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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sledgehammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Morning Light - Concorde Dawn. Peter Sledgehammer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Taylor!
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, Peter Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor shoots in and bounces Sledgehammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sledgehammer pushes Taylor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sledgehammer looks gassed!
Sledgehammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Peter Sledgehammer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor digs a good body shot into Sledgehammer's ribs.
Taylor drops Sledgehammer with a huge uppercut! Sledgehammer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Taylor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music. Van Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazansky throws a shot to the body.
Kazansky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazansky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Henderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kazansky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson decides to stand back up.
Kazansky looks gassed!
Kazansky wants to clinch.
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
Henderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kazansky to his feet.
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!
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazansky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazansky is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazansky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kazansky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazansky wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson trying to control but Kazansky is working from the bottom.
Henderson passes Kazansky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Kazansky is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson darts in and clinches Kazansky up against the cage.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Kazansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazansky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazansky wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazansky tries to strike from the bottom.
Kazansky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Kazansky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Kazansky down.
Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kazansky throws Henderson to one side and escapes!
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kazansky throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazansky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kazansky's guard.
Kazansky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kazansky stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Kazansky there.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Kazansky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kazansky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kazansky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazansky is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazansky wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Kazansky is working away.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kazansky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kazansky looking for submissions off his back.
Kazansky actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazansky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazansky, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazansky is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kazansky moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kazansky's guard.
Kazansky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Kazansky is keeping him busy.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Kazansky defends it.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazansky keeps working.
Kazansky scores with a few weak punches.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazansky is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazansky landing small, sideways elbows.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazansky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazansky's corner calls for a 1-2. Kazansky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Kazansky wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henderson manages to end up in side control.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kazansky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kazansky is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Henderson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazansky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson wants to control but Kazansky is keeping him busy.
Kazansky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kazansky wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kazansky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kazansky to the mat! Kazansky manages to get full guard.
Henderson stands and throws Kazansky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Kazansky.
You can see the frustration on Kazansky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson decides to stand back up.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Kazansky misses.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kazansky is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kazansky is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson stops Kazansky from getting back to his feet.
Kazansky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is tying to control. Kazansky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working Kazansky over with strikes.
Kazansky is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazansky avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kazansky moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kazansky is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson lands a big shot there that rocks Kazansky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson landing punches.
Kazansky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Henderson wants to control the pace but Kazansky is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Henderson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kazansky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazansky tries to clinch
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Kazansky tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kazansky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazansky is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Kazansky circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazansky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazansky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kazansky pushes Henderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazansky missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henderson is chipping away with strikes.
Kazansky regains half guard.
Kazansky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Kazansky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazansky actively working from the bottom here.
Kazansky tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Kazansky is working away.
Kazansky actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazansky taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazansky clinches but Henderson breaks the clinch
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazansky scores with a few weak punches.
Kazansky missing with punches from the bottom.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazansky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazansky trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Kazansky's head.
Kazansky is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazansky avoid being mounted?
Kazansky is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in and bounces Kazansky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henderson pushes down on Kazansky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazansky wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazansky is looking to improve his position.
Tom Kazansky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson decides to return to a standing position.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazansky connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kazansky tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazansky backwards.
Kazansky goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kazansky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazansky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazansky.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazansky is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Henderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn has chosen Live For The Moment as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Zumo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martyn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zumo has his takedown stuffed
and Martyn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martyn.
Zumo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zumo, not yet.
Zumo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zumo working a defensive guard here.
Zumo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martyn manages to get himself to full guard.
Martyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martyn keeping full guard, as Zumo tries to pass.
Martyn is striking but Zumo is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumo not doing much here.
Zumo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zumo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zumo working the head and body with strikes.
Zumo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martyn is looking to improve his position.
Zumo trying to control from half guard but Martyn is working away.
Zumo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martyn is not content to let Zumo control the position.
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.
Martyn missing with punches from the bottom.
Zumo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zumo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zumo controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zumo connects with a nice short shot to Martyn's temple.
Zumo wants to control but Martyn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joe Zumo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Martyn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zumo sprawls well initially but Martyn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martyn looks gassed!
