow.
Grayce flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McCartney blocks Grayce's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCartney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCartney clinches up with Grayce and pushes him back against the cage.
McCartney jumps guard and drags Grayce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grayce throws and elbow that misses. McCartney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grayce's guard. Nice move by McCartney!
McCartney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grayce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McCartney. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCartney pushes down on Grayce's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCartney lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCartney moves into full mount! Grayce won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayce is looking to improve his position but McCartney isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCartney controlling his opponent.
McCartney can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grayce is looking to escape.
McCartney lands a heavy elbow.
Grayce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Grayce is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McCartney. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grayce looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCartney.
Grayce is trapped and McCartney is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Will McCartney go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Grayce defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McCartney doesn't have the hooks in and Grayce manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCartney wants to stand and escape but Grayce is having none of it.
McCartney wants to sweep but no luck.
Grayce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCartney is trying to keep Grayce in close.
Grayce won't allow McCartney to sweep him here.
McCartney is trying to control the position but Grayce postures up.
McCartney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCartney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCartney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCartney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grayce sprawls well initially but McCartney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCartney trying to control the pace.
Grayce wants to improve his position but McCartney is controlling well.
Early Grayce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCartney moves nicely into side control.
McCartney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grayce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paul McCartney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grayce is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul McCartney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCartney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McCartney!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chatum has chosen The God That Failed as his entrance music. Matt Chatum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Chavez's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Chatum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chavez's hands.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chavez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chatum trying to keep a closed guard but Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
Chatum lands a decent punch to the body there.
Chavez stops Chatum from standing up.
Chavez trying to control but Chatum is working from the bottom.
Chatum throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Chatum.
Chavez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chatum throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Chatum.
Chavez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chavez prevents Chatum from standing back up.
Chavez prevents Chatum from improving his position.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez uses his free foot to push down on Chatum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chatum.
Chavez wants to control the pace but Chatum is squirming around nicely.
Chatum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chatum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chavez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chatum is in real trouble.
Chavez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chatum has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Chavez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chatum has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Chatum holding both Chavez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Chavez is not going to allow Chatum to sit and survive in this position.
Chavez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Chatum is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chavez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Chatum taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Chavez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Young has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blunts.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunts manages to avoid it.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Young.
Blunts looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blunts blocks the body kick.
Young looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blunts blocks a leg kick.
Blunts moves out of range of the body kick.
Young lands a high kick to the side of Blunts's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Young dives into guard, looking to finish.
Blunts is rocked!
It looks like J Blunts has been cut.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blunts on the ground.
Young wants to get up but he can't break Blunts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blunts is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young gets to his feet. Blunts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blunts seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body kick there by Young.
Young forces Blunts back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts taking a breather.
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Young lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blunts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blunts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young misses with a body kick.
Young bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Nice body kick from Young.
Blunts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young lands a head kick!
Young drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blunts is keeping the position for now.
Blunts wants to sweep but no luck.
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blunts's head.
Young preventing the sweep.
Blunts tries to strike from the bottom.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young trying to control but Blunts is working from the bottom.
Young missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blunts misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blunts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blunts doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young wanted to stand there but Blunts had control of the position.
Young in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blunts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blunts seems to be looking for submissions.
Blunts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blunts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young tries to roll over but Blunts keeps him under control.
Blunts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on J Blunts's cut.
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.
Young cracks Blunts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunts manages to avoid it.
Young looks for the body kick but Blunts saw that one coming.
Alan Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blunts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Blunts coming out on top.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Blunts drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Blunts seems unphased.
Young misses with a body kick.
Alan Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.
Blunts staying out of range there.
Young moves away from the strike by Blunts.
Young slips a straight right by Blunts.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Blunts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blunts shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blunts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blunts trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blunts stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Young keeping moving, preventing Blunts from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts works over Young with some ground and pound from guard.
Blunts throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Blunts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blunts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blunts throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Young wants to stand and escape but Blunts is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Young has momentary wrist control but Blunts slips an elbow through the middle.
Blunts distracts Young with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blunts won't allow Young to sweep him here.
Blunts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blunts advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Blunts.
Blunts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blunts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blunts lands a big shot there that rocks Young but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but J Blunts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on J Blunts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Young misses with a body kick.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Blunts's shoulder, as Blunts tries to avoid the shot.
Blunts looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Blunts checks the leg kick.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Young.
Young avoids the body shot from Blunts.
Young thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blunts if he has to take too many more of those.
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Blunts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young breaks the clinch.
Young throws a push kick but Blunts slaps the foot to one side.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young scores with a push kick.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young scores with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Young misses.
Young looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Blunts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blunts working the ground and pound.
Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blunts is controlling him well.
