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5th RD/Hollywood Blowout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MyBalls MyWord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MyBalls MyWord struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Decimus!
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, MyBalls MyWord!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus misses with a takedown attempt - MyWord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MyWord throws a series of punches but Decimus moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from MyWord. No joy for Decimus on that attempt.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Decimus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Decimus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish MyWord?
Decimus tries to control but MyWord wriggling away.
BOOM! Decimus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Decimus controlling from the full mount.
Decimus punching from mount but MyWord doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MyWord taking shots to the head.
Decimus punishing his opponent with strikes.
MyWord can't escape the position.
Decimus lands a nice shot to the head.
Decimus looking to control but MyWord is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MyWord tries to hold on but Decimus pushes him away.
MyWord looks gassed!
Decimus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Decimus landing strikes from the mount and MyWord is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MyWord is squirming around, avoiding Decimus's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimus looking to ground and pound but MyWord is blocking nicely.
Decimus with shots to the head and body - MyWord looks very uncomfortable down there.
Decimus lands with some strikes.
Decimus goes for an armbar but MyWord turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MyWord.
MyWord really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Decimus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Decimus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Decimus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Decimus is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and MyWord dives into side control.
Decimus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MyWord presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
MyWord prevents Decimus from getting the reversal.
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.
MyWord controlling from mount.
MyWord looking to control but Decimus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Decimus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Decimus dominated that round.
That's time! Decimus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Decimus or perhaps it was just good defense by MyWord which made him look bad.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MyWord as he jumps to the side.
Decimus fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Decimus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MyWord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decimus.
Decimus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MyWord.
It looks like Dave Decimus has been cut.
Dave Decimus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MyWord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MyWord tries to bum rush Decimus with a series of wild strikes but Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decimus closes this distance looking for a takedown but MyWord circles away.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decimus shoots for a takedown but MyWord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decimus closes this distance looking for a takedown but MyWord circles away.
MyWord tries to clinch but Decimus is having none of it.
MyWord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MyWord fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MyWord looks to land a combination but Decimus avoids it well.
Decimus checks a leg kick nicely.
Decimus fails to land the takedown.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MyWord but MyWord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MyWord throws a right hand that Decimus ducks under and follows up with a left that Decimus also avoids with ease.
Decimus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decimus shoots in but MyWord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MyWord tries to bum rush Decimus with a series of wild strikes but Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decimus has a takedown stuffed.
Decimus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Decimus looks for a takedown but MyWord sprawls well.
MyWord misses with the combination.
Decimus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decimus ducks right into an uppercut from MyWord.
Decimus shoots in but MyWord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from MyWord does no damage.
MyWord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decimus moves out of range as MyWord throws a body kick.
Decimus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MyWord swivels and escapes.
Decimus looks for a takedown but MyWord sprawls well.
MyWord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decimus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MyWord.
MyWord swinging wilding here.
MyWord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown but MyWord shows good takedown defense.
Decimus shoots in but no luck this time.
MyWord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MyWord throws a right and a left that both miss.
MyBalls MyWord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimus misses with a takedown attempt - MyWord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Decimus with that takedown attempt.
MyWord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from MyWord does no damage.
Decimus tries for a takedown but MyWord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decimus fails to land the takedown.
Decimus slips a jab and a cross from MyWord.
MyWord lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decimus circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from MyWord does no damage.
Decimus fails to land the takedown.
Decimus shoots for a takedown but MyWord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MyWord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decimus shoots for a double leg takedown but MyWord sprawls well. He's pushed Decimus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MyBalls MyWord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MyWord looks to land a combination but Decimus avoids it well.
MyWord throws a right and a left that Decimus avoids nicely.
Decimus shoots in but MyWord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MyBalls MyWord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Decimus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Decimus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MyWord gets caught flat footed, as Decimus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Decimus trying to control the position from guard on top but MyWord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MyWord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decimus.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown but MyWord shows good takedown defense.
Decimus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Decimus lands in his opponent's guard.
Decimus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MyWord swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MyWord, up you get!
