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5th RD/ Hollywood High Voltage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouston Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for YB Sol Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YB Sol Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jouston Alexander!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sol Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sol Jr is out of range and Alexander settles back down.
Sol Jr throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
A jab from Sol Jr does it's job there.
Sol Jr looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Sol Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Sol Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sol Jr wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Sol Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sol Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sol Jr is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander has Sol Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Sol Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sol Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Sol Jr checks a leg kick.
Sol Jr throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sol Jr's calf.
Sol Jr misses with a double jab.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Sol Jr jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander wants to slow Sol Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Sol Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sol Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sol Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Alexander misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander rushes Sol Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alexander.
Sol Jr can't break the clinch.
Sol Jr tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Sol Jr is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander has Sol Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Sol Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sol Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sol Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander slows down the pace here.
Sol Jr tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Sol Jr is trying to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling him.
Sol Jr blocks an elbow strike from Alexander.
Sol Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sol Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a body punch but Sol Jr moves out of range.
Sol Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr misses with the combination.
Alexander tries to score with a low kick but Sol Jr moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sol Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Sol Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr lands an overhand right.
Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sol Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sol Jr working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander tries to move into range but Sol Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Sol Jr.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Sol Jr's leg but Sol Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sol Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Sol Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Sol Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Sol Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sol Jr is breathing heavily.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Sol Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Sol Jr tries to avoid it.
Sol Jr cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Sol Jr looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sol Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Sol Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sol Jr throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Sol Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Sol Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sol Jr is able to avoid easily.
Alexander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sol Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Sol Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sol Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Sol Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexander.
Sol Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol Jr lands the left hand.
Sol Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sol Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sol Jr throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sol Jr checks a leg kick.
Sol Jr tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sol Jr scores with a one two! Alexander had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sol Jr's calf.
Sol Jr looks for the body kick but Alexander saw that one coming.
Sol Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexander is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sol Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Sol Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sol Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sol Jr's elbow.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sol Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Alexander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
YB Sol Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sol Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Sol Jr down.
YB Sol Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Sol Jr can't break the clinch.
Sol Jr blocks a body shot from Alexander.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Sol Jr tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Sol Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexander won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Sol Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Jr misses the target.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander checks a low kick from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexander circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Sol Jr works the jab nicely.
Alexander slips a straight right by Sol Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Sol Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sol Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sol Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sol Jr's calf.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alexander in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sol Jr can't break the clinch.
Alexander has Sol Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Sol Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sol Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander misses with a knee strike.
Sol Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander prevents Sol Jr from breaking the clinch.
Alexander looking to throw knees to the head but Sol Jr is blocking nicely.
Alexander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sol Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like YB Sol Jr has been cut.
Sol Jr is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sol Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Sol Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sol Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sol Jr throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sol Jr misses with a combination
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol Jr throws a one two combo.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sol Jr misses with a straight left.
Sol Jr throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Sol Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
Sol Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander lands with a kick to the temple. Sol Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sol Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Sol Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander motions for Sol Jr to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sol Jr blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Sol Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Alexander finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sol Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sol Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Sol Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Sol Jr tries to avoid it.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Sol Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander throws a head kick that half lands.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
Sol Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander is looking to slow Sol Jr down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Sol Jr blocks the low kick.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander feints and then cracks Sol Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sol Jr down.
Sol Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexander circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander gets a clinch.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr tries to break free but Alexander pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sol Jr backwards.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Sol Jr controls the action.
Alexander stalling in the clinch.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol Jr stalks Alexander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexander's face. Alexander staggers backwards, shaken.
Sol Jr works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander darts in and clinches Sol Jr up against the cage.
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!
Sol Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sol Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Sol Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexander is looking to chop away at Sol Jr's legs.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sol Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sol Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Sol Jr misses.
Sol Jr connects with a right hand. Alexander shakes it off.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jouston Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sol Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alexander.
Sol Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexander forces Sol Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sol Jr tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sol Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sol Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sol Jr misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Jr missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sol Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Sol Jr. That snapped Alexander's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Sol Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sol Jr avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander motions for Sol Jr to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Sol Jr throws a combination that misses
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Sol Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sol Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
A leg kick checked by Sol Jr.
Alexander throws a chopping leg kick but Sol Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sol Jr throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
The fighters circling - Sol Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Sol Jr misses
and Alexander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Sol Jr's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sol Jr's efforts to push away.
Alexander keeps control of Sol Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sol Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Sol Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Sol Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexander.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander rushes Sol Jr and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Sol Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sol Jr working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sol Jr is trying to break free.