Blunts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Young!
Blunts lands a heavy elbow.
Blunts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blunts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Blunts.
Blunts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
J Blunts has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blunts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blunts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Young wants to try and get back to his feet.
Young is desperately trying to improve his position but Blunts has a good base and remains in mount.
Blunts landing strikes from the mount.
Young really wants to buck Blunts off and get back to his feet.
Blunts landing strikes from the mount and Young is in trouble!
Blunts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Blunts is landing with some decent strikes but Young is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blunts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Young is surviving well by controlling Blunts's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts lands a big elbow.
Blunts thowing shots but they're missing.
Blunts thowing shots but they're missing.
Young trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blunts with a couple of short strikes.
Blunts lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Blunts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blunts 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Aylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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23
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Aylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar feints and as Aylor raises his hands in defense, Escobar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aylor keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar slips nicely into half guard.
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar.
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aylor defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aylor wants to get back to full guard.
Aylor wants to get back to his feet.
Aylor wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar is looking for a kimura but Aylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar is looking for a kimura but Aylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage.
Aylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Aylor won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Aylor misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Aylor misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Aylor.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Aylor keeps it at a distance.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar gets the takedown into side control.
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Aylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aylor stops Escobar from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Aylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aylor holds on to Escobar's head and controls the position momentarily.
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Escobar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aylor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Julio Escobar has been cut.
Aylor missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aylor.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up with Aylor, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes Aylor against the cage but Aylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Aylor tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Phil Aylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Escobar.
Escobar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aylor keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aylor dives on top into guard.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has his foot on Aylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Aylor stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Escobar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aylor's guard.
Aylor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice left hand lands by Aylor.
Still in the clinch, Aylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aylor lands a shoulder strike.
Aylor lands a left hand.
Escobar manages to pull guard.
Escobar is looking to sweep but instead, Aylor has passed into half guard.
Escobar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aylor pulls his head out easily.
Aylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aylor stands up out of the half guard.
Aylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Aylor throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Aylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Aylor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Escobar gets the takedown into side control.
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aylor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working away.
Aylor prevents Escobar from improving position.
Escobar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aylor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Escobar but great work by Aylor.
Escobar is looking to regain half guard here but Aylor keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Aylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Escobar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aylor looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aylor tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aylor to the ground. Aylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phil Aylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Escobar.
Aylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Aylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aylor.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar works over Aylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aylor.
Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aylor!
Escobar wants to take Aylor's back here but Aylor is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aylor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Escobar moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aylor turns into Escobar and is now in his guard.
Aylor stands and steps away. Escobar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Julio Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aylor misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up with Aylor, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes Aylor against the cage but Aylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phil Aylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Aylor gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Escobar trying to move into half guard but instead Aylor has managed to sweep!
Escobar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aylor has passed into half guard!
Escobar tries to roll over but Aylor keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Aylor is controlling well.
Aylor not doing much here.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Aylor is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Aylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Aylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiltzkin comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Grimes has chosen Composer - SGX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumple Stiltzkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltzkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes feints and as Stiltzkin raises his hands in defense, Grimes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grimes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stiltzkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiltzkin wants to stand but Grimes is controlling the position.
Grimes throws a big right hand that misses.
Stiltzkin pushes Grimes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grimes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiltzkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stiltzkin, as that shot connected.
Stiltzkin throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Stiltzkin cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stiltzkin! Grimes is out on his feet! Stiltzkin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Grimes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Grimes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumple Stiltzkin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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142 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Nova's body. Nova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Nova saw that one coming.
Nova throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nova throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nova circles away.
Nova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Nova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nova has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanchez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nova.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Sanchez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sanchez lands a few punches from side control.
Nova sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Nova is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nova.
Sanchez keeping control of the position.
Nova prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Nova moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sanchez can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nova misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nova prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Nova trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sanchez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.
Nova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nova working the ground and pound effectively.
Nova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nova looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nova wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez wants to control but Nova is keeping busy.
Nova is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Sanchez catches Nova right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nova as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nova.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nova is looking to clinch.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Nova avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez motions for Nova to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Nova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nova slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Nova takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Nova checks the leg kick.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Nova tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nova which made him look bad.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Nova misses with a double jab.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Nova counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nova trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nova into the cage.
Nova misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Nova sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Sanchez defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nova tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nova scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nova's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nova misses with a double jab
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova takes one to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nova.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nova doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Nova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
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.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nova trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nova had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sanchez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nova Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sanchez's back instead.
Nova thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nova working for a choke but Sanchez is defending well.
Nova throwing sloppy strikes.
Sanchez is in bad spot here.