Decimus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decimus shoots in for a double leg but MyWord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Decimus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MyWord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - MyWord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from MyWord misses.
Horrible takedown by Decimus or perhaps it was just good defense by MyWord which made him look bad.
MyWord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MyWord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MyWord throws a nice looking combination but Decimus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decimus shoots in but no luck this time.
Decimus feints and as MyWord raises his hands in defense, Decimus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MyWord controls Decimus momentarily but Decimus frees himself.
Decimus tries to free his leg and advance position but MyWord is retaining full guard.
MyWord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimus.
Decimus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Decimus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MyWord swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimus controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus passes MyWord's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Decimus tries to pass the half guard into mount. MyWord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Decimus decides to stand up.
MyWord throws a wild combination 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.
A combination from MyWord does no damage.
MyWord moves in looking to clinch but Decimus pushes him off.
MyWord looks to land a combination but Decimus avoids it well.
Decimus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MyWord moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MyWord throws a leg kick but Decimus moved away.
MyWord throws a head kick but Decimus moves out of range.
MyWord throws a series of punches but Decimus moves out of range.
Decimus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MyWord.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Decimus.
Decimus trying to control the action but MyWord is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Decimus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Decimus 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 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Decimus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Couch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Belvidere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Couch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock You. Belvidere has chosen Life Was All A Dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Couch!
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, Adriano Belvidere !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvidere shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Couch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Belvidere is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Couch!
Belvidere content just to control the position here.
Belvidere is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Belvidere gets the takedown into side control.
Belvidere decides to stand back up.
Belvidere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belvidere shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Belvidere connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belvidere tries to control but Couch wriggling away.
Belvidere with a couple of short strikes.
Belvidere is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Belvidere with good strikes from the mount here!
Belvidere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belvidere pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Belvidere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Couch has left one of his arms exposed and Belvidere doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Couch screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriano Belvidere !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Klitschko!
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, Thiago Rua!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klitschko but Klitschko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Rua has managed to clinch.
Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klitschko scores with a shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Klitschko improves position.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua keeps control of Klitschko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Thiago Rua has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klitschko is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Klitschko circles away and we're back to standing.
Klitschko scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Klitschko sprawls well.
Ivan Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Rua.
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Klitschko, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Klitschko against the cage but Klitschko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klitschko with a nice cross.
Rua is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko moves in close and cracks Rua with a massive right hand! Rua, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Klitschko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Klitschko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Pasqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: jesus walks. AJ Neal struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Manuel Pasqual has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Pasqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Neal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasqual scores with a hook to the body. Neal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neal looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pasqual lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasqual Rushes Neal and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Neal is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Pasqual Piles on the pressure and Neal crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Pasqual!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCallum comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacCallum!
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, Jim Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCallum misses with a two punch combination.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacCallum moves into the clinch.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Angus MacCallum has been cut.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but MacCallum keeps him there for the moment.
Stone manages to break the clinch.
MacCallum keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCallum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCallum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacCallum cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
MacCallum drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
MacCallum looking for a takedown.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but MacCallum won't allow it.
MacCallum manages to break the clinch.
MacCallum drops Stone with a nice combination! MacCallum dives into Stone's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Jim Stone has been cut.
Stone looks gassed!
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!
MacCallum scoring with some ground and pound.
Stone is rocked!
MacCallum passes into half guard.
MacCallum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCallum wants to stand up but Stone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
MacCallum thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
MacCallum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
MacCallum wants to get back to his feet.
MacCallum stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone wants to clinch but MacCallum slips to the side
and MacCallum counters by moving into the clinch.
MacCallum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone clinches up against the cage.
MacCallum gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
Angus MacCallum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Stone.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone can't get the takedown.
MacCallum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacCallum manages to break the clinch.
MacCallum darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.
MacCallum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacCallum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Stone misses
and MacCallum counters with a nice uppercut.
MacCallum moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
MacCallum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for MacCallum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone tries to keep at a distance but MacCallum has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacCallum breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCallum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacCallum is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacCallum.