Zumo trying to hold on to Martyn's head to control him but Martyn postures up.
Zumo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zumo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zumo controlling Martyn's posture.
Martyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zumo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zumo is on top in guard.
Zumo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zumo wants to control from the top but Martyn keeps moving.
Zumo landing some decent shots from guard.
Zumo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martyn keeping moving, preventing Zumo from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joe Zumo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zumo fails with the takedown
and Martyn counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Martyn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zumo misses with a takedown attempt
and Martyn counters with a body kick that stops Zumo in his tracks momentarily.
Zumo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martyn tries to get to full guard but Zumo has control of the leg.
Zumo is tying to control. Martyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zumo wants to pass the guard but Martyn is defending well.
Zumo wants to control but Martyn is keeping him busy.
Zumo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martyn's thigh. Martyn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Martyn is breathing heavily.
Zumo throwing strikes from guard but Martyn blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zumo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zumo with a nice head shot there.
Zumo controlling from the top position.
Martyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zumo tries to free his leg and advance position but Martyn is retaining full guard.
Zumo stays in close to Martyn's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zumo wants to control from the top but Martyn keeps moving.
Zumo advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zumo wants to pass the guard but Martyn is defending well.
Martyn tries to get to full guard but Zumo has control of the leg.
Zumo wants to take a breather but Martyn is having none of it.
Zumo trying to mount his opponent but Martyn defends it.
Martyn is refusing to be controlled, as Zumo sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zumo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martyn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zumo shoots in and bounces Martyn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zumo wants to control from the top but Martyn keeps moving.
Zumo looking to sit in guard and control but Martyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zumo controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zumo trying to keep a closed guard but Martyn is proving a slippery customer.
Martyn trying to control but Zumo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zumo is on top in guard.
Zumo wants to control from the top but Martyn keeps moving.
Zumo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martyn keeping moving, preventing Zumo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Zumo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Martyn. No joy for Zumo on that attempt.
Joe Zumo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martyn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zumo prevents Martyn from moving into mount.
Zumo wants to control but Martyn postures up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joe Zumo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from Martyn as Zumo shoots in.
Zumo fails with the takedown
and Martyn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Zumo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martyn wants to control from the top but Zumo keeps moving.
Zumo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martyn trying to control but Zumo is working from the bottom.
Martyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyn stopping the sweep attempt from Zumo.
Zumo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zumo has his hands on Martyn's head, controlling the position.
Martyn postures up.
Joe Zumo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zumo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martyn counters with a shoot takedown. Zumo fights it but they end up in guard.
Martyn being controlled here momentarily.
Zumo controls Martyn momentarily but Martyn frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zumo controlling Martyn's posture.
Zumo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zumo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumo is trying to keep Martyn in close.
Zumo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zumo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zumo trying to control but Martyn is working from the bottom.
Zumo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zumo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zumo trying to control but Martyn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martyn working for submissions but it's allowed Zumo to get to half guard.
Zumo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zumo trying to control from half guard but Martyn is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joe Zumo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zumo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martyn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Martyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martyn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Martyn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Vo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Heirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Heirt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Vo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Heirt!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vo throws a right and a left that Heirt avoids nicely.
Vo misses with a series of wild punches.
Heirt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vo.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt avoids them all with ease.
Heirt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vo but Vo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
David Vo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heirt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heirt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heirt blocks a jab.
Vo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heirt moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vo throws a looping overhand right but Heirt ducks down to avoid it.
Vo swinging wilding here.
Vo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heirt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vo.
Vo misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vo.
Vo throws a combination. Heirt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Heirt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vo throws a nice looking combination but Heirt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vo throws a right and a left that Heirt avoids nicely.
Heirt dodges the punch combination from Vo.
Vo misses with a wild combination.
Vo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vo throws a right and a left that Heirt avoids nicely.
Vo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heirt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heirt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David Vo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Heirt.
Vo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heirt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt moves out of range.
Vo cracks a nice hook into Heirt's ribs.
Heirt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vo swinging wilding here.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt avoids them all with ease.
Vo throws a right hand that Heirt ducks under and follows up with a left that Heirt also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vo throws a hook but Heirt blocks it.