Nova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nova is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sanchez is defending well though. Nova let's go of the attempt for now.
Nova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nova missing with strikes.
Sanchez breaks Nova's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Nova. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neo Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova moves into full guard.
Nova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nova is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nova working a defensive guard here.
Nova has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez cracks Nova with a solid left hand.
Nova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Nova blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesus Sanchez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Nova moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nova just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nova scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Nova landing knees to the head.
Nova lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nova as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Nova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nova throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Nova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
A combination from Nova does no damage.
Nova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
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.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nova throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Nova's head.
Nova is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Nova sprawls well.
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Nova misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Nova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nova's waist but Nova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Nova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Nova there.
Nova cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Nova.
No joy there for Nova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nova.
Nova lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Nova on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to stall but Nova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Nova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nova defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
Nova throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
Nova throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Nova avoids it.
Nova staying out of range there.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nova is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Nova circles away and we're back to standing.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Nova didn't expect that.
Nova looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Nova pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Meatbrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meatbrick's choice of entrance music: ROIDTECH. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Marley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Meatbrick!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley gets caught flat footed, as Meatbrick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meatbrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meatbrick throwing strikes from guard but Marley blocks nicely.
Marley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meatbrick thows a big elbow that misses.
Meatbrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meatbrick is stalling in the full guard.
Meatbrick looking to pass the guard.
Meatbrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Meatbrick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Meatbrick persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley throws an overhand right that lands on Meatbrick's shoulder, as Meatbrick tries to avoid the shot.
Meatbrick gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meatbrick wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
Marley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meatbrick.
Meatbrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meatbrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marley defending well though.
Meatbrick trying to control from half guard but Marley is working away.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Marley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meatbrick shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meatbrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Meatbrick slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Bob Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meatbrick scores with a takedown into Marley's guard.
Meatbrick landing with the ground and pound.
Meatbrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meatbrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meatbrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Meatbrick from controlling successfully.
Marley wants to stand and escape but Meatbrick is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Meatbrick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meatbrick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marley's guard.
Meatbrick trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Meatbrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
Meatbrick wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Meatbrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meatbrick landing some decent shots from guard.
Meatbrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatbrick postures up and lands a big shot to Marley's brow.
Meatbrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meatbrick stands and throws Marley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meatbrick working the ground and pound but Marley is defending the strikes.
Meatbrick landing strikes.
Meatbrick trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Meatbrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick trying to control the position but Marley is working away.
Meatbrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Meatbrick scoring with punches and elbows.
Marley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Meatbrick connects with a decent elbow.
Meatbrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley is trying to buck Meatbrick off.
Marley parries the strikes from Meatbrick easily there. Meatbrick is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marley to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meatbrick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Meatbrick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marley is avoiding damage well.
Meatbrick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Meatbrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marley really wants to buck Meatbrick off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Meatbrick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Meatbrick with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley is in a horrible position here. Meatbrick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Meatbrick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marley looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Meatbrick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Meatbrick landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meatbrick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marley hang on?
Meatbrick landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meatbrick looking to control but Marley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Meatbrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meatbrick closes the distance and clinches up with Marley, looking for a takedown. Meatbrick pushes Marley against the cage but Marley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bob Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Meatbrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley takes a swing at Meatbrick's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meatbrick dodges the punch combination from Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Meatbrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Marley which made him look bad.
Meatbrick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meatbrick winds up and cracks Marley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meatbrick is keen to just control but Marley is a slippery customer.
Marley is looking to escape.
Meatbrick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meatbrick.
Meatbrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meatbrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meatbrick lands a nice short elbow.
Meatbrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Meatbrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Marley which made him look bad.
Bob Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Meatbrick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meatbrick.
Meatbrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meatbrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meatbrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Meatbrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meatbrick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marley keeping full guard, as Meatbrick tries to pass.
Meatbrick lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meatbrick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meatbrick with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Meatbrick really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meatbrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Meatbrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meatbrick has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Meatbrick moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatbrick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meatbrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meatbrick misses with a head shot. Marley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Meatbrick trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meatbrick landing with the ground and pound.
Meatbrick prevents Marley from getting back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marley wants to sweep but no luck.
Meatbrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
Meatbrick stands up over Marley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meatbrick wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Marley wants to stand and escape but Meatbrick is having none of it.
Meatbrick forces his way into half guard.
Marley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meatbrick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meatbrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meatbrick slips a nice elbow through Marley's hands, connecting with Marley's forehead.
Meatbrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meatbrick throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
Marley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meatbrick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meatbrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meatbrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meatbrick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meatbrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marley is refusing to be controlled, as Meatbrick sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Meatbrick dominated that fourth 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. 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.
Horrible takedown by Meatbrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Marley which made him look bad.
Meatbrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away.
Meatbrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Meatbrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Meatbrick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marley to the mat! Marley manages to get full guard.
Meatbrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard.
Marley wants to stand up but Meatbrick is controlling him.
Meatbrick wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Rock Meatbrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Marley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meatbrick wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Meatbrick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meatbrick drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meatbrick content to stall in guard here.
Meatbrick trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Rock Meatbrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meatbrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Meatbrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Meatbrick won't allow Marley to get back to his feet.
Meatbrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meatbrick controls the pace.
Bob Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meatbrick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Meatbrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meatbrick 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 44:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Meatbrick!
Rock Meatbrick is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kfier Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warning by The Notrious BIG. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kfier Asher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Asher tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asher throws out the jab.
Escobar with a hook.
Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Asher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar jumps guard.
Escobar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Escobar has control of Asher's left arm, preventing Asher from doing any damage.
Asher won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Asher shoots in but no luck this time.
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Asher avoids it well.
Asher gets the takedown into side control.
Asher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Asher lands a nice forearm strike.
Escobar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar looks gassed!
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asher has time to react.
Asher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Asher lands with some strikes.
Asher scoring with strikes but Escobar is staying in there.
Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Asher isn't that keen on the idea.
Asher looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Asher working Escobar over with strikes here.
Escobar tries to hold on but Asher pushes him away.
Escobar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Asher dominating with strikes here.
Asher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Escobar looks a forlorn figure.
Asher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asher looking to finish Escobar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Escobar!
A nice elbow there by Asher.
Escobar tries to reverse the position but Asher maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Escobar tries to hold on but Asher pushes him away.
Asher blocks Escobar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Asher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Asher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Escobar is in a horrible position here. Asher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar can't escape the position.
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.
Asher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Asher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Asher lands a big shot there that rocks Escobar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Escobar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Asher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Asher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Asher scoring with strikes but Escobar is staying in there.
Asher lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kfier Asher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escobar scores with a hook.
Escobar with a poor takedown
and Asher counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
Asher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asher tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Escobar trying to control but Asher is working from the bottom.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asher tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Asher is keeping the position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Asher keeps moving.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Asher working a defensive guard here.
Escobar thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar gets caught flat footed, as Asher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asher looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar stands and throws Asher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Escobar crashes against the mat.
Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asher regains half guard.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Asher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asher.
Escobar stands up from mount. Strange move.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Asher on that attempt.
Asher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asher takes one to the side of the head.
Juan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Asher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a with a good body shot.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Escobar throws a right hand that Asher ducks under and follows up with a left that Asher also avoids with ease.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Asher circles away easily
and Asher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Escobar won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
Asher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Escobar is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kfier Asher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Asher won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Asher is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asher manages to get himself to full guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Asher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar trying to control but Asher is working from the bottom.
Asher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asher looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asher closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar, looking for a takedown. Asher pushes Escobar against the cage but Escobar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Kfier Asher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Asher is just out of range.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asher.
Asher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar pulls Asher in close to prevent any damage.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Asher from controlling successfully.
Escobar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asher moves away.
Asher tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar misses with a combination
and Asher counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
Asher stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
Asher trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asher stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Asher from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kfier Asher clearly takes that round.
That's time! Asher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Asher is just out of range.
Asher misses with a takedown attempt - Escobar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Escobar misses.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Asher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Asher circles away easily
and Asher counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asher.
Escobar is trying to improve his position.
Asher wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar manages to get back to half guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Escobar is pressing down on Asher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Asher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Asher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Escobar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Asher's back instead.
Escobar wants to control but Asher is keeping busy.
Escobar is riding his opponent, not letting Asher buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher turns into Escobar and is now in his guard.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Asher from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Asher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Asher is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control the position but Asher is working away.
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Asher sneaks back into half guard.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asher defends it well.
Escobar is tying to control. Asher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobar postures up.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asher's guard.
Kfier Asher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Asher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar working over Asher with some ground and pound. Asher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Escobar there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Asher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Escobar!
Asher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Escobar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Escobar is pressing down on Asher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Asher stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Asher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Asher from controlling successfully.
Escobar trying to strike off his back.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Asher's ribs.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asher is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Asher circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Asher with that takedown attempt.
A shot to de liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Asher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Escobar trying to control the action but Asher just sinks the hooks in.
Asher is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Asher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Asher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
Escobar passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Asher wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asher slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Asher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Asher is defending the position.
Asher gets back to full guard.
Escobar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juan Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asher wants to control the position but Escobar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Asher trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Escobar controlling the pace for now.
Escobar lands a heavy elbow.
Asher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobar looking to control but Asher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Asher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kfier Asher!
Kfier Asher retains his featherweight title!
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