MacCallum connects with a stiff jab that staggers Stone - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angus MacCallum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Baltar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moritz HANZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baltar's entrance music is Even Flow. A fine choice. Gaius Baltar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaius Baltar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moritz HANZ!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HANZ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baltar is looking to clinch but HANZ is avoiding it.
Baltar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
HANZ is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baltar wants to stand but HANZ is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baltar distracts HANZ with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
HANZ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baltar wants to control from the top but HANZ keeps moving.
Baltar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but HANZ manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baltar has HANZ in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltar wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltar has his foot on HANZ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. HANZ works his way back into a safe position though.
HANZ trying to control but Baltar is working from the bottom.
Baltar can't keep his opponent in guard - HANZ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baltar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but HANZ manages to mount him!
Baltar trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baltar is trying desperately to improve position.
Baltar is breathing heavily.
HANZ jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baltar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
HANZ is looking to take a break and control but Baltar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HANZ landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltar trying to control but HANZ flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Will HANZ go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
HANZ looking for the RNC.
Baltar is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Gaius Baltar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baltar wants to clinch up but HANZ keeps it at a distance.
Baltar throws a right hand that HANZ ducks under and follows up with a left that HANZ also avoids with ease.
Baltar tries to clinch but HANZ is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baltar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and HANZ counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baltar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baltar is looking for a sweep. HANZ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baltar actively working from the bottom here.
HANZ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baltar pushes HANZ off but HANZ dives into side control.
Baltar wants to get back to his feet but HANZ is dominant here and he's now got Baltar's back!
HANZ has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz HANZ dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baltar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around HANZ's waist but HANZ gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baltar off to one side.
HANZ gets a takedown into half guard.
Baltar wants to get back to full guard but HANZ has passed into side control.
Baltar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
HANZ looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baltar tries to lock up and control but HANZ gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltar can't escape the position.
HANZ forces the positional change into back control.
Baltar trying to control the hands but HANZ won't let him.
Baltar is trying to stand back up.
Baltar wants to escape the position.
Baltar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Baltar trying to control the action but HANZ just sinks the hooks in.
Baltar rolls, trying to escape but HANZ keeps control of the position.
HANZ working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baltar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltar wants to control but HANZ is having none of it.
Baltar tries to improve his position but instead HANZ has taken his back!
I really don't envy Baltar right now.
HANZ doesn't have the hooks in and Baltar manages to turn into his guard.
HANZ 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.
Baltar trying to control but HANZ is working from the bottom.
Baltar wants to pass the guard but HANZ is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
HANZ lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baltar!
Baltar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
HANZ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baltar tries to get to full guard but HANZ has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HANZ slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz HANZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baltar is looking to clinch.
HANZ clinches up with Baltar and pushes him back against the cage.
Baltar pulls HANZ into guard.
Baltar looking for a guillotine here but HANZ defends easily.
Baltar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as HANZ controls the pace.
Baltar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but HANZ has passed into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baltar tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HANZ has control of an arm but Baltar manages to advance to HANZ's back!
Baltar trying to control the action but HANZ just sinks the hooks in.
HANZ doesn't have the hooks in and Baltar manages to turn into his guard.
Baltar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baltar tries to free his leg and advance position but HANZ is retaining full guard.
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.
HANZ is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baltar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HANZ is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
HANZ shoots in and drives through. Baltar sprawls well.
Baltar has his takedown stuffed
and HANZ counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baltar won't be happy with that.
HANZ gets to mount! Baltar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
HANZ tries to control but Baltar wriggling away.
HANZ working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Baltar looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by HANZ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Moritz HANZ!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Poe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafrel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Poe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jafrel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Poe Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Poe Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Poe Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poe Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Poe Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poe Jr is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Poe Jr is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Poe Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poe Jr with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control.
Poe Jr tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Poe Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Poe Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poe Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poe Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnson to stand up.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Poe Jr misses.
Poe Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poe Jr misses with a body shot.