Vo throws a nice looking combination but Heirt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vo misses with a double jab.
Vo tries to bum rush Heirt with a series of wild strikes but Heirt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Vo does no damage.
Vo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heirt moves away from the strike by Vo.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt avoids them all with ease.
Vo lands with a right hand.
Vo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four 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.
Heirt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Vo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vo takes a swing at Heirt's ribcage but misses.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt avoids them all with ease.
Vo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heirt circles away quickly and effectively.
Heirt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vo.
Vo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heirt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heirt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Vo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heirt manages to avoid it.
Heirt moves out of range of the strikes.
David Vo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vo throws a jab but it's blocked by Heirt.
Vo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Vo.
Vo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vo looks to score with a jab to the body but Heirt is just out of range.
Heirt staying out of range there.
Vo misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt moves out of range.
Vo misses with the combination.
Vo misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heirt staying out of range there.
Vo loads up on a big right hand but Heirt slips the punch.
Vo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heirt.
Vo misses with a two punch combination.
Heirt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vo.
Vo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vo lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Vo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heirt ducks under a wild hook from Vo.
Vo throws a right hand that Heirt ducks under and follows up with a left that Heirt also avoids with ease.
Vo misses with a hook.
Heirt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vo pinned against the cage. Vo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heirt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Vo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vo tries to bum rush Heirt with a series of wild strikes but Heirt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt avoids them all with ease.
Vo misses with a body shot.
Heirt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vo's waist but Vo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heirt off to one side.
Heirt slips a jab and a cross from Vo.
Heirt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Vo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vo throws a right and a left that Heirt avoids nicely.
Vo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vo throws a nice looking combination but Heirt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vo!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heirt slips a straight right by Vo.
Vo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vo misses with a hook. Heirt ducked under it nicely.
Vo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heirt closes the distance and clinches up with Vo, looking for a takedown. Heirt pushes Vo against the cage but Vo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David Vo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Heirt.
Vo throws a right hand that Heirt ducks under and follows up with a left that Heirt also avoids with ease.
David Vo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt avoids them all with ease.
Vo misses with a few strikes there.
Heirt dodges the punch combination from Vo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vo just misses with a punch to the body.
Heirt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vo is fending him off so far but Heirt persists. Nope, Vo circles away and we're back to standing.
Vo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vo misses with a wild body shot.
Heirt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Vo does no damage.
Vo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Vo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vo misses with the combination.
Vo misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Vo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vo throws a jab when Heirt was well out of range.
Vo misses with a double jab.
Vo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vo tries to avoid it but Heirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vo to the ground. Vo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heirt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vo throws a big shot that misses.
Vo throws a series of punches but Heirt moves out of range.
Vo throws out a loose jab but Heirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo misses with a few strikes there.
Vo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Vo misses.
Heirt shoots in but Vo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Heirt.
Vo fails to land with a series of punches.
Heirt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vo misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vo swinging wilding here.
Heirt moves away from the strike by Vo.
Vo misses with a few strikes there.
Vo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vo misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Vo.
Vo swinging wilding here.
Heirt slips a jab from Vo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vo misses.
Heirt dodges the punch combination from Vo.
Vo throws the left hand but Heirt avoids the punch easily.
Heirt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heirt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Vo does no damage.
Vo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heirt.
Vo misses with a two punch combination.
Heirt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heirt dodges the punch combination from Vo.
Vo throws out a loose jab but Heirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vo throws a jab when Heirt was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vo.
Vo throws an overhand right that lands on Heirt's shoulder, as Heirt tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heirt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vo.
Heirt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carl Heirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Vo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vo scores with a jab. Heirt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Vo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Vo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Durt Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and adri yeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Durt Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, adri yeo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yeo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bag as he avoids it easily.
Bag wants to clinch.
yeo throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Bag finds it's way through yeo's defenses.
Bag stuffs the takedown.
Bag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bag throws a right hand that yeo ducks under and follows up with a left that yeo also avoids with ease.
yeo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch up but yeo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
yeo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bag is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag trying to control from the bottom.
yeo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bag trying to control from the bottom.
yeo is looking for a kimura here.
yeo looks gassed!
