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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Piper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Piper!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Piper!
Gunner lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like James Piper has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Gunner.
Piper is rocked!
The cut above James Piper's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Piper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Gunner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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260 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Samson throws a head kick that misses.
Samson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samson scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Samson postures up.
Jackson has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
Samson slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Samson content to control rather than advance.
Samson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Samson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Samson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson pulls Samson in to control the position.
Samson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Samson has passed into side control.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Samson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Samson controls from the top position.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Samson takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Samson lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samson is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson wants to control but Samson postures up.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to control Samson's posture but Samson avoids it.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samson.
Samson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Samson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Samson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samson fails with the takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Samson circles away easily
and Samson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samson gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samson working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Samson gets full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
Samson is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Samson is proving hard to escape from.
Samson looking for a sweep. Not yet Samson, not yet.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Samson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Samson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samson is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samson slows the pace down.
Samson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson wants to control but Samson postures up.
Jackson is not content to let Samson control the position.
Samson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson is trying to control Samson's posture but Samson avoids it.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Samson has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson tries to hold on but Samson postures up.
Samson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson has given up his back here.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Samson connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Samson has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Samson won't let him.
Jackson tries to roll but Samson sticks to his back.
Samson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Samson to control.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jackson just trying to survive but Samson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Samson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Samson passes into half guard.
Samson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson wants to control but Samson is keeping busy.
Samson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Samson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson tries to roll over but Samson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Samson tries to pass.
Samson stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Samson has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson wants to control but Samson is keeping busy.
Samson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Samson looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Samson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Samson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Samson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Samson maintains control.
Samson lands a heavy elbow.
Samson wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Samson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Samson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to hold on but Samson pushes him away.
Samson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Titan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammy Samson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Samson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Samson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Badboy. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Ortiz!
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, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz cracks Alan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Alan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ortiz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alan regains guard immediately.
Ortiz wants to stand but Alan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ortiz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ortiz's back instead.
Well, with Alan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ortiz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ortiz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alan working for the choke.
Ortiz is trying to stand back up.
Alan looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan tightening his grip on Ortiz, looking for the choke.
Alan looking for the RNC.
Alan looks gassed!
Alan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ortiz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alan gets his way!
Ortiz tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Alan off. It looks like it's working - Alan slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Ortiz displaying calm under pressure there.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tito Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with the left hand. Alan knows he should have avoided that one.
Alan slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
Alan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Ortiz clinches up with Alan and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ortiz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ortiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Alan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ortiz has clasped his hands together around Alan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Alan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alan tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.
Alan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Alan is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz wants to control for a moment but Alan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
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 Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Ortiz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alan clinches but Ortiz breaks the clinch
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alan has hold of one of Ortiz's legs. Ortiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Alan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James Alan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz kicks Alan off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan with a poor takedown
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Ortiz misses.
Alan fails with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a series of strikes. Alan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alan fails with the takedown
and Ortiz counters by clinching up.
Alan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alan working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Ortiz won't allow Alan to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan is looking for a triangle here but Ortiz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alan strikes from the bottom but Ortiz takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Alan is looking to get to half guard.
Ortiz tries to control but Alan wriggling away.
Ortiz controlling from mount.
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.
Ortiz wants to control the pace but Alan is squirming around nicely.
Alan working to try and regain half guard.
Ortiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Alan tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alan lands in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alan on the ground.
Ortiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Alan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz wriggles free and stands up.
Ortiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz cracks the inside of Alan's front leg.
Ortiz swinging wilding here.
Alan tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combo that has Alan backing up. Alan nods at Ortiz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Alan tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Ortiz clobbers Alan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alan tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combo that has Alan backing up. Alan nods at Ortiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Alan with a poor takedown
and Ortiz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alan takes the fight into the clinch.
Alan has Ortiz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ortiz tumbling to the mat - Alan dives into Ortiz's guard.
Alan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz pushes Alan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Alan avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tito Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alan prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
James Alan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Alan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Alan.
I think Ortiz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujo Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayhem Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL-cool J - Mama said knock you out. 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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213 lbs
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201 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mujo Ibrahimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mayhem Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibrahimovic which made him look bad.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibrahimovic as he avoids it easily.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibrahimovic misses with a wild combination.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibrahimovic swinging wilding here.