Poe Jr is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson clinches up with Poe Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Poe Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe Jr has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Poe Jr can't break the clinch.
Poe Jr can't break the clinch.
Poe Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poe Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson prevents Poe Jr from breaking the clinch.
Poe Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Fernando Poe Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jafrel Johnson.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson is looking to control Poe Jr's arms but Poe Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson prevents Poe Jr from breaking the clinch.
Poe Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Poe Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poe Jr trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
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.
Poe Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Poe Jr wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Poe Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Poe Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poe Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poe Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poe Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Poe Jr won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poe Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Poe Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafrel Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poe Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson is in close to Poe Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poe Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poe Jr keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Poe Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Poe Jr is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson prevents Poe Jr from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poe Jr wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Poe Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson working over Poe Jr with some ground and pound. Poe Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Poe Jr is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poe Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Poe Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poe Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Poe Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe Jr trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson prevents Poe Jr from standing back up.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Poe Jr is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Poe Jr wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poe Jr throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poe Jr misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Poe Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson postures up.
Poe Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Poe Jr defends it well.
Poe Jr is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson won't let Poe Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafrel Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poe Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poe Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Poe Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Poe Jr pushes him off.
Poe Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poe Jr shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poe Jr won't be happy with that.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poe Jr tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Poe Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Poe Jr wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Poe Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poe Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jafrel Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Poe Jr.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poe Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson feints and as Poe Jr raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poe Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poe Jr keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poe Jr is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Poe Jr.
Poe Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Poe Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Fernando Poe Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poe Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Poe Jr tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Poe Jr's guard now.
Poe Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe Jr working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is in close to Poe Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Poe Jr has managed to sweep!
Poe Jr trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Poe Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poe Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poe Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poe Jr's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafrel Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafrel Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Gagnetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnetti has chosen Voodoo People - Pendulum Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Gagnetti!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gagnetti scores with a knee to the head.
Saki can't get the takedown.
Gagnetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gagnetti stalling against the cage.
Gagnetti with a knee to the head.
Saki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saki has Gagnetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gagnetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Gagnetti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Saki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gagnetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gagnetti is looking to control Saki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gagnetti avoid being mounted?
Gagnetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki trying to control the pace.
Saki 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.
Saki prevents Gagnetti from standing back up.
Gagnetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gagnetti taking some punishment here, with Saki in his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gagnetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Gagnetti has managed to clinch.
Gagnetti tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Saki is working for takedown but Gagnetti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gagnetti looking to throw knees to the head but Saki is blocking nicely.
Gagnetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gagnetti landing knees to the head.
Gagnetti landing knees to the head.
Saki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gagnetti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gagnetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gagnetti lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Gagnetti.
Saki is rocked!
Gagnetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gagnetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gagnetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnetti is looking to slow Saki down with leg kicks.
Gagnetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gagnetti clinches up against the cage.
Gagnetti scores with a knee to the head.
Gagnetti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gagnetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saki's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gagnetti.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saki takes an elbow to the temple.
Gagnetti connects with a knee to the head.
Gagnetti looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gagnetti throws an elbow that misses.
Saki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saki lands with a punch from half guard.
Saki thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gagnetti to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saki postures up.
Gagnetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saki connects with a couple of short punches.
Saki cracks Gagnetti with a solid left hand.
Gagnetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Saki.
Gagnetti tries to kick Saki off but Saki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gagnetti keeping control of the position.
Saki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gagnetti defending well though.
Gagnetti is looking to improve his position.
Gagnetti wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saki lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Gagnetti dominated that round.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saki shoots in but no luck this time.
Gagnetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gagnetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saki shoots in but Gagnetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Saki as he checks the leg kick.
Saki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saki swings for the body but Gagnetti moves out of range.
Gagnetti closes the distance and clinches.
Gagnetti is pressed up against the cage. Saki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gagnetti down to the mat. Gagnetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saki's sensitive parts.
Saki checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saki drops his hands momentarily and Gagnetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saki.
Gagnetti can't keep his opponent in guard - Saki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gagnetti trying to control from the bottom.
Saki stops Gagnetti from getting back to his feet.
Saki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gagnetti is just riding it out for now. Saki eventually gives up the hold.