Bag manages to get to full guard.
Bag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
yeo passes Bag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag wants to get back to full guard.
Bag is trying to maintain the position but yeo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bag is looking to get back to full guard here but yeo has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
yeo avoids the attempt from Bag to control.
yeo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bag tries to hold on but yeo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag is squirming around, avoiding yeo's attempts to control the action.
yeo working for a submission but Bag is keeping him at bay.
yeo looking to control but Bag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bag is in all sorts of trouble here.
yeo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bag because yeo loaded up on that one.
yeo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bag gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
yeo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bag has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bag is refusing to be controlled, as yeo sits in half guard.
Bag trying to hold on to yeo's head to control him but yeo postures up.
yeo throwing shots but Bag is blocking nicely.
Bag looking for submissions off his back.
Bag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Durt Bag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
yeo looks for a takedown but Bag sprawls well.
yeo shoots for a takedown but Bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bag throws a series of punches but yeo moves out of range.
adri yeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bag cracks yeo with a good jab.
Bag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bag is looking to clinch but yeo is avoiding it.
Bag lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bag!
yeo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bag throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yeo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
yeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bag is keeping the position for now.
yeo trying to control but Bag is working from the bottom.
Bag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
yeo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
yeo won't allow Bag to sweep him here.
Bag is working hard here to advance position.
Bag trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag wants to sweep but no luck.
yeo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
yeo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
yeo wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
yeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
yeo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
yeo trying to control but Bag is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bag is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
yeo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durt Bag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bag throws a nice looking combination but yeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bag wants to clinch.
yeo misses with a takedown attempt - Bag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durt Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of adri yeo.
yeo shoots in for a double leg but Bag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bag lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
yeo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bag is fending him off so far but yeo persists. Nope, Bag circles away and we're back to standing.
Bag lands a right hook to the body.
yeo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from yeo.
yeo looks for a takedown but Bag sprawls well.
Bag lands a with a good body shot.
Bag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but yeo moves away.
yeo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bag lands a nice shot that snaps yeo's head back.
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 Durt Bag will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Bag. No joy for yeo on that attempt.
Bag gets caught flat footed, as yeo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
yeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bag controls yeo momentarily but yeo frees himself.
Bag keeping full guard, as yeo tries to pass.
Bag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
yeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yeo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bag has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bag scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
yeo shoots for a takedown but Bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
yeo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durt Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of adri yeo.
Bag connects with a right hand. yeo shakes it off.
Bag scores with a shot to the body.
yeo gets the takedown into side control.
yeo is looking to take a break and control but Bag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bag is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yeo stands up and beckons Bag to his feet.
yeo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bag throws a nice looking combination but yeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
yeo misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Bag as yeo shoots in.
Bag punishes yeo's body with a nice straight punch.
yeo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bag is looking to wear down yeo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. yeo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yeo shoots in but Bag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bag!
yeo fails to land the takedown.
yeo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bag lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bag gets caught flat footed, as yeo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
yeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bag looking to hit a scissor sweep but yeo is one step ahead there.
yeo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag looks to land a combination. yeo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
yeo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bag is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
yeo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bag but Bag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
yeo slips a jab and a cross from Bag.
Bag jabs at yeo's body.
yeo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
adri yeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bag is trying to maintain the position but yeo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
adri yeo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bag 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corner Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham has chosen Amazing by kanye West as his entrance music. Mike Durham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corner Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Durham can't escape the position.
Stone wants to control the pace but Durham is squirming around nicely.
Durham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone controlling from the full mount.
Durham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Durham because Stone loaded up on that one.
Stone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stone controlling the pace for now.
Durham wants to control but Stone is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looking to control but Durham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Durham wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone controlling from mount.
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.
Durham is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Durham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Durham and Stone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Durham tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Stone grinds an elbow into Durham's temple.
Durham is trying to get back to half guard.
Stone working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is looking to reverse the position.
Durham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mike Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durham circles away.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Durham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stone's head.
Durham looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
A jab from Durham misses.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stone works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durham is looking to escape.
Stone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durham can't escape the position.
