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MGL 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Montique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martel's choice of entrance music: Sweep the Leg. Macho Martel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Randy Montique's chin.
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245 lbs
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199 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Montique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macho Martel!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Montique throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montique is looking to clinch but Martel is avoiding it.
Montique fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montique tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montique fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montique is looking to clinch.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Montique throws a head kick that misses.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montique wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Martel throws a wild body kick that Montique sees coming a mile off.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
Montique is looking to clinch.
Montique tries to clinch there but Martel circles away.
Montique tries to clinch but Martel moves out of range.
Montique avoids the head kick by Martel.
Martel throws a wild body kick that Montique sees coming a mile off.
Martel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Macho Martel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montique lands a high kick!
Montique dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martel. That did some damage!
Martel looks gassed!
Montique throws a head kick that misses.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
Montique sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Martel to the ground! Montique dives into full mount looking to finish!
Martel is rocked!
Montique misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel can't escape the position.
Montique sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Martel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Montique thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Montique has control of Martel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing 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.
Martel gets back to half guard.
Martel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Martel actively working from the bottom here.
Montique not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martel wants to sweep but Montique has passed to side control!
Montique knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martel on the ground.
Sloppy strikes there by Montique.
Martel is looking for a sweep.
Martel is not content to let Montique control the position.
Martel is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montique blocks a head kick by Martel.
Montique gets caught flat footed, as Martel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Montique looking to control.
Montique looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martel is one step ahead there.
Montique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Montique looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montique swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martel throwing strikes but missing.
Montique is trying to keep Martel in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randy Montique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montique lands a high kick!
That has opened up Macho Martel's cut even more.
Martel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martel lands in his opponent's guard.
Montique looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montique throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martel pushes down on Montique's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montique tries to roll over but Martel keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Montique dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montique could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Montique throws a big shot that misses.
Montique doesn't manage to clinch there - Martel circles away.
Montique dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martel. That did some damage!
Randy Montique is winning the standup battle so far.
Montique wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Montique takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Randy Montique has been cut.
Randy Montique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montique scores with a push kick.
Montique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montique tries to clinch but Martel is having none of it.
Montique lands with a kick to the temple. Martel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martel blocks a head kick by Montique.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martel keeps the fight on the outside.
Montique tries to close the distance and clinch but Martel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montique tries to clinch up but Martel circles away and keeps his distance.
Montique moves in looking to clinch but Martel pushes him off.
Martel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montique throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Martel is breathing heavily.
Martel is looking to advance position but Montique won't allow it.
Montique wants to get back to full guard.
Montique avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martel.
Montique pushes Martel off looking to stand but Martel dives back in and keeps control.
Martel 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.
Martel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Montique throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martel.
Martel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montique moves in looking to clinch but Martel pushes him off.
Montique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montique, right into the meat.
Martel moves out of range of the body kick.
Montique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martel throws a head kick but Montique moves out of range.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
Martel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montique as he jumps to the side.
Montique throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martel keeps the fight on the outside.
Montique is looking to clinch but Martel is avoiding it.
Martel keeps the fight on the outside.
Martel throws a head kick but Montique moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montique takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martel throws a nice head kick!
Martel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montique wants to clinch.
Montique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montique wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Montique throws a sloppy head kick and Martel moves out of range easily.
Martel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montique is just riding it out for now. Martel eventually gives up the hold.
Martel is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Montique has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montique has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martel is working away from the top position though.
Montique is trying to get back to full guard.
Martel seems to be working for a kimura but Montique defends the submission attempt.
Montique wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martel is working for a kimura but Montique is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Montique will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Martel keeps the fight on the outside.
Martel looks to land a body kick but Montique moved away.
Montique tries to clinch but Martel is having none of it.
Montique throws a head kick that misses.
Montique tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montique misses with a head kick.
Montique misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Martel.
Montique doesn't manage to clinch there - Martel circles away.
Montique gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montique doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martel.
Martel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montique sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montique wants to get back to his feet.
Martel seems to be working for a kimura but Montique defends the submission attempt.
Martel is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Montique has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montique is trying to get back to full guard.
Martel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montique sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Martel is looking for a kimura here.