Ibrahimovic stuffs the takedown.
Mujo Ibrahimovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayhem Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Ibrahimovic. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Ibrahimovic has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibrahimovic breaks from the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch
and Ibrahimovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Ibrahimovic.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibrahimovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller looks gassed!
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibrahimovic clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahimovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller stalls.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ibrahimovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Ibrahimovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahimovic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miller to stand up.
Ibrahimovic moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Ibrahimovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Ibrahimovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miller keeps control of Ibrahimovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ibrahimovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahimovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibrahimovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibrahimovic working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Ibrahimovic has double underhooks.
Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibrahimovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mayhem Miller has been cut.
Ibrahimovic scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahimovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controls Ibrahimovic momentarily but Ibrahimovic frees himself.
Ibrahimovic won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is looking to stand up but Ibrahimovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujo Ibrahimovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mayhem Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Ibrahimovic scores with a four punch combination!
Miller rushes Ibrahimovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibrahimovic breaks the clinch.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Ibrahimovic decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibrahimovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Ibrahimovic is controlling the position.
Ibrahimovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
Miller is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ibrahimovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibrahimovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Ibrahimovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahimovic pushes Miller off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Ibrahimovic stalling.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ibrahimovic is trying to break free.
Ibrahimovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
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.
Ibrahimovic keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ibrahimovic gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Ibrahimovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibrahimovic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Ibrahimovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller pulls Ibrahimovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Ibrahimovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ibrahimovic prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushes Ibrahimovic off and gets back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Ibrahimovic misses with a two punch combination.
Ibrahimovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller pushes Ibrahimovic off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Mujo Ibrahimovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayhem Miller.
Miller looks to move to half guard but instead Ibrahimovic has passed into mount! Damn!
Miller tries to lock up and control but Ibrahimovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahimovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahimovic trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujo Ibrahimovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mayhem Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahimovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibrahimovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Ibrahimovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller prevents Ibrahimovic from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibrahimovic wants to break free but Miller has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ibrahimovic is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller pushes Ibrahimovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibrahimovic avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Ibrahimovic in his tracks for a moment.
Miller is looking to control Ibrahimovic's arms but Ibrahimovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Mujo Ibrahimovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ibrahimovic!
Ibrahimovic is trying to reverse the position but instead Miller has taken his back - oops!
Miller biding his time, controlling Ibrahimovic.
Miller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is controlling the position but Ibrahimovic somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ibrahimovic pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ibrahimovic drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Ibrahimovic manages to break the clinch.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibrahimovic counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Ibrahimovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Mujo Ibrahimovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayhem Miller.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ibrahimovic to his feet.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibrahimovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ibrahimovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mujo Ibrahimovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibrahimovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ibrahimovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mujo Ibrahimovic.
Well Ibrahimovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mujo Ibrahimovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helo Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom has chosen NokiSowa 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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helo Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bing Boom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Boom circles away.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bing Boom has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Boom.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom fails to land the takedown.
Helo Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Boom.
Boom gets the takedown into side control.
Stevens misses with a strike from the bottom.
Stevens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevens tries to get out of the position.
Boom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
Boom avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stevens.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Boom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom looks gassed!
Stevens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Boom tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Boom pulls Stevens into guard.
Stevens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boom's head.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boom is proving hard to escape from.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throwing strikes from guard but Boom blocks nicely.
Stevens advances position into side control!
Boom manages to get back to half guard.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boom controls his leg.
Boom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boom has momentary wrist control but Stevens slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Boom had control of the position.
Stevens won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens passes Boom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boom tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stevens rushes Boom and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevens just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stevens.
Boom has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boom tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually Boom drops back down to his feet.
Stevens taking a breather.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom shoots in and bounces Stevens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!
Boom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stevens defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boom tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helo Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bing Boom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helo Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Boom.
Stevens has Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Boom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Boom keeps it at a distance.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom shoots in and bounces Stevens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boom postures up.