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stone with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corner Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durham fails with the takedown
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Durham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Durham is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone postures up and lands a big shot to Durham's brow.
Stone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Corner Stone just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Durham, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Durham against the cage but Durham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Durham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to de liver by Durham. Beautiful body shot.
Durham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Durham!
Durham tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Stone dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Stone.
Stone blocks Durham's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corner Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone landing punches.
Stone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durham is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Stone controlling his opponent.
Stone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durham for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone landing shots from mount.
Stone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durham is trying desperately to improve position.
Durham is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Durham really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stone controlling from mount.
Stone is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Durham is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Durham flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stone anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Durham and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stone slips an arm under Durham chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stone has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stone is squeezing on Durham like an anaconda would it's prey. Durham fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corner Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hamilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilt has chosen target=blank>System of a Down - B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Matt Hamilt enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Sten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hamilt !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hamilt stands up and beckons Sten to his feet.
Hamilt shoots in looking for a takedown. Sten tries to sprawl out of it but Hamilt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamilt misses with a wild body shot.
Sten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilt tries for a takedown but Sten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Sten tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamilt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamilt looks to land a left hand but Sten moved out of range nicely.
Hamilt works over Sten's head and body with a nice combination.
Sten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sten wants to clinch.
Hamilt loads up on a big right hand but Sten slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten moves in looking to clinch but Hamilt pushes him off.
Sten scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamilt looks gassed!
Sten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamilt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vlad Sten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hamilt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamilt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sten tries to clinch up.
Sten lands the left hand.
It looks like Matt Hamilt has been cut.
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!
Hamilt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sten is fending him off so far but Hamilt persists. Nope, Sten circles away and we're back to standing.
Vlad Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hamilt .
The fight stays on the outside here - Sten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sten lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hamilt can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sten and Hamilt drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sten.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Sten!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's entrance music is Take A Ride On My Bologna Pony! ! !. A fine choice. Raven LaCroix has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Simmons's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Simmons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simmons showed some decent athleticism there.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaCroix tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Simmons 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.
LaCroix is looking to escape.
LaCroix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LaCroix tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Simmons manages to move to mount!
Simmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Simmons working LaCroix over with strikes here.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Simmons.
LaCroix taking shots to the head.
LaCroix's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LaCroix looks gassed!
LaCroix tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
Simmons won't let LaCroix get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Simmons lands a big elbow.
Simmons with shots to the head and body - LaCroix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
LaCroix is rocked!
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
LaCroix is still in real trouble! Can Simmons finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
LaCroix seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCroix is trying to escape the mount.
Simmons scoring with strikes but LaCroix is staying in there.
LaCroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons lands with some strikes.
LaCroix takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns LaCroix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LaCroix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LaCroix hang on?
LaCroix is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands with some strikes.
LaCroix is looking to get to half guard.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons lands with some strikes.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
LaCroix regains half guard.
LaCroix gets full guard.
LaCroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but LaCroix is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simmons stops LaCroix from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaCroix is keeping the position for now.
LaCroix looking for a sweep. Not yet LaCroix, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaCroix gets the takedown into side control.
Simmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LaCroix tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simmons.
Simmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaCroix not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaCroix avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaCroix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons misses with a takedown
and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown. Simmons fights it but they end up in guard.
LaCroix seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simmons tries to strike from the bottom.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
LaCroix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but LaCroix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LaCroix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
LaCroix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richard Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons gets back to half guard.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
LaCroix wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing LaCroix from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaCroix is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaCroix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richard Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as LaCroix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simmons drops an elbow to the side of LaCroix's head.
Simmons tries to pass to full mount but LaCroix defends it.
LaCroix is trying to stand back up but Simmons is controlling him
Simmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simmons gets the takedown into side control.
LaCroix is looking for a sweep.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simmons working away.
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 Richard Simmons will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaCroix won't be happy with that.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons is chipping away with strikes.
LaCroix struggling a bit here.
LaCroix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simmons has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Simmons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simmons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Simmons scoring with punches from side control.
LaCroix is looking to regain half guard here but Simmons keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaCroix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LaCroix!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCroix wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
LaCroix tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons landing shots from mount.