Martel throwing shots but Montique is blocking nicely.
Martel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montique defends it well.
Martel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montique tries to clinch
and Martel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montique throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Montique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montique lands the left hand.
Montique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montique connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montique tries to clinch but Martel is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Macho Martel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montique wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Montique doesn't manage to clinch there - Martel circles away.
Montique throws a nice looking combination but Martel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montique wants to clinch.
Montique tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montique tries to clinch there but Martel circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montique's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel cracks Montique with a solid left hand.
Montique wants to stand but Martel is controlling the position.
Martel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Randy Montique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Montique tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Macho Martel.
I think Montique has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Montique!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Shotta (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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149 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Payne!
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, Harry Shotta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shotta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shotta doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Shotta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shotta tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Shotta tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Shotta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shotta wants to get back to his feet but Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payne drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Payne seems to have locked his on tight now - Shotta screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Payne, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thomas Payne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shibukawa Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casimiro Macieria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macieria comes into a darkened arena with his song building. C'mon C'mon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shibukawa Gouki!
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, Casimiro Macieria!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macieria scores with a push kick.
Macieria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macieria throws a sloppy head kick and Gouki moves out of range easily.
Macieria throws a head kick that misses.
Macieria misses with a low kick as Gouki jumps back.
Gouki ducks under a wild hook from Macieria.
Macieria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macieria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macieria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macieria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macieria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gouki slips a jab and a cross from Macieria.
Macieria misses with a wild combination.
Macieria swings for the body but Gouki moves out of range.
Gouki checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macieria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Casimiro Macieria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Macieria misses.
Gouki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Macieria is desperately trying to improve his position but Gouki has a good base and remains in mount.
Macieria wants to control but Gouki is having none of it.
Macieria might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gouki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gouki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macieria is surviving well by controlling Gouki's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macieria bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macieria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gouki is breathing heavily.
Gouki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macieria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macieria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gouki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macieria wants to get back to his feet.
Macieria seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macieria has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Macieria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gouki is looking to escape.
Macieria controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macieria is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gouki is surviving well by controlling Macieria's body position as best he can.
Gouki is looking to improve his position but Macieria isn't that keen on the idea.
Macieria looking to control but Gouki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gouki is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Macieria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Macieria misses.
Casimiro Macieria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macieria throws out a leg kick but Gouki moves out of range and Macieria only half commits.
A combination from Macieria does no damage.
Macieria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gouki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macieria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gouki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macieria as he avoids it easily.
Macieria throws a right and a left that Gouki avoids nicely.
Macieria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macieria throws a push kick but Gouki slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macieria throws a head kick but Gouki moves out of range.
Macieria tries to land a front kick but Gouki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gouki moves out of range as Macieria throws a body kick.
Macieria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macieria misses with a few strikes there.
Macieria throws a sloppy head kick and Gouki moves out of range easily.
Macieria is breathing heavily.
Macieria tries to land a leg kick but Gouki saw it coming and moves away.
Macieria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gouki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macieria misses with a body kick.
Gouki blocks a head kick by Macieria.
Gouki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macieria misses with a straight right.
Macieria throws a head kick but Gouki moves out of range.
Macieria drives through and clinches with Gouki against the cage.
Macieria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macieria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macieria is looking to break free of the clinch but Gouki has double underhooks.
Macieria is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gouki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Macieria to the mat. Macieria regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gouki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macieria is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gouki, into his guard.
Gouki keeping full guard, as Macieria tries to pass.
Gouki is trying to hold Macieria in close to prevent damage but Macieria has managed to pass into half guard.
Macieria passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macieria putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Macieria is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gouki is surviving well by controlling Macieria's body position as best he can.
Macieria wants to take his opponent's back but Gouki doesn't allow it.
Macieria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gouki working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macieria wants to control the pace but Gouki is squirming around nicely.
Gouki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macieria stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gouki staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Macieria.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gouki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macieria fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gouki is out of range.
Macieria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Macieria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Macieria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gouki.
Macieria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macieria throws a right and a left that Gouki avoids nicely.
Gouki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gouki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gouki forces his way into half guard.