Saki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gagnetti kicks off Saki and gets to his feet.
Saki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gagnetti lands the left hand.
Gagnetti clinches.
Gagnetti is pressed up against the cage. Saki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gagnetti down to the mat. Gagnetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gagnetti lunges at Saki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saki's hand.
Gagnetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gagnetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gagnetti as he jumps to the side.
Gagnetti moves into the clinch.
Saki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gagnetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gagnetti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti lands a knee to the head.
Saki can't get the takedown.
Gagnetti tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Gagnetti stalling in the clinch but Saki improves position.
Gagnetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saki.
Gagnetti is pressed up against the cage. Saki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gagnetti down to the mat. Gagnetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gagnetti thuds a left hand into Saki's body.
Nice sprawl there from Gagnetti as Saki shoots in.
Gagnetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saki feints and as Gagnetti raises his hands in defense, Saki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saki wants to pass the guard but Gagnetti is keeping the position.
Gagnetti has an active guard here but Saki has managed to pass into half guard.
Gagnetti is trying to stand up here but Saki is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti trying to control but Saki postures up.
Saki is pressing down on Gagnetti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gagnetti is holding on for now.
Gagnetti tries to get to full guard but Saki has control of the leg.
Saki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gagnetti tries to buck Saki off but he can't manage it.
Saki raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gage Gagnetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gagnetti's waist but Gagnetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saki off to one side.
Jab from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gagnetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Gagnetti.
Saki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gagnetti regains guard.
Saki stops Gagnetti from standing up.
Saki tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagnetti is retaining full guard.
Gagnetti wants to stand and escape but Saki is having none of it.
Saki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gagnetti's guard.
Saki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gagnetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saki.
Saki is working for a kimura but Gagnetti is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti pushes Saki off looking to stand but Saki dives back in and keeps control.
Gagnetti missing with punches from the bottom.
Saki wants to free his trapped foot but Gagnetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Saki.
Gagnetti tries to kick Saki off but Saki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saki seems to be looking for submissions.
Saki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gagnetti is pressing down on Saki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saki looking to pass the guard.
Saki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gagnetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gagnetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gagnetti!
Saki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gagnetti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gagnetti trying to pass the guard but Saki defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti tries to stand and escape but Saki is controlling the position.
Gagnetti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Saki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gagnetti trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
Gagnetti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saki keeping moving, preventing Gagnetti from controlling successfully.
Gagnetti wanted to stand there but Saki had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnetti scores with a body shot.
Saki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gagnetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gagnetti, not yet.
Gagnetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gagnetti is looking to stand up but Saki isn't so interested in that idea.
Saki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saki drops back looking for a leg! Gagnetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gagnetti manages to kick Saki off! Saki jumps back into Gagnetti's guard.
Gagnetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saki is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oroku Saki clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saki has a takedown stuffed.
Gagnetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Gagnetti.
Saki fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Gagnetti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gagnetti cracks Saki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnetti moves into the clinch successfully.
Gagnetti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gagnetti.
Stalling in the clinch from Gagnetti.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gagnetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saki blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gagnetti prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saki's face.
Saki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gagnetti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gagnetti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saki trying to control but Gagnetti is working from the bottom.
Saki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gagnetti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gagnetti has escaped and now he's on top!
Saki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti is trying to maintain the position but Saki is very close to passing his half guard.
Gagnetti is refusing to be controlled, as Saki sits in half guard.
Gagnetti wants to get back to his feet.
Saki is looking for a kimura but Gagnetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saki to get the leverage.
Saki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gagnetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saki.
Gagnetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saki.
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.
Gagnetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gagnetti is pressed up against the cage. Saki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gagnetti down to the mat. Gagnetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Gagnetti.
Gagnetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gagnetti 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.
Saki throwing strikes but missing.
Saki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gagnetti's head.
Gagnetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saki.
Saki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti wants to stand up but Saki is controlling him.
Saki chips away with some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saki misses with a takedown attempt - Gagnetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gagnetti.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Saki with that takedown attempt.