Boom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boom stands up and waves to Stevens to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Boom moves into the clinch successfully.
Boom pulls Stevens into guard.
Boom had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stevens is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boom Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stevens's back instead.
Stevens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Boom go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boom is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
Boom trying to control.
Stevens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Boom working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boom's arms.
Stevens trying to get back to his feet but Boom is in full control for now.
Bing Boom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boom looking for the RNC.
Boom has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stevens is trying to shake Boom off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Boom won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bing Boom'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boom shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
Stevens closes the distance but Boom moves to the side
and Boom counters with a head kick.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Boom is trying to break free.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent Boom's takedown attempt.
Stevens presses Boom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stevens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boom trying to control the position but instead, Stevens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boom into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Boom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Helo Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Boom.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Boom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Boom circles away.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boom.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Helo Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Boom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Boom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boom looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens wants to stand but Boom is controlling the position.
Boom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevens's guard.
Boom seems to be looking for submissions.
Boom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boom 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Stevens really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boom is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Boom stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Boom pushes him off.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Helo Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom fails with the takedown.
Boom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Stevens.
Boom tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boom's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Boom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ed Zachary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Nevils (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevils is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Someday- Flipsyde. Ed Zachary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Zachary!
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, Ryan Nevils!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevils throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zachary.
Zachary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevils paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zachary moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nevils misses with a two punch combination.
Nevils scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nevils cracks Zachary with a good jab.
Zachary clinches with his opponent.
Zachary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nevils looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zachary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevils with a nice cross.
Zachary scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nevils's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nevils is looking to regain half guard here but Zachary keeps moving and retains side control.
Zachary trying to control the position but Nevils is working away.
Nevils is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevils looks gassed!
Nevils regains half guard.
Zachary missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nevils is refusing to be controlled, as Zachary sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zachary shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nevils trying to control here.
Zachary not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zachary moves into full mount! Nevils won't be happy about that!
Zachary fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zachary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zachary tries to control but Nevils wriggling away.
Nevils tries to hold on but Zachary pushes him away.
Zachary working the ground and pound effectively.
Zachary goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nevils turns into him and now he's in Zachary's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nevils trying to control the position from guard on top but Zachary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nevils tries to free his leg and advance position but Zachary is retaining full guard.
Zachary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zachary is trying to keep Nevils in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Nevils does no damage.
Nevils shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nevils was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Zachary dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nevils misses with a takedown attempt - Zachary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nevils looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zachary!
Zachary is looking to improve his position but Nevils isn't that keen on the idea.
Zachary manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nevils controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevils prevents Zachary from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zachary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zachary working for submissions but it's allowed Nevils to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevils sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zachary is looking for a sweep. Nevils is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Nevils is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Nevils looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zachary wants to get back to full guard but Nevils has passed into side control.
Zachary flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nevils lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevils controlling from the full mount.
Zachary working to try and regain half guard.
Nevils scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nevils cracks Zachary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zachary is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nevils content just to control the position here.
Nevils putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nevils controlling the pace for now.
Nevils lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nevils.
Zachary taking shots to the head.
Nevils tries to control but Zachary wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zachary really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Nevils showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
A nice combination there by Nevils.
Zachary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nevils.
Nevils lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zachary's corner calls for a 1-2. Zachary obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ed Zachary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevils digs a good hook to Zachary's body.
Zachary gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nevils passes Zachary's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zachary has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nevils is working away from the top position though.
Ryan Nevils has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zachary works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevils postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nevils trying to control but Zachary is working from the bottom.
Nevils drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zachary manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nevils has Zachary in his guard.
Zachary is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevils has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nevils is on top in guard.
Zachary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nevils must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zachary lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Zachary trying to keep a closed guard but Nevils is proving a slippery customer.
Zachary is looking for a triangle but Nevils pushes his legs off easily.
Zachary is striking but Nevils is not phased and passes to half guard.
Nevils wants to pass the guard but Zachary is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevils is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nevils works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zachary manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zachary is looking to improve his position.
Zachary is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Nevils stalling.
Nevils moves nicely into side control.
Nevils working the head with strikes.
Nevils tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nevils wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zachary, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Nevils comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nevils has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Nevils!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Hakkenslash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakkenslash comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - Life, Birth, Blood, Doom. Baeng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. UGK - Wood Wheel 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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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunter Hakkenslash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vik Baeng!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakkenslash throws a lazy right hand but Baeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baeng scores with a shot to the body.
Hakkenslash fails to land the takedown.
Hakkenslash is looking to clinch.
Baeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakkenslash is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakkenslash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baeng swivels and escapes.
Hakkenslash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakkenslash moves in looking to clinch but Baeng pushes him off.
Baeng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baeng works Hakkenslash's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Baeng.
Baeng scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hakkenslash doesn't seem bothered though.
Hakkenslash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baeng lands with a shot to the body.
Baeng punishes Hakkenslash's body with a nice straight punch.
Baeng lands a right hook to the body.
Baeng throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeng lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baeng feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hakkenslash sprawling to the canvas! Hakkenslash rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Baeng finish him?!
Hakkenslash is rocked!
Baeng throws a chopping leg kick but Hakkenslash manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baeng darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hakkenslash's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Baeng before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vik Baeng!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavicevic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: die madaf. Zoran Pavicevic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavicevic sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Smith to the ground! Pavicevic dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like William Smith has been cut.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Smith is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pavicevic's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Pavicevic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment II misses with a wild combination.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by Lee.
Experiment II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee throws a series of punches but Experiment II moves out of range.
Experiment II looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment II looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Experiment II dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Experiment II misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Experiment II closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment II rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiment II lands with a right hand.
Experiment II throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Russian Experiment II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment II fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Experiment II misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee slips under a jab from Experiment II.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Experiment II throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment II is rocked!
Experiment II is holding his hands too far apart here. Lee throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Experiment II is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose has chosen Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Rose!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Rose misses the jab.
Reed looks for a takedown but Rose sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rose trying to control here.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Rose is defending the position.
Reed decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Rose lands with a nice body punch.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rose has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is trying to escape back to his feet but Reed uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reed has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Reed seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose defending against the ground and pound.
Reed trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Reed shoots in.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
Rose lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Reed persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed swinging wilding here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rose tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed walks into a left hand.
Reed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reed thows a huge punch but Rose dodges it nicely.
Rose pushes Reed off and gets back to his feet.
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Reed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Reed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Rose throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
Reed moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a good cross that connects.
Rose gets caught flat footed, as Reed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reed prevents Rose from getting back to his feet.
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
Reedis looking to pass into half guard but Rose pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rose is in guard.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reed working a defensive guard but Rose passes into half guard.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Rose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Reed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Rose.
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Rose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rose throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
A big left from Rose misses.
Rose misses with the combination.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Rose counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Reed slips a straight right by Rose.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Reed shoots and misses
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Rose counters with a three punch combo that has Reed backing up. Reed nods at Rose to acknowledge the strikes.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Rose counters with a big head kick but Reed shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Rose.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rose's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rose duly obliges.
Rose throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reed's head.
Rose throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
Rose tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rose feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Rose goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnny Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose really dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rose lands a jab to the head.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with a series of strikes. Rose will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed shoots and misses
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a three punch combo that has Reed backing up. Reed nods at Rose to acknowledge the strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reed's calf.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left and a right from Rose both land. Nice combination.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Rose throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed tries to move into range but Rose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Rose.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Rose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rose, right into the meat.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose looks to land a combination. Reed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Rose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
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!
Rose throws a good cross that connects.
Rose scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Rose.
Reed fails with the takedown
and Rose counters with a left and a right that stings Reed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose connects with a single shot there.
Reed misses with a takedown
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Rose lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Rose. That snapped Reed's head back.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Rose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rose throws a combination. Reed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed misses with a takedown
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rose lands a with a good body shot.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rose.
Dean Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Reed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Rose lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Rose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose with a jab.
Rose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
Johnny Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose lands a head shot.
Reed throws a combination that misses
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Rose throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Rose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 42:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 42:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rose!
Johnny Rose is the new middleweight champion!
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