Gouki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gouki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouki throws a strike but Macieria avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Macieria wants to stand up but Gouki is controlling him.
Gouki tries to free his leg and advance position but Macieria is retaining full guard.
Macieria working a defensive guard here.
Macieria wants to sweep but no luck.
Gouki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macieria throws a body punch but Gouki moves out of range.
Gouki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gouki blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macieria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macieria misses with a head kick.
Macieria throws a push kick but Gouki slaps the foot to one side.
Gouki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macieria lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macieria!
Gouki dodges the punch combination from Macieria.
Macieria tries to land a front kick but Gouki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macieria throws a push kick but Gouki slaps the foot to one side.
Macieria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macieria lands a two punch combo.
Gouki checks the leg kick.
Macieria misses with a body shot.
Macieria thows a body shot but no joy.
Macieria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gouki shoots in but no luck this time.
Macieria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gouki blocks a low kick nicely.
Macieria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macieria misses with an uppercut.
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.
Macieria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Macieria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gouki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shibukawa Gouki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macieria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gouki.
Macieria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macieria dodges the punch combination from Gouki.
Macieria tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macieria throws a head kick that misses.
Macieria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shibukawa Gouki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casimiro Macieria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macieria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casimiro Macieria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macieria 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casimiro Macieria!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
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161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Fraiser!
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, Andy Wang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraiser shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Fraiser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fraiser darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fraiser is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Fraiser wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fraiser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fraiser has gone for a leg lock! Wang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fraiser's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraiser trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Fraiser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wang wants to control from the top but Fraiser keeps moving.
Fraiser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Fraiser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiser working for submissions but it's allowed Wang to get to half guard.
Fraiser is trying to get back to full guard.
Fraiser actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraiser keeps working.
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.
Fraiser has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wang!
Fraiser wants to control but Wang postures up.
Fraiser is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Fraiser shoots in.
Fraiser shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraiser avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fraiser.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fraiser manages to avoid it.
Wang scores with a jab to the body.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang takes a swing at Fraiser's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fraiser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fraiser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraiser wants to stand and escape but instead Wang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fraiser looking for subs off his back but Wang has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wang prevents Fraiser from improving his position.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fraiser!
Wang stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fraiser with that takedown attempt.
Fraiser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraiser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tim Fraiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang lands a nice hook to Fraiser's body. Fraiser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fraiser.
Fraiser gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is pressing down on Fraiser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang seems keen to control Fraiser's posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Fraiser from controlling successfully.
Fraiser slips nicely into half guard.
Fraiser wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fraiser 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.
Wang gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fraiser shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fraiser rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Tim Fraiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Wang. No joy for Fraiser on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fraiser.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Fraiser.
Fraiser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fraiser fails to land the takedown.
Wang scores with a jab. Fraiser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fraiser is looking to score with low kicks.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Fraiser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily.
Fraiser fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andy Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andy Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraiser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fraiser shoots for a takedown but Wang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Fraiser shoots in.
Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang with a hook.
Fraiser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fraiser misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiser shoots in but no luck this time.
Fraiser shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wang pinned against the cage. Wang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fraiser is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wang.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Fraiser or perhaps it was just good defense by Wang which made him look bad.
Wang lands with a nice body punch.
Fraiser has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fraiser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wang throws a shot to the body.
Fraiser tries for a takedown but Wang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tim Fraiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraiser throws a low kick, looking for Wang's leg but Wang calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lando Lager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: UGK - Pocket Full of Stones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lando Lager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hollis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hollis throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lager colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hollis as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lager is left battered and dazed whilst Hollis and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Hollis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loke Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Koto - Jabdah. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yushin Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loke Nord!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita looks to land a combination. Nord sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujita blocks a head kick by Nord.
Fujita lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nord at a distance.
Fujita looks for a takedown but Nord sprawls well.
Nord throws a series of punches but Fujita moves out of range.
Nord plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Yushin Fujita has been cut.
Fujita lands a jab to the head.
Nord looks to land a body kick but Fujita moved away.
Yushin Fujita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujita moves out of range as Nord throws a body kick.
Nord connects with a solid leg kick.
Fujita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujita throws a combination. Nord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick lands from Nord.
Fujita lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nord backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujita moves out of range of the leg kick from Nord.
Fujita avoids the head kick by Nord.
Nord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nord misses with a double jab
and Fujita counters with a straight right hand.
Nord throws a series of punches but Fujita avoids them all with ease.
Fujita misses with an uppercut.
Nord moves away from the strike by Fujita.
Nord is looking to clinch but Fujita is avoiding it.
Fujita feints and then cracks Nord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nord down.
Nord tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujita blocks the body kick.
Nord throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Fujita.
Fujita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nord as he avoids it easily.
Nord stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujita. Fujita gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yushin Fujita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nord takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nord closes the distance and clinches.
Nord is struggling to control the position.
Nord breaks the clinch.
Nord checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left and a right from Nord both land. Nice combination.
Fujita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fujita scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fujita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loke Nord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nord looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Nord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fujita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nord doesn't seem bothered though.
Fujita misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nord misses with the combination.
Nord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nord misses the shot to the body.
Nord wants to clinch up but Fujita keeps it at a distance.
Nord tries to clinch but Fujita moves away
and Fujita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujita scores with a three punch combo!
Fujita lands with a nice combination. Nord backs away looking to recover.
Fujita digs a good body shot into Nord's ribs.
Nord closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fujita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nord!
Nord is looking to improve his position but Fujita isn't that keen on the idea.
Fujita working for a guillotine from mount but Nord is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nord is bucking up trying to escape but Fujita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nord tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujita 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. Nord looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Fujita! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yushin Fujita!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Jackson's chin.
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Smith scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson 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.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Smith tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Smith is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Shane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith takes one on the button.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to break free but Smith has control.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Smith avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
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!
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson stands up.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith is sitting in close to Jackson's body. Jackson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli has chosen Mario theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack LeBalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Betoli!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBalls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Betoli on the side of the head.
Betoli blocks a leg kick.
LeBalls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Betoli circles away.
Jack LeBalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBalls shoots for a double leg takedown but Betoli sprawls well. He's pushed LeBalls's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Betoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Betoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Betoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBalls.
Betoli throws a body punch but LeBalls moves out of range.
Betoli misses with a looping left.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LeBalls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Betoli is one step ahead there.
LeBalls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeBalls tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli wants to control from the top but LeBalls keeps moving.
Betoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBalls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBalls lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Betoli!
Betoli is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBalls lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Betoli hang on?
LeBalls scoring with strikes but Betoli is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls is in the full mount, landing strikes.
LeBalls unloads with some shots from mount but Betoli bucks and avoids them well.
Betoli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LeBalls prevents Betoli from improving his position.
LeBalls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
LeBalls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betoli on the ground.
Betoli manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LeBalls wants to pass the guard but Betoli is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Betoli is on top in guard.
LeBalls striking off his back, scoring a few points.
LeBalls lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Betoli!
Betoli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is pushing down on LeBalls's leg trying to pass to half guard. LeBalls is fighting to maintain full guard but Betoli has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBalls is pressing down on Betoli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Betoli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Betoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBalls is keeping the position for now.
LeBalls looking to control.
LeBalls is really struggling to control Betoli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Betoli advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack LeBalls will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LeBalls thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for LeBalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBalls tries for a takedown but Betoli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBalls scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mario Betoli has been cut.
LeBalls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betoli.
Betoli throws out a loose jab but LeBalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBalls misses with a double jab.
LeBalls feints and as Betoli raises his hands in defense, LeBalls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Betoli has his foot on LeBalls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeBalls works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBalls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Betoli, up you get!
LeBalls shoots and misses
and Betoli counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Betoli.
LeBalls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Betoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - LeBalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBalls blocks a jab.
Betoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LeBalls counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Betoli.
Nice defenses there by Betoli.
Nice uppercut lands for Betoli. That snapped LeBalls's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from LeBalls finds it's target.
Betoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Betoli throws a hook to the side of LeBalls's head but LeBalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betoli misses with a straight right.
LeBalls does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Betoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBalls.
Betoli misses with a looping right.
LeBalls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Betoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBalls.
LeBalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Betoli.
Betoli throws a looping overhand right but LeBalls ducks down to avoid it.
LeBalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli fails with the takedown.
LeBalls tries to bum rush Betoli with a series of wild strikes but Betoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBalls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Betoli counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack LeBalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betoli throws an overhand right that lands on LeBalls's shoulder, as LeBalls tries to avoid the shot.
Betoli misses with a straight left.
LeBalls throws a right hand that Betoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Betoli also avoids with ease.
LeBalls fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBalls with a poor takedown
and Betoli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LeBalls!
Betoli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LeBalls is surviving well by controlling Betoli's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli works his way to his opponent's back.
LeBalls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBalls is in bad spot here.
Betoli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. LeBalls is defending well though. Betoli let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Betoli controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Betoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
LeBalls moves in looking to clinch but Betoli pushes him off.
LeBalls has his takedown stuffed
and Betoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBalls with a lazy takedown attempt
and LeBalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Betoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBalls manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBalls looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betoli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBalls tries to avoid it but Betoli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBalls to the ground. LeBalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Betoli stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack LeBalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Betoli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Betoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBalls is looking to escape.
Betoli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LeBalls is surviving well by controlling Betoli's body position as best he can.
LeBalls is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
LeBalls is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Betoli prevents LeBalls from getting the reversal.
LeBalls is working hard here to advance position.
Betoli looking to control but LeBalls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Betoli fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli avoids the attempt from LeBalls to control.
Betoli trying to control but LeBalls is having none of it.
Betoli working for a submission but LeBalls is keeping him at bay.
LeBalls is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LeBalls prevents Betoli from taking his back.
LeBalls is desperately trying to improve his position but Betoli has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Betoli wants to control the pace but LeBalls is squirming around nicely.
Betoli moves to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Betoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Betoli 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Betoli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel 's entrance music is I drink alone.. A fine choice. Spoakin has chosen Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Bud Diesel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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272 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bud Diesel !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel throws a right hand that Spoakin ducks under and follows up with a left that Spoakin also avoids with ease.
Diesel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spoakin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spoakin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spoakin lands with a nice body punch.
Spoakin misses with a low kick.
Spoakin looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Spoakin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice cross by Spoakin.
Spoakin misses with a low kick.
Spoakin looks to land a combination but Diesel avoids it well.
Spoakin jabs at Diesel 's body.
Spoakin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel .
Diesel waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Spoakin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spoakin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spoakin ducks under a wild hook from Diesel .
Spoakin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diesel slips a straight right by Spoakin.
Diesel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diesel misses the jab.
Bud Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spoakin wants to slow Diesel down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Spoakin.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Spoakin throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spoakin.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel scores with a jab. Spoakin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel moves out of range as Spoakin strikes.
Diesel lunges at Spoakin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spoakin's hand.
Spoakin ducks under a wild hook from Diesel .
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spoakin.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel misses with a hook. Spoakin ducked under it nicely.
Spoakin defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel .
Diesel moves out of range as Spoakin strikes.
Spoakin just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spoakin counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spoakin.
Spoakin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spoakin lands a slapping body shot.
Spoakin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel .
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Spoakin slips the punch.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Diesel moves away from the strike by Spoakin.
Diesel blocks a low kick nicely.
Spoakin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spoakin misses with a low kick.
Spoakin connects with a solid leg kick.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Spoakin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel lunges at Spoakin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spoakin's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spoakin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulogy Spoakin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diesel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spoakin to score with a decent uppercut.
Spoakin lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Spoakin is looking to chop away at Diesel 's legs.
Diesel throws a right hand that Spoakin ducks under and follows up with a left that Spoakin also avoids with ease.
Spoakin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diesel walks into a straight right hand from Spoakin.
Spoakin scores with a decent looking hook.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spoakin.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spoakin manages to avoid it.
Spoakin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel .
Eulogy Spoakin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Spoakin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diesel .
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Spoakin's shoulder, as Spoakin tries to avoid the shot.
Spoakin throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Spoakin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spoakin throwing strikes but missing.
Spoakin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Spoakin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spoakin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spoakin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spoakin is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice cross by Diesel .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoakin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spoakin.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spoakin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diesel throws a hook but Spoakin blocks it.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Spoakin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spoakin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel .
Diesel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spoakin throws a leg kick that misses.
Spoakin misses the shot to the body.
Diesel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spoakin counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eulogy Spoakin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spoakin.
Spoakin closes the distance and clinches up with Diesel , looking for a takedown. Spoakin pushes Diesel against the cage but Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spoakin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spoakin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spoakin scores with a jab. Diesel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spoakin tries to work over Diesel 's front leg with a kick but Diesel checks it.
Spoakin takes a swing at Diesel 's ribcage but misses.
Diesel throws the left hand but Spoakin avoids the punch easily.
Diesel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spoakin can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diesel scores with a jab.
Spoakin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spoakin counters with an inside leg kick.
Spoakin staying out of range there.
Spoakin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spoakin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spoakin counters with a thumping low kick.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spoakin.
Spoakin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spoakin there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Eulogy Spoakin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Spoakin moved out of range nicely.
Diesel throws a body punch but Spoakin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
Spoakin misses with a series of wild punches.
Spoakin feints and then cracks Diesel 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Diesel .
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Spoakin's shoulder, as Spoakin tries to avoid the shot.
Spoakin misses with a straight right.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Spoakin throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spoakin slips under a jab from Diesel .
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Spoakin's head but Spoakin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spoakin.
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.
Diesel slips a straight right by Spoakin.
Diesel looks to land a combination but Spoakin avoids it well.
Spoakin lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel 's hand.
A cross from Spoakin lands.
Spoakin throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spoakin looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Spoakin throws and low kick but Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spoakin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spoakin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spoakin misses with a wild body shot.
Spoakin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bud Diesel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Eulogy Spoakin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spoakin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spoakin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spoakin moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Diesel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spoakin throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel 's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Spoakin throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel .
Spoakin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diesel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diesel cracks Spoakin with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spoakin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diesel !
Spoakin throws out a leg kick but Diesel moves out of range and Spoakin only half commits.
Spoakin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel blocks a leg kick.
Diesel swings for the body but Spoakin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel defending well as Spoakin loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spoakin lands a nice shot to the body.
Spoakin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Spoakin slips the punch.
Spoakin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Spoakin is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a hook but Spoakin blocks it.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spoakin works over Diesel 's head and body with a nice combination.
Spoakin takes a swing at Diesel 's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Diesel .
Spoakin throws a hook to the side of Diesel 's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spoakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spoakin moves away from the strike by Diesel .
Spoakin misses the shot to the body.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spoakin on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Spoakin slips the punch.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Spoakin misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spoakin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spoakin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diesel blocks a jab.
Spoakin with a hook.
Spoakin throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spoakin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel .
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Eulogy Spoakin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eulogy Spoakin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diesel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spoakin staying out of range there.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Spoakin's head but Spoakin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spoakin staying out of range there.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Spoakin slips a straight right by Diesel .
Diesel throws a series of punches but Spoakin avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spoakin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spoakin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spoakin stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin misses with a low kick.
Spoakin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Diesel .
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Spoakin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Spoakin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diesel checks it well.
Spoakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spoakin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diesel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Spoakin is looking to clinch.
Bud Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spoakin ducks under a wild hook from Diesel .
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Spoakin moved out of range.
Spoakin lands a jab to the nose.
Spoakin slips a jab from Diesel .
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spoakin counters with a leg kick.
Diesel misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spoakin manages to avoid it.
Spoakin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spoakin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spoakin misses with a straight right.
Diesel throws the left hand but Spoakin avoids the punch easily.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoakin slips under a jab.
Spoakin throws a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel moves out of range of the leg kick from Spoakin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spoakin counters with a nice body shot.
Spoakin dips to his left and cracks Diesel with an uppercut!
Spoakin lands a jab to the head.
Spoakin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diesel misses with a shot to the body
and Spoakin counters with a two punch combo.
Spoakin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diesel momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diesel checks a leg kick.
Spoakin cracks the inside of Diesel 's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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.
Spoakin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Diesel , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eulogy Spoakin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spoakin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eulogy Spoakin!
Eulogy Spoakin is the new heavyweight champion!
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