LaCroix is desperately trying to improve his position but Simmons has a good base and remains in mount.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
LaCroix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simmons landing strikes from the mount and LaCroix is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons cracks LaCroix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Simmons is going olschool here, as he tries to force LaCroix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LaCroix shrugs it off.
LaCroix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LaCroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simmons.
LaCroix is positioning himself well to prevent Simmons advancing to mount.
Simmons prevents LaCroix from improving his position.
Simmons working LaCroix over with strikes.
LaCroix is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to LaCroix's temple.
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaCroix pushes Simmons off looking to stand but Simmons dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes 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.
LaCroix closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaCroix remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaCroix decides to stand back up. LaCroix steps back and let's Simmons get back to his feet.
LaCroix has his takedown stuffed
so Simmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
LaCroix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaCroix wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LaCroix's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaCroix's head.
LaCroix has one foot on Simmons's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Simmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCroix stuffs the takedown.
LaCroix takes the fight into the clinch.
LaCroix can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Simmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet but Simmons drags him back down.
Simmons lands a decent elbow from side control.
LaCroix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaCroix.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - LaCroix circles away.
Simmons lands an overhand right.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
LaCroix darts in trying to clinch
and Simmons counters with a shoot takedown. LaCroix fights it but they end up in guard.
LaCroix wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
LaCroix has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simmons distracts LaCroix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LaCroix working a defensive guard here.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Simmons won't allow LaCroix to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but LaCroix has wrist control.
Simmons won't allow LaCroix to get back to his feet.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaCroix gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaCroix looking to control.
Simmons won't allow LaCroix to sweep him here.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.
LaCroix wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?
LaCroix looking for a sweep. Not yet LaCroix, not yet.
LaCroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but LaCroix is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaCroix has his takedown stuffed
and Simmons moves into the clinch.
Simmons lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Simmons.
LaCroix is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richard Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. LaCroix can't fight it off and eventually Simmons manages to take the fight to the floor. LaCroix looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but LaCroix is retaining full guard.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from LaCroix.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaCroix is looking to stand back up but Simmons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by LaCroix.
Simmons stops LaCroix from getting back to his feet.
Simmons lands strikes from half guard.
LaCroix trying to hold on to Simmons's head to control him but Simmons postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simmons gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaCroix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Simmons.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
Simmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons shoots in for a double leg but LaCroix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons has managed to clinch.
Simmons lands a nice uppercut.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaCroix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCroix jumps guard but Simmons stands there with LaCroix around his waist. LaCroix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Simmons.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simmons.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simmons has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LaCroix regains guard immediately.
LaCroix wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons had his way with Raven LaCroix in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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 Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by LaCroix which made him look bad.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Raven LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCroix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from LaCroix. LaCroix gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons lands a hook that snaps the head of LaCroix backwards.
Simmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCroixs head.
A short left from Simmons.
LaCroix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richard Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
Simmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCroixs head.
Simmons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simmons working the head with strikes.
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.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons postures up.
LaCroix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as LaCroix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons scoring with punches and elbows.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet but Simmons drags him back down.
Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LaCroix to see if he's OK.
LaCroix is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaCroix throws a combination that misses
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LaCroix has his takedown stuffed
and Simmons counters with a series of strikes. LaCroix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaCroix backwards.
Simmons gets through LaCroix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Simmons.
A short left from Simmons.
LaCroix fails to pull guard.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Simmons - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simmons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
LaCroix wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richard Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
LaCroix gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
LaCroix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaCroix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaCroix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tightens his grip and picks LaCroix up, before dumping him to the ground. LaCroix manages to land in guard.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaCroix trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
LaCroix wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons stands up and waves to LaCroix to follow him.
LaCroix throws a combination that misses
and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simmons.
LaCroix looking for a takedown.
LaCroix works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaCroix swivels and escapes.
Simmons shoots in but LaCroix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LaCroix closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaCroix's guard.
Raven LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCroix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LaCroix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked LaCroix up and slammed him! LaCroix can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simmons!
Richard Simmons is the new featherweight champion!
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