Saki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gagnetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Saki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Gagnetti.
Saki shoots for a double leg takedown but Gagnetti sprawls well. He's pushed Saki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Gagnetti dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gagnetti as he avoids it easily.
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gagnetti as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Gagnetti.
Saki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gagnetti instigates a clinch.
Gagnetti lands an elbow inside.
Gagnetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gagnetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saki's face.
Saki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnetti scores with a knee to the head.
Gagnetti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gagnetti scores a nice knee to the body.
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.
Saki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gagnetti prevents it.
Gagnetti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gagnetti is pressed up against the cage. Saki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gagnetti down to the mat. Gagnetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gagnetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice combination there by Gagnetti.
Gage Gagnetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saki has a takedown stuffed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gagnetti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gagnetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gagnetti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gagnetti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gagnetti to the mat. Gagnetti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gagnetti keeping full guard, as Saki tries to pass.
Gagnetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki working some strikes from top position.
Gagnetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gagnetti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gagnetti throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gagnetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saki slips nicely into half guard.
Saki prevents Gagnetti from standing back up.
Saki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gagnetti defend it? Saki steps over the head and cranks it - Gagnetti is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oroku Saki!
Oroku Saki retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason The Diamond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Victor Reeves has been cut.
Reeves takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Diamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeves.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from The Diamond.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt - The Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Diamond closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jason The Diamond has been cut.
No joy there for The Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Diamond is looking to clinch.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reeves.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reeves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Diamond throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
Reeves shoots for a double leg takedown but The Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Reeves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reeves wants to clinch but The Diamond slips to the side
and Reeves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
The Diamond looks to land a combination. Reeves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The Diamond is breathing heavily.
The Diamond trying desperately to get to his feet.
Reeves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
Reeves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reeves unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands a heavy elbow.
The Diamond is trying to stand up.
Reeves landing strikes from the mount.
Reeves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Diamond looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves won't let The Diamond get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns The Diamond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reeves content just to control the position here.
Reeves landing punches.
The Diamond wants to try and get back to his feet.
Reeves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond tries to buck Reeves off but he can't manage it.
Reeves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Diamond because Reeves loaded up on that one.
The Diamond is trying to stand up.
Reeves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Diamond is looking to escape.
The Diamond somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Reeves misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from The Diamond.
The Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reeves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reeves showed some decent athleticism there.
Reeves working the head and body with strikes.
The Diamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reeves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reeves is looking to take a break and control but The Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reeves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Diamond kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reeves prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Diamond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason The Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Diamond clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from The Diamond.
Jason The Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reeves blocks a head kick by The Diamond.
Reeves avoids the head kick by The Diamond.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Diamond scores with a hook to the body. Reeves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reeves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Diamond can pounce on him.
The Diamond tries to bum rush Reeves with a series of wild strikes but Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Diamond slips under a jab from Reeves.
The Diamond throws a lazy head kick
and Reeves counters by moving into the clinch.
The Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves throws out a loose jab but The Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Diamond sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond is not content to let Reeves control the position.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
Reeves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reeves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Diamond is trying to stand up here but Reeves is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Diamond misses with a straight left.
Reeves shoots for a takedown but The Diamond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. The Diamond catches Reeves right on the button with a cross.
Reeves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Diamond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Diamond tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Reeves is looking to take a break and control but The Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.
Reeves working the ground and pound.
The Diamond pushes Reeves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reeves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reeves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond is looking to stand up but Reeves isn't so interested in that idea.
Reeves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reeves.
Reeves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reeves working some strikes from top position.
Reeves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Diamond kicks Reeves off and gets to his feet.
Reeves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reeves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reeves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reeves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reeves postures up in The Diamond's guard and throws a big left but The Diamond blocks it.
Reeves wants to control from the top but The Diamond keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reeves trying to control but The Diamond is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Diamond throws a low kick, looking for Reeves's leg but Reeves calmly moves out of range.
Jason The Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Reeves clinches with his opponent.
The Diamond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, The Diamond scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Diamond tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
The is referee keeping an eye on Reeves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reeves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Diamond moves into the clinch successfully.
The Diamond breaks the clinch.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Diamond but The Diamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses
and Reeves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reeves prevents The Diamond from breaking the clinch.
Reeves lands a nice elbow.
Reeves tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Reeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
The Diamond wants to clinch but Reeves slips to the side
and Reeves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reeves won't allow The Diamond to get back to his feet.
The Diamond pushes Reeves off and gets back to his feet.
The Diamond stuffs the takedown.
The Diamond throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reeves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Diamond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond lands with an uppercut that bounces Reeves off the cage and back into rage.
The Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Diamond throws a head kick but Reeves moves out of range.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reeves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Diamond is trying to stand up here but Reeves is controlling him well.
The Diamond is staying active underneath Reeves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Diamond throws a body punch but Reeves moves out of range.
Reeves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reeves is trying to get an arm triangle but The Diamond is defending well.
The Diamond pushes Reeves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reeves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reeves taking a breather here.
The Diamond tries to escape but Reeves is in control.
The Diamond taking a bit of punishment here - Reeves scoring with strikes.
The Diamond is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reeves trying to control the position but The Diamond is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from The Diamond.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Diamond.
The crowd cheers as The Diamond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reeves doesn't seem phased though.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reeves trying to control from The Diamond's half guard. The Diamond has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Diamond pushes Reeves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Diamond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Diamond throws a series of strikes that have Reeves backpedaling.
No luck for Reeves with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reeves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Diamond!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason The Diamond did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reeves shoots for a takedown but The Diamond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Diamond connects with a body shot.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown. The Diamond tries to sprawl out of it but Reeves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Diamond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
The Diamond cracks Reeves with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Reeves moves out of range easily.
The Diamond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Reeves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reeves throws a body punch but The Diamond moves out of range.
Reeves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Diamond is fending him off so far but Reeves persists. Nope, The Diamond circles away and we're back to standing.
The Diamond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Diamond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Diamond wants to stand and escape but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Diamond wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves lands a couple of elbows.
The Diamond keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
The Diamond wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reeves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reeves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Diamond is looking to escape.
Reeves wants to control but The Diamond is keeping him busy.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
Reeves is nestled in close to The Diamond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Diamond is looking to escape.
Reeves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reeves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
The Diamond misses the jab.
Reeves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Diamond cracks Reeves with a good jab.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from The Diamond.
Reeves scores a takedown into full mount!
The Diamond is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reeves won't let The Diamond get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reeves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Diamond trying desperately to get to his feet.
The Diamond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reeves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Victor Reeves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Diamond tries to clinch up.
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Diamond throws a shot to the body.
The Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Diamond sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Diamond tries to kick Reeves off but Reeves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Diamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Reeves stops The Diamond from getting back to his feet.
Reeves is working for a kimura but The Diamond is defending it quite comfortably.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Reeves there.
Reeves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reeves prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown. The Diamond tries to sprawl out of it but Reeves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Diamond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Diamond jabs Reeves right on the nose. Reeves blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Diamond tries to clinch but Reeves moves out of range.
The Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Reeves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
The Diamond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from The Diamond lands but Reeves takes it in his stride.
Reeves moves into range and clinches up with The Diamond.
The Diamond tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
The Diamond is looking to break free of the clinch but Reeves has double underhooks.
Reeves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Diamond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
Reeves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reeves shoots in but no luck this time.
The Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Diamond throws a right and a left that Reeves avoids nicely.
The Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reeves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from The Diamond.
Reeves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Diamond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reeves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reeves working the ground and pound.
The Diamond is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reeves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Diamond, who protects the arm well.
The Diamond is trying to buck Reeves off.
Reeves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Diamond down.
Reeves working the head with strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reeves throws a sloppy head kick and The Diamond moves out of range easily.
Reeves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reeves dodges the punch combination from The Diamond.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason The Diamond.
I think The Diamond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Reeves!
Victor Reeves is the new welterweight champion!
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