Sol Jr tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander has Sol Jr pressed against the cage.
Sol Jr blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Sol Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Sol Jr is trying to break free.
Alexander tries a knee to the head but Sol Jr blocks it.
Sol Jr can't break the clinch.
Sol Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Alexander tries to work over Sol Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander stalls.
Sol Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sol Jr tries to break free but Alexander pushes him back against the cage.
Sol Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sol Jr tries to break free but Alexander pushes him back against the cage.
Sol Jr is trying to break free.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander taking a breather.
Sol Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sol Jr's efforts to push away.
Sol Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sol Jr tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Sol Jr tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sol Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexander keeps control of Sol Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sol Jr has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander prevents Sol Jr from breaking the clinch.
Sol Jr is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Sol Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Sol Jr moved away.
Alexander throws a head kick but Sol Jr moves out of range.
Sol Jr tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sol Jr missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Sol Jr jumps back.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Sol Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Sol Jr misses with a wild combination.
Sol Jr throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sol Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexander circles away quickly and effectively.
Sol Jr tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sol Jr looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jouston Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexander 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouston Alexander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heat Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heat Wave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sims!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wave has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wave there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Heat Wave has been cut.
Sims scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wave shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sims wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wave jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sims is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sims and Wave has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Wave is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wave looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wave throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave wants to control but Sims is keeping him busy.
Wave will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sims explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sims connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sims lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wave is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wave shoots in but no luck this time.
Sims cracks Wave with a big right hand and Wave goes down!
Heat Wave's cut is getting worse.
Sims would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sims scores with a nice head shot.
Heat Wave's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sims works Wave's body with a nice hook.
Sims moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wave goes down! Can Sims finish him!?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims stands and steps away. Wave gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wave moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jeez, Heat Wave's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sims works Wave's body with a nice hook.
Wave moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wave is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heat Wave's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Sims!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chaz Michaels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Michaels!
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, Rodney Maurice!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurice tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maurice is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Michaels 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.
It looks like Rodney Maurice has been cut.
Maurice doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Maurice is looking to clinch.
Maurice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodney Maurice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maurice should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maurice tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels cracks Maurice with a big right hand and Maurice goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Maurice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maurice manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Maurice's guard.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Maurice keeps moving.
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michaels trying to control but Maurice is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maurice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Maurice misses with a straight left.
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.
Maurice tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
Maurice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maurice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maurice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maurice tries to clinch up.
Maurice wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Maurice is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Maurice throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Michaels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Michaels.
Michaels moves out of range of the body kick.
Michaels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That has opened up Rodney Maurice's cut even more.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maurice doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Maurice tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maurice tries to clinch up.
Maurice tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Maurice tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Maurice doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Maurice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels.
Maurice is looking to clinch.
Michaels stuns Maurice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maurice looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels drops Maurice with a right and a left! Michaels comes rushing in but Maurice regains his composure and manages to keep Michaels in guard.
Maurice is rocked!
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Maurice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maurice manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Maurice's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Maurice'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.
Michaels pushes Maurice up against the cage in a clinch.
Maurice has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels is trying to drag Maurice to the mat but Maurice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michaels tries to break the clinch but Maurice is controlling the position.
Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaz Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice tries to clinch but Michaels moves away
and Maurice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maurice tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Rodney Maurice's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a body shot.
Maurice is breathing heavily.
Maurice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maurice can do to turn this around?
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maurice closes the distance but Michaels moves to the side
and Michaels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maurice thinking.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maurice wants to clinch
and Michaels counters with a nice right hand that sends Maurice toppling to the canvas! Maurice scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Michaels finish him?!
Maurice is still on wobbly legs! Can Michaels finish him?
Rodney Maurice's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels moves in close and cracks Maurice with a massive right hand! Maurice, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaz Michaels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Gagnetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnetti has chosen Voodoo People - Pendulum Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
163 lbs
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166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Gagnetti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gagnetti sees it coming and defends easily.
Gagnetti trying to control from the bottom.
Saki prevents Gagnetti from standing back up.
Saki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gagnetti sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saki seems to be working for a kimura but Gagnetti defends the submission attempt.
Gagnetti is looking to control Saki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gagnetti avoid being mounted?
Gagnetti wants to improve his position but Saki is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gagnetti defends it nicely.
Gagnetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti crunches a lovely knee into Saki's ribcage.
Gagnetti lands an elbow inside.
Saki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gagnetti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnetti stalling in the clinch.
Saki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gagnetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gagnetti lands a nice uppercut.
Gagnetti effectively controlling the action here.
Gagnetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Gagnetti slows down the pace here.
Gagnetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saki's face.
Gagnetti digs a right hand underneath Saki's ribcage. Saki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saki has Gagnetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gagnetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gagnetti taking a breather.
Saki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gagnetti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gagnetti has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti controlling Saki 's hands.
Gagnetti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saki's guard. Nice work there by Gagnetti.
Saki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gagnetti is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gagnetti's back instead.
Gagnetti has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Saki.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gagnetti is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saki has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gagnetti is in real trouble here. Saki gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gagnetti is tapping out! Saki wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oroku Saki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Clark!
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, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clark, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.
Clark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Clark has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Clark manages to pass to side control!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
Ryan Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Clark misses.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson jumps guard but Clark stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clark pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Clark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Clark is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryan Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Jackson dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson looks gassed!
Clark tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Clark.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clark 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.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson is rocked!
Clark looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clark darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
Clark has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ryan Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clark with a jab.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands with a right hand.
Jackson walks straight into a right hand from Clark - that's dropped him! Clark jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jackson from any more punishment! Jackson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Clark!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spinx comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. This should be fireworks!
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Spinx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinx slips under a jab from Laruso .
Laruso throws a right hand that Spinx ducks under and follows up with a left that Spinx also avoids with ease.
Spinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laruso .
Laruso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Laruso .
Laruso checks a leg kick.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
Spinx slips a jab from Laruso .
Laruso throws a series of punches but Spinx avoids them all with ease.
Laruso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spinx doesn't seem bothered though.
Laruso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Jack Spinx has been cut.
Laruso tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laruso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spinx is rocked!
Laruso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Spinx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Spinx.
Spinx seems to have got his legs back now.
Laruso throws a lazy right hand but Spinx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Laruso misses its intended target.
Laruso tries to bum rush Spinx with a series of wild strikes but Spinx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spinx defending well as Laruso loads up on a big left hand.
Laruso looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinx is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso throws a jab when Spinx was well out of range.
Spinx scores with a hook to the body. Laruso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spinx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laruso throws a lazy head kick
and Spinx counters by clinching up.
Laruso blocks the elbow strike.
Laruso breaks from the clinch.
Spinx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laruso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spinx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spinx throws a leg kick but Laruso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laruso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spinx's head.
A combination from Laruso does no damage.
Laruso misses with a hook.
Laruso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laruso looks gassed!
Spinx avoids the body shot from Laruso .
Laruso misses with a hook. Spinx ducked under it nicely.
Laruso throws a jab but it's blocked by Spinx.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso connects with a high kick.
Laruso looks to land a combination but Spinx avoids it well.
Laruso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laruso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laruso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spinx counters with an outside leg kick.
Spinx is looking to slow Laruso down with leg kicks.
Laruso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spinx can pounce on him.
Spinx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spinx with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spinx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laruso is defending well for now.
Laruso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laruso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laruso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spinx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laruso .
Laruso keeps the fight on the outside.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laruso misses with a body shot
and Spinx counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Laruso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Laruso loads up on a big right hand but Spinx slips the punch.
Spinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laruso misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinx moves forwards but Laruso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Laruso misses its intended target.
Laruso swinging wilding here.
Laruso takes a swing at Spinx's ribcage but misses.
Spinx scores with a leg kick.
Laruso connects with a crisp jab.
Spinx closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinx with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laruso working hard to break the clinch.
Spinx throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laruso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spinx looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Spinx.
A frustrated look appears on Laruso 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spinx has Laruso pushed against the cage.
Spinx has Laruso pressed against the cage, preventing Laruso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spinx dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spinx pushes off an throws an elbow but Laruso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Spinx.
Spinx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laruso is defending well for now.
Laruso has had enough of the clinch but Spinx keeps him there for the moment.
Laruso is trying to break the clinch but Spinx is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spinx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spinx's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laruso cracks a nice hook into Spinx's ribs.
Laruso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spinx doesn't seem bothered though.
Spinx ducks under a wild hook from Laruso .
Laruso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spinx counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spinx takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laruso lands with a kick to the temple. Spinx shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laruso throws a head kick that misses
and Spinx counters with a head kick.
It looks like Daniel Laruso has been cut.
Laruso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spinx slips under a jab from Laruso .
Laruso 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.
Laruso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laruso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinx.
Spinx throws a low kick but Laruso avoids it.
Laruso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinx avoids the head kick by Laruso .
Laruso misses the shot to the body.
Spinx wants to clinch up but Laruso keeps it at a distance.
Laruso slips a straight right by Spinx.
Spinx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laruso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spinx doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laruso avoids the head kick by Spinx.
Laruso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laruso .
Spinx throws a chopping leg kick but Laruso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laruso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinx manages to avoid it.
Laruso lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laruso .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Laruso .
A head kick misses from Spinx.
Spinx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laruso .
Laruso throws a head kick that Spinx semi-blocks.
Laruso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spinx is fending him off so far but Laruso persists. Nope, Spinx circles away and we're back to standing.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
Spinx moves out of range of the strikes.
Laruso throws a lazy head kick
and Spinx counters with a nice leg kick.
Spinx throws a head kick that Laruso semi-blocks.
Laruso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laruso throws a lazy head kick
and Spinx counters with a thumping low kick.
Daniel Laruso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spinx throws a head kick but Laruso moves out of range.
Laruso takes a swing at Spinx's ribcage but misses.
Laruso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laruso waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Spinx.
Laruso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spinx counters with an inside leg kick.
Laruso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spinx counters with a head kick. That will keep Laruso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spinx misses with a head kick.
Laruso throws a jab but it's blocked by Spinx.
Daniel Laruso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laruso misses with a hook to the body
and Spinx counters with an inside leg kick.
Laruso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laruso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinx feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laruso 's calf.
Laruso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Laruso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinx. Spinx obviously looking to wear him down.
Laruso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spinx closes the distance and clinches.
Laruso is trying to force a seperation but Spinx has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinx lands an elbow inside that Laruso shrugs off.
Laruso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laruso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laruso manages to break the clinch.
Laruso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spinx counters with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laruso .
Nice uppercut there from Laruso .
Spinx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laruso .
Laruso lands an overhand right.
Laruso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinx manages to avoid it.
Spinx closes the distance and pushes Laruso back into the cage.
Laruso wants to break free but Spinx has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Laruso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Laruso misses.
A combination from Laruso does no damage.
Spinx throws a head kick but Laruso moves out of range.
Spinx tries to score with a low kick but Laruso moves his leg out of the way.
Laruso scores with a head kick.
Laruso misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Laruso as he connects with a hook.
Spinx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laruso .
Laruso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laruso throws the left hand but Spinx avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Spinx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Laruso .
Laruso throws a head kick that misses
and Spinx counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laruso lands with an overhand left.
Spinx misses with a head kick.
Laruso 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso misses with the combination.
Laruso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spinx clinches up against the cage.
Spinx taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laruso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laruso managing to block the knees to the body from Spinx.
A nice left hand lands by Spinx.
Spinx scores with a knee to the head.
Laruso prevents a body shot from Spinx.
Spinx is pushing Laruso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spinx tries to land knees in the clinch but Laruso avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Laruso 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spinx is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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.
Laruso being controlled against the cage.
Spinx misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laruso .
Laruso 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spinx drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laruso dips to his left and cracks Spinx with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Laruso .
Laruso stalks Spinx and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spinx's face. Spinx staggers backwards, shaken.
Laruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Laruso misses with a two punch combination.
Laruso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Laruso .
Laruso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spinx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laruso misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinx clinches up with Laruso and pushes him back against the cage.
Spinx throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spinx throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laruso blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Spinx.
Laruso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spinx keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laruso 's efforts to push away.
Laruso working hard to break the clinch.
Spinx misses with a knee to the head.
Laruso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spinx throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laruso .
Laruso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spinx throws a chopping leg kick but Laruso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laruso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spinx doesn't seem bothered though.
Laruso throws a head kick that misses
and Spinx counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laruso cracks Spinx with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spinx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laruso .
Spinx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laruso 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Laruso duly obliges.
Laruso throws a sloppy head kick and Spinx moves out of range easily.
Laruso misses with an uppercut.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
Laruso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spinx.
Laruso throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laruso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spinx counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Laruso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spinx doesn't seem phased though.
Laruso throws a lazy head kick
and Spinx counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laruso 's knee momentarily.
Laruso throws a combination that misses
and Spinx counters with a big head kick but Laruso shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Laruso .
I think Laruso 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Laruso !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Gaeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adirake Bhuvanath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaeta comes into the arena with B.Y.O.B. blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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, Felix Gaeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adirake Bhuvanath!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaeta shoots for a takedown but Bhuvanath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bhuvanath cracks the inside of Gaeta's front leg.
Bhuvanath lands with a nice body kick.
Bhuvanath takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Adirake Bhuvanath has been cut.
Bhuvanath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bhuvanath lands a jab.
Bhuvanath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaeta takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhuvanath lands a head shot.
Felix Gaeta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaeta throws a head kick that misses.
Bhuvanath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaeta is breathing heavily.
Bhuvanath wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaeta.
Gaeta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bhuvanath lands with a nice body kick.
Bhuvanath lands a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaeta - that will leave a mark!
Bhuvanath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaeta lands a high kick!
Gaeta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bhuvanath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gaeta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bhuvanath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bhuvanath connects with a looping right hand.
Bhuvanath pushes Gaeta up against the cage in a clinch.
Bhuvanath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bhuvanath.
A knee to the head by Bhuvanath.
Gaeta is rocked!
Gaeta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bhuvanath lands an elbow that stopped Gaeta in his tracks for a moment.
Bhuvanath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gaeta takes an elbow to the temple.
Bhuvanath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bhuvanath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Felix Gaeta has been cut.
Bhuvanath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gaeta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bhuvanath smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Gaeta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaeta walks into a left hand.
Oh Gaeta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bhuvanath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhuvanath lands a jab.
Bhuvanath clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaeta won't want to take too many of those.
Bhuvanath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bhuvanath working Gaeta over with knees to the body.
Bhuvanath lands an elbow inside that Gaeta shrugs off.
Bhuvanath lands a right hand.
Bhuvanath with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath scores with a knee to the head.
Gaeta is trying to break the clinch but Bhuvanath has him pressed against the cage.
Bhuvanath landing knees to the body.
Gaeta has Bhuvanath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bhuvanath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bhuvanath connects with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaeta seems to have got his legs back now.
Gaeta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bhuvanath connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaeta's face.
Bhuvanath scores with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bhuvanath lands an elbow inside that Gaeta shrugs off.
Bhuvanath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaeta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bhuvanath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaeta's defenses.
Gaeta tries to score a body lock takedown but Bhuvanath shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bhuvanath lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaeta won't want to take too many of those.
Gaeta wants to break free but Bhuvanath has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bhuvanath lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaeta won't want to take too many of those.
Gaeta takes an elbow to the temple.
Bhuvanath works on Gaeta's body with a couple of short punches.
Gaeta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bhuvanath walks away with a smile on his face. Gaeta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gaeta throws a lazy body kick
and Bhuvanath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaeta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bhuvanath as he avoids it easily.
Bhuvanath jabs Gaeta right on the nose. Gaeta blinks but takes it well.
Bhuvanath explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaeta tries to move into range but Bhuvanath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bhuvanath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bhuvanath lands with a hook. Gaeta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bhuvanath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhuvanath with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bhuvanath scores with a shot to the side of Gaeta's head.
Gaeta tries to break free but Bhuvanath pushes him back against the cage.
Gaeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaeta has his takedown stuffed
and Bhuvanath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaeta's knee momentarily.
Bhuvanath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaeta misses with a body kick.
Bhuvanath blocks a head kick by Gaeta.
Gaeta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gaeta misses with a kick to the body
and Bhuvanath moves into the clinch.
Bhuvanath lands a damaging elbow.
Bhuvanath lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaeta won't want to take too many of those.
Bhuvanath lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaeta won't want to take too many of those.
Bhuvanath tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bhuvanath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gaeta. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bhuvanath misses with a knee strike.
Gaeta takes an elbow to the temple.
Bhuvanath tries a knee to the head but Gaeta blocks it.
Bhuvanath lands an elbow that stopped Gaeta in his tracks for a moment.
Gaeta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bhuvanath smiles and moves away.
Gaeta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bhuvanath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaeta somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bhuvanath throws a head kick but Gaeta moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adirake Bhuvanath dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bhuvanath looks to land a combination but Gaeta avoids it well.
Gaeta shoots in and drives through. Bhuvanath sprawls well.
Bhuvanath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gaeta.
Gaeta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bhuvanath swivels and escapes.
Gaeta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaeta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bhuvanath can pounce on him.
Bhuvanath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bhuvanath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gaeta has his takedown stuffed
and Bhuvanath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Gaeta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath lands an elbow inside.
Bhuvanath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaeta's defenses.
Bhuvanath misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaeta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Bhuvanath.
Gaeta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bhuvanath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bhuvanath tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bhuvanath misses with a knee to the head.
Gaeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bhuvanath throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bhuvanath defends it nicely.
Bhuvanath tries to clinch but Gaeta is having none of it.
Bhuvanath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaeta throws a head kick that misses.
Gaeta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaeta throws a series of punches but Bhuvanath avoids them all with ease.
Bhuvanath throws a leg kick which misses Gaeta's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaeta tries to avoid it.
Bhuvanath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bhuvanath blocks a head kick by Gaeta.
Gaeta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bhuvanath. Bhuvanath obviously looking to wear him down.
Bhuvanath has Gaeta up against the cage in a clinch.
Bhuvanath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bhuvanath lands an elbow just above Gaeta 's eye.
Bhuvanath prevents the takedown attempt.
Bhuvanath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bhuvanath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath lands a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath lands an elbow inside that Gaeta shrugs off.
Gaeta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bhuvanath gets full guard.
Bhuvanath pulls Gaeta in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaeta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bhuvanath is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gaeta is controlling him.
Gaeta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gaeta wants to take a breather but Bhuvanath is having none of it.
Gaeta 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.
Bhuvanath is refusing to be controlled, as Gaeta sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bhuvanath wants to control but Gaeta is keeping busy.
Gaeta is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bhuvanath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gaeta in his tracks.
Gaeta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaeta with a poor takedown
and Bhuvanath counters with a thumping low kick.
Adirake Bhuvanath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bhuvanath cracks Gaeta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bhuvanath lands the left hand.
Bhuvanath drives through and clinches with Gaeta against the cage.
Bhuvanath lands a knee to the body.
Gaeta takes an elbow to the temple.
Gaeta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bhuvanath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gaeta tries for a takedown but Bhuvanath manages to get underhooks.
Bhuvanath lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bhuvanath.
Gaeta is trying to force a seperation but Bhuvanath has the dominant position.
Bhuvanath lands a nice elbow.
Bhuvanath misses with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bhuvanath throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaeta blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaeta has Bhuvanath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bhuvanath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bhuvanath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gaeta is trying to drag Bhuvanath to the mat but Bhuvanath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bhuvanath connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaeta's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adirake Bhuvanath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gaeta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bhuvanath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaeta throws a low kick but Bhuvanath avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Bhuvanath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bhuvanath cracks Gaeta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bhuvanath thumps Gaeta with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Gaeta.
Bhuvanath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bhuvanath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaeta with a poor takedown
and Bhuvanath counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bhuvanath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaeta avoids the head kick by Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath wants to clinch.
Adirake Bhuvanath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaeta tries to clinch up.
Bhuvanath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bhuvanath throws a head kick but Gaeta moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuvanath gets caught flat footed, as Gaeta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gaeta trying to control but Bhuvanath is working from the bottom.
Gaeta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gaeta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bhuvanath is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bhuvanath lands a nice shot to the body.
Bhuvanath lands a nice elbow.
Gaeta is working for takedown but Bhuvanath is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bhuvanath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaeta backwards.
Bhuvanath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gaeta has had enough of the clinch but Bhuvanath keeps him there for the moment.
Bhuvanath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaeta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Gaeta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaeta takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath landing knees to the head.
Bhuvanath scores with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath misses with a knee to the head.
Gaeta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bhuvanath fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bhuvanath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bhuvanath throws an overhand right that lands on Gaeta's shoulder, as Gaeta tries to avoid the shot.
Gaeta fails with the takedown.
Gaeta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bhuvanath scores with a hook.
Bhuvanath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaeta.
Bhuvanath gets a clinch.
Bhuvanath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bhuvanath tries a knee to the head but Gaeta blocks it.
Bhuvanath has Gaeta pressed against the cage, preventing Gaeta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bhuvanath fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gaeta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bhuvanath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Felix Gaeta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bhuvanath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaeta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bhuvanath pinned against the cage. Bhuvanath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bhuvanath thumps Gaeta with a low kick.
Adirake Bhuvanath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bhuvanath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bhuvanath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaeta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bhuvanath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gaeta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhuvanath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhuvanath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaeta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bhuvanath. That's going to slow Gaeta down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath clinches.
Gaeta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bhuvanath lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gaeta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gaeta wants a takedown.
Bhuvanath misses with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bhuvanath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bhuvanath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaeta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gaeta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bhuvanath walks away with a smile on his face. Gaeta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gaeta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaeta moves in looking to clinch but Bhuvanath pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bhuvanath.
Bhuvanath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bhuvanath - just one landing.
Felix Gaeta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Gaeta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bhuvanath which made him look bad.
Bhuvanath closes the distance and clinches.
Bhuvanath scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adirake Bhuvanath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bhuvanath 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adirake Bhuvanath!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Benji Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev catches Slice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dzagoev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dzagoev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzagoev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dzagoev tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Dzagoev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dzagoev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Slice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice swings for the body but Dzagoev moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Slice blocks the leg kick.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slice is rocked!
Slice moves into the clinch.
Slice lands with a left to the head.
Slice lands a left hand.
It looks like Alan Dzagoev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dzagoev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slice taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Dzagoev.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzagoev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dzagoev.
Slice tries to stall but Dzagoev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slice misses with a punch to the body.
Dzagoev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice blocking some punches.
A short left from Slice.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzagoev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzagoev backwards.
Slice misses with the head strike.
Dzagoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzagoev has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
Slice lands a right hand.
Dzagoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzagoev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dzagoev pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev pushes Slice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Dzagoev fails to land.
A short right from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dzagoev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzagoev pushes Slice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dzagoev tries to stall but Slice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dzagoev has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
Dzagoev lands a right hand.
Dzagoev blocks a body shot from Slice.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev throws a head punch that misses.
Slice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
Dzagoev is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slice misses with some punches.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dzagoev backwards.
Dzagoev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice lands a body shot.
Dzagoev trying to control the position but instead, Slice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dzagoev into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzagoev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Slice trying to stall but Dzagoev improves his position.
Slice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzagoev.
Slice leaning against his opponent.
Slice lands a body punch.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzagoev wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
Dzagoev looks gassed!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzagoev.
Slice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dzagoev is rocked!
Slice lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzagoev is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice dips a shoulder and cracks Dzagoev with a mighty uppercut! Dzagoev falls back against the cage and Slice unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dzagoev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Slice screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Slice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Fife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Fife has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason The Diamond's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason The Diamond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Fife!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fife fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Diamond is looking to chop away at Fife's legs.
Fife tries to clinch but The Diamond is having none of it.
Fife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fife moves out of range of the strikes.
Fife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Diamond.
No joy there for The Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Diamond misses with a head kick.
The Diamond misses with a hook. Fife ducked under it nicely.
Fife looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Diamond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Diamond scores with a nice strike.
Fife misses with a takedown attempt - The Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Diamond jabs Fife right on the nose. Fife blinks but takes it well.
The Diamond throws a right hand that Fife ducks under and follows up with a left that Fife also avoids with ease.
Jason The Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fife bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Diamond 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.
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from The Diamond misses its intended target.
Fife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Diamond.
Fife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from The Diamond.
The Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Fife.
Nice takedown defense from The Diamond. No joy for Fife on that attempt.
The Diamond scores with a sloppy right hand. Fife should have avoided that one.
It looks like Barney Fife has been cut.
The Diamond throws a hook to the side of Fife's head but Fife sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Diamond swinging wilding here.
The Diamond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
The Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fife tries to move into range but The Diamond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fife tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Diamond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fife somewhat.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Fife.
The Diamond drops Fife with a right and a left! The Diamond comes rushing in but Fife regains his composure and manages to keep The Diamond in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Diamond wants to stand but Fife has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fife is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fife thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fife wants to sweep here but The Diamond controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond gets to his feet - Fife follows without any prompting.
The Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fife checks a low kick from The Diamond.
Fife defending well as The Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
The Diamond dips to his left and cracks Fife with an uppercut!
The Diamond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fife is out of range and The Diamond settles back down.
The Diamond lands a lovely overhand right.
Fife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Diamond.
Fife tries for a takedown but The Diamond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Fife checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Diamond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fife has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fife there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fife shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fife trying to control the position from guard on top but The Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Diamond pushes Fife off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fife moves into the clinch.
Fife tightens his grip and picks The Diamond up, before dumping him to the ground. The Diamