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5th RD/HWFC Santa's Slaying PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba comes to the cage accompanied by Step Up, Drowning Pool. 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
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caleb Bubba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinnie Paul!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul clinches up against the cage.
Bubba wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul won't allow it.
Paul is trying to stall.
Bubba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bubba goes for a takedown attempt but Paul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bubba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paul sprawls well initially but Bubba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paul trying to control here.
Paul gets full guard.
Bubba stops Paul from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bubba wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Bubba is looking to stand up but Paul won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul working for a triangle but Bubba defends it easily.
Bubba tries to stand but Paul is controlling from the bottom.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Bubba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bubba works over Paul's head and body with a nice combination.
Paul gets a takedown into half guard.
Paul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paul is taking a breather. Bubba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bubba is looking to escape.
Bubba kicks off Paul and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Paul looks gassed!
Bubba throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Bubba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bubba lands with a nice combination. Paul backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Bubba.
Caleb Bubba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Bubba.
Bubba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bubba throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Bubba fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Bubba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bubba!
A nice elbow there by Paul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Bubba really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Paul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bubba hang on?
Paul lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul looking to ground and pound but Bubba is blocking nicely.
Bubba is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Bubba 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.
Paul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bubba.
Bubba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bubba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul landing knees to the body.
Bubba wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul won't allow it.
Paul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bubba throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Bubba misses with a straight left.
Bubba misses with a double jab.
Bubba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paul circles away quickly and effectively.
Bubba tries to clinch but Paul moves away
and Paul counters with a three punch combo that has Bubba backing up. Bubba nods at Paul to acknowledge the strikes.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paul counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paul stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul clinches up with Bubba and pushes him back against the cage.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bubba has Paul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paul.
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bubba misses with a combination
and Paul counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bubba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paul counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bubba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Paul tries for a takedown but Bubba circles away easily
and Bubba moves into the clinch.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Bubba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul tries to clinch but Bubba moves out of range.
Bubba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paul counters with a head kick.
Bubba rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba wants to break free but Paul has control.
Bubba lands with a light punch inside.
Bubba tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position.
Bubba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul taking a breather.
Paul tries for a takedown. No joy.
Caleb Bubba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Paul.
Bubba successfully pulls guard.
Paul wants to control from the top but Bubba keeps moving.
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bubba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul is looking to advance position but Bubba has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bubba.
Bubba looking to control but Paul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bubba prevents Paul from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bubba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paul manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paul is looking for a sweep.
Paul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bubba easily slips into full mount!
Paul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paul is squirming around, avoiding Bubba's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bubba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bubba tries to clinch but Paul is having none of it.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bubba throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.
Paul lands with a nice combination. Bubba backs away looking to recover.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bubba looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
Bubba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bubba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paul counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice sprawl there from Paul as Bubba shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Bubba as Paul shoots in.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bubba loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul tries to clinch but Bubba moves out of range.
Caleb Bubba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bubba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paul counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul trying to stall but Bubba improves his position.
Paul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bubba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caleb Bubba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Paul.
Bubba tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position.
Bubba can't get the takedown.
Bubba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bubba is trying to break the clinch but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Paul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bubba or not.
Bubba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bubba throws a lazy head kick
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Paul prevents Bubba from breaking the clinch.
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bubba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bubba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bubba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paul manages to break the clinch.
Bubba throws a head kick that misses
and Paul counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bubba's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bubba has his feet on Paul's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bubba misses with a double jab
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to control Bubba's arms but Bubba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paul has his back to the cage.
Bubba can't break the clinch.
Bubba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Paul fails to pull guard.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubba.
Bubba is trying to break the clinch but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Bubba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paul lands a knee to the body.
Bubba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Bubba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paul landing knees to the head.
Bubba tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position.
Paul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bubba tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position.
Paul jumps into guard, dragging Bubba to the mat.
Paul looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bubba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bubba postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Paul to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bubba tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bubba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bubba wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him.
Paul postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bubba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paul, into his guard.
Bubba gets to his feet. Paul looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries for a takedown but Bubba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bubba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Bubba misses.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Bubba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bubba shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt - Bubba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paul 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 Timothy Bukovac 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... Vinnie Paul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Vitor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Quintana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quintana looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vitor seems to be looking for submissions.
Vitor 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.
Vitor seems to be working for a kimura but Quintana defends the submission attempt.
Quintana is trying to stand.
Quintana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vitor on the ground.
Vitor is trying for a kimura here. Quintana looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vitor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Vitor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Luther King Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and roger nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Luther King Jr!
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, roger nottingham!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but nottingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King Jr tries to clinch but nottingham is having none of it.
King Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for nottingham with that takedown attempt.
nottingham rushes King Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King Jr slowing the pace effectively.
King Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
King Jr trying to control the position but instead, nottingham has worked for underhooks and has pushed King Jr into the cage.
King Jr tries to work over nottingham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
King Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
King Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from nottingham.
nottingham stalling in the clinch but King Jr improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
nottingham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nottingham has his foot on King Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
nottingham is working an open guard so King Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
letting nottingham counter with a right hand.
nottingham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
nottingham moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King Jr fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
nottingham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King Jr throws a head punch that misses.
King Jr lands with a left to the head.
King Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
nottingham tries for a takedown but King Jr manages to get underhooks.
nottingham breaks the clinch.
King Jr wants to clinch but nottingham slips to the side
and nottingham counters with a good low kick that King Jr was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and nottingham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
nottingham circles away from the clinch attempt
and nottingham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
nottingham tries for a takedown but King Jr manages to get underhooks.
Martin Luther King Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of roger nottingham.
nottingham fails to pull guard.
King Jr trying to stall but nottingham improves his position.
nottingham has clasped his hands together around King Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
nottingham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
nottingham is looking to take a break and control but King Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
nottingham looks gassed!
nottingham decides to stand up, so the ref orders King Jr to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Jr closes the distance but nottingham moves to the side
and nottingham counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
King Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from nottingham finds it's way round the side to connect with King Jr's head.
King Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but nottingham checks it well.
King Jr throws a nice head kick!
nottingham shoots in looking for a takedown. King Jr tries to sprawl out of it but nottingham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
nottingham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin Luther King Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King Jr tries to clinch
and nottingham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by nottingham.
King Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but nottingham is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Jr working aggressively here.
King Jr has a couple of punches blocked by nottingham.
nottingham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
nottingham jumps guard and drags King Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
King Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on nottingham, up you get!
King Jr wants to clinch
and nottingham counters by clinching up.
nottingham blocks an uppercut.
nottingham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
nottingham blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King Jr trying to stall but nottingham improves his position.
nottingham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
nottingham jumps guard.
King Jr won't allow nottingham to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
roger nottingham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
nottingham takes the fight into the clinch.
King Jr gets underhooks to prevent nottingham's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but nottingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
King Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but nottingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
King Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King Jr has a couple of punches blocked by nottingham.
nottingham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King Jr darts in trying to clinch
and nottingham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
nottingham trying to control from half guard but King Jr is working away.
nottingham is breathing heavily.
King Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but nottingham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King Jr closes the distance but nottingham moves to the side
and nottingham counters by clinching up.
King Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by nottingham as King Jr tries to tie him up.
nottingham blocks an uppercut.
King Jr throws a head punch that misses.
King Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
nottingham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King Jr throws a head punch that misses.
King Jr working aggressively here.
King Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
nottingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
nottingham breaks the clinch.
King Jr tries to clinch but nottingham moves away
and nottingham counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from nottingham.
King Jr wants to land a leg kick but nottingham is out of range.
King Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Jr tries to clinch but nottingham moves away
and nottingham counters with a low kick, right behind King Jr 's knee.
nottingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
nottingham circles away from the clinch attempt
and nottingham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King Jr thinking.
nottingham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King Jr misses with some punches.
nottingham manages to break the clinch.
King Jr closes the distance but nottingham moves to the side
and nottingham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King Jr's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
nottingham trying to control the position from guard on top but King Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nottingham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King Jr wriggles free and stands up.
King Jr closes the distance but nottingham moves to the side
and nottingham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
nottingham lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by nottingham.
nottingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin Luther King Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of roger nottingham.
King Jr effectively controlling the action here.
King Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
nottingham goes for a takedown in the clinch but King Jr prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
nottingham drops down looking for an ankle pick but King Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
King Jr tries to clinch
and nottingham moves into the clinch.
nottingham blocking some punches.
King Jr wants to stall.
A looping hook to the body misses from King Jr. nottingham does a little dance to reset his feet.
King Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horrible takedown by nottingham or perhaps it was just good defense by King Jr which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King Jr tries to clinch up but nottingham circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin Luther King Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
nottingham misses with a takedown attempt - King Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
roger nottingham 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!
King Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
nottingham swats away the attempt to clinch by King Jr.
King Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but nottingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from King Jr.
nottingham misses with a wild combination.
nottingham keeps the fight on the outside.
King Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - nottingham circles away.
King Jr tries to clinch there but nottingham circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr throws a low kick, looking for nottingham's leg but nottingham calmly moves out of range.
nottingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from King Jr.
King Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but nottingham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by nottingham.
nottingham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nottingham with a lazy takedown attempt
and King Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King Jr.
King Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King Jr looking to stall.
nottingham tries to pull guard but King Jr won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from King Jr fails to land.
nottingham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martin Luther King Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of roger nottingham.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by nottingham as King Jr tries to tie him up.
King Jr misses with some punches.
King Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King Jr keeps control of nottingham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
King Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but nottingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
King Jr misses with some punches.
nottingham pulls King Jr into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King Jr stands up from nottingham's guard - King Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
King Jr tries to clinch
and nottingham moves into the clinch.
nottingham is trying to stall.
nottingham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King Jr uses from the top position.
King Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on nottingham, up you get!
King Jr wants to clinch but nottingham slips to the side
and nottingham counters with a series of strikes. King Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
nottingham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes nottingham off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nottingham can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King Jr fails to land.
nottingham misses with a short punch on the inside.
King Jr misses with the head strike.
King Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but nottingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
King Jr misses with the head strike.
King Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
King Jr tries a body shot but nottingham blocks it.
nottingham has picked King Jr up - he's going for a ride! nottingham dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
King Jr is not content to let nottingham control the position.
nottingham prevents King Jr from standing back up.
nottingham stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Jr tries to clinch up.
nottingham avoids the head kick by King Jr.
nottingham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King Jr.
nottingham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of King Jrs head.
nottingham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King Jr smiles and moves away.
King Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and nottingham counters by moving into the clinch.
King Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
nottingham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King Jr is looking to clinch.
Martin Luther King Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
roger nottingham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
nottingham doesn't manage to clinch there - King Jr circles away.
King Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and nottingham counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
roger nottingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well nottingham 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... roger nottingham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Antonio Miguel Garcia Gonzalez Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Antonio Miguel Garcia Gonzalez Martinez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Antonio Miguel Garcia Gonzalez Martinez!
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, Ryan Clark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark swinging wilding here.
Garcia Gonzalez Martinez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Garcia Gonzalez Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Juan Antonio Miguel Garcia Gonzalez Martinez has been cut.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clark lands with a right and another and another! Garcia Gonzalez Martinez is in big trouble! Clark lands again and this time it's lights out for Garcia Gonzalez Martinez! A quality knockout there for Clark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Clark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Sarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarus has chosen T.I. - What Up, What's Happenin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vasilios Nicko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilios Nicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Sarus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Sarus.
Sarus throws a shot from downtown. Nicko moves away and avoids it.
Nicko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nicko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarus is keeping the position for now.
Nicko advances to half guard.
Sarus is defending against the submission attempts here by Nicko.
Nicko trying to mount his opponent but Sarus defends it.
Nicko works his way into side control.
Nicko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko tries for a kimura but Sarus is defending well.
Nicko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nicko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nicko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nicko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarus has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nicko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarus keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sarus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nicko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sarus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nicko is breathing heavily.
Nicko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nicko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sarus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nicko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sarus, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Nicko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sarus misses the jab.
Anton Sarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nicko advances position into side control!
Nicko wants to control but Sarus is keeping him busy.
Sarus is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko is really struggling to control Sarus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nicko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sarus, who protects the arm well.
Nicko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sarus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilios Nicko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toney Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trampas Woolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Toney Carboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trampas Woolley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carboni connects with the punch.
Woolley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carboni swivels and escapes.
Carboni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Woolley gets the takedown into side control.
Carboni is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carboni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Toney Carboni has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woolley cracks Carboni with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Woolley immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Carboni is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Woolley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trampas Woolley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smalls Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Lusteer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smalls Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lex Lusteer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley shoots in for a takedown but Lusteer shows good takedown defense.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Lusteer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lusteer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lusteer's guard now.
Stanley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanley trying to control but Lusteer is working from the bottom.
Lusteer pulls Stanley in to control the position.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Lusteer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lusteer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lusteer with the ground and pound from mount.
Lusteer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lusteer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanley wants to hold on but Lusteer pushes him away.
Lusteer looking to control but Stanley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lusteer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stanley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lusteer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusteer landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lusteer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lusteer with good strikes from the mount here!
Stanley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stanley is looking to get to half guard.
Lusteer wants to control the pace but Stanley is squirming around nicely.
Lusteer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusteer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stanley working to try and regain half guard.
Stanley is breathing heavily.
Lusteer lands with some strikes.
Stanley is trying to escape the mount.
Lusteer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanley is looking to improve his position but Lusteer isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley wants to control but Lusteer is having none of it.
Lusteer lands with some strikes.
Stanley is looking to improve his position but Lusteer isn't that keen on the idea.
Lusteer lands a big elbow.
Lusteer looking to control but Stanley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Stanley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lusteer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stanley's face.
Lusteer lands a big elbow.
Lusteer looking to isolate an arm here. Stanley doesn't see it coming and as Lusteer extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lusteer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lex Lusteer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shinya Takata was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Grove!
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, Shinya Takata!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove fails with a takedown attempt.
Takata cracks Grove with an uppercut from hell and Grove crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Takata's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Thiago Grove has been cut.
Takata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takata decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grove, up you get!
Takata thows a body shot but no joy.
Grove looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takata!
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!
Takata squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Takata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grove looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grove has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Takata is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Grove!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Black has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Black!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Tassen is trying to stand.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black is looking for a kimura but Tassen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Tassen is not content to let Black control the position.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Tassen defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen has one foot on Black's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tassen as he jumps to the side.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Tassen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black looks gassed!
Black walks into a straight right hand from Tassen.
Tassen clinches up against the cage.
Tassen breaks from the clinch.
Tassen fails to land with a series of punches.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tassen but Tassen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Black.
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen is trying to buck Black off.
Black trying to control the position but Tassen is working away.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tassen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tassen tries to get out of the position.
Tassen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black slips a straight right by Tassen.
Lee Tassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Tassen which made him look bad.
Tassen misses with a low kick as Black jumps back.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Tassen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tassen throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
Black blocks a head kick by Tassen.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tassen's guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tassen wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tassen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tassen throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Black tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Tassen to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tassen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Black square on the jaw! Damn, Black is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Tassen!
Lee Tassen retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouston Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dzagoev (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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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jouston Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dzagoev sends Alexander down but not out. Dzagoev dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Jouston Alexander has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzagoev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dzagoev trying to control the pace.
Alexander wants to control but Dzagoev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander is refusing to be controlled, as Dzagoev sits in half guard.
Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dzagoev is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is pressing down on Dzagoev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Dzagoev from controlling successfully.
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzagoev passes into half guard.
Dzagoev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dzagoev prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Alexander wants to control but Dzagoev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dzagoev pulls his head out easily.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dzagoev in particular looking to stall.
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander tries to roll over but Dzagoev keeps him under control.
Alexander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexander being controlled here, momentarily.
Dzagoev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Dzagoev postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev wants to stand but Alexander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander 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.
Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzagoev passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dzagoev seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dzagoev wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dzagoev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dzagoev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Dzagoev has control of the leg.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Dzagoev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander'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.
The crowd cheers as Dzagoev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzagoev is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Dzagoev circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Dzagoev catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dzagoev pinned against the cage. Dzagoev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dzagoev closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dzagoev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dzagoev has Alexander pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dzagoev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Dzagoev scores with a shoulder strike.
Dzagoev lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzagoev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Dzagoev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzagoev.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dzagoev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dzagoev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dzagoev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev is working Alexander over against the cage.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzagoev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzagoev taking a breather.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dzagoev stalling.
Dzagoev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dzagoev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzagoev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dzagoev presses Alexander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dzagoev lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzagoev.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzagoev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dzagoev trying to stall but Alexander improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dzagoev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dzagoev tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Dzagoev takes the fight into the clinch.
Dzagoev lands a body shot.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Dzagoev effectively controlling the action here.
Dzagoev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dzagoev taking a breather.
Dzagoev is looking to control Alexander's arms but Alexander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dzagoev has his back to the cage.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Dzagoev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jouston Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dzagoev instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Alexander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dzagoev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzagoev clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dzagoev cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Dzagoev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alan Dzagoev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzagoev gets a clinch.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Dzagoev won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dzagoev into the cage.
A short left from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dzagoev lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dzagoev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzagoev.
Dzagoev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dzagoev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander being controlled against the cage.
Dzagoev gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzagoev lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dzagoev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dzagoev gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Dzagoev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dzagoev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzagoev lands with a nice body punch.
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzagoev drops Alexander with a left and a right! Oh, Alexander is hurt - Dzagoev dives into side control looking to finish!
Alexander is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander is letting Dzagoev control him for a moment.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzagoev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Dzagoev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev gets to mount! Alexander was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alexander is trying desperately to improve position.
Dzagoev controlling the pace for now.
Dzagoev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dzagoev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Alexander sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dzagoev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alan Dzagoev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Dzagoev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzagoev scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Alexander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dzagoev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dzagoev drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzagoev lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dzagoev.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzagoev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dzagoev lands a right hand.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dzagoev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dzagoev lands a right hand.
Dzagoev scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzagoev.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev - that landed with a thud.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Dzagoev manages to break the clinch.
Jouston Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzagoev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dzagoev as he connects with a hook.
Dzagoev throws a left that rocks Alexander and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dzagoev dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Alexander regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzagoev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dzagoev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dzagoev wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
Dzagoev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Dzagoev is defending well.
Dzagoev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexander's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
What can Alexander do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Dzagoev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Dzagoev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dzagoev as he jumps to the side.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzagoev but Dzagoev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dzagoev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dzagoev and sends Alexander crashing to the mat! Dzagoev follows him down to the mat - Alexander regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Dzagoev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Dzagoev is controlling well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dzagoev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Dzagoev wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it.
Dzagoev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alexander is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dzagoev pulls his head out easily.
Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dzagoev throws a good cross that connects.
Dzagoev throws a wild body kick that Alexander sees coming a mile off.
Dzagoev jabs at Alexander's body.
Dzagoev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dzagoev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzagoev's waist but Dzagoev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzagoev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alan Dzagoev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzagoev tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well.
A left and a right from Dzagoev both land. Nice combination.
Dzagoev lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzagoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Dzagoev, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Dzagoev against the cage but Dzagoev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzagoev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexander showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexander is working for a kimura but Dzagoev is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexander trying to advance position but Dzagoev counters by regaining guard.
Dzagoev pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dzagoev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alexander, into his guard.
Dzagoev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dzagoev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander working for submissions but it's allowed Dzagoev to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Dzagoev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexander throws a combination. Dzagoev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexander has a takedown stuffed.
Dzagoev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dzagoev has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzagoev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander has Dzagoev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dzagoev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dzagoev is working Alexander over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dzagoev as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Dzagoev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dzagoev lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzagoev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzagoev lands with a light punch inside.
Dzagoev lands a body shot.
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.
Dzagoev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev lands an uppercut.
Dzagoev lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzagoev.
Still in the clinch, Dzagoev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dzagoev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dzagoev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dzagoev manages to break the clinch.
Dzagoev drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Dzagoev cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.
Dzagoev gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Dzagoev on the inside.
Dzagoev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with a shoulder strike.
Dzagoev scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dzagoev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dzagoev stalling against the cage.
Alexander fails to pull guard.
Alexander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dzagoev lands with a left to the head.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzagoev prevents the takedown attempt.
Dzagoev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dzagoev lands a shot to the body.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dzagoev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dzagoev scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dzagoev is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike.
Dzagoev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzagoev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzagoev slowing the pace effectively.
Dzagoev lands with a left to the head.
Alan Dzagoev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzagoev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzagoev walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dzagoev throws a one two combo.
Alexander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzagoev lands a really nice looking cross but Alexander seems unphased.
Dzagoev tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzagoev.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzagoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dzagoev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dzagoev.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alan Dzagoev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Dzagoev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dzagoev throws a one two combo.
Dzagoev connects with the punch.
Dzagoev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Dzagoev sprawls well.
Alexander decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexander tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dzagoev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzagoev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Jouston Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dzagoev has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Dzagoev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dzagoev 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Dzagoev!
Alan Dzagoev is the new light heavyweight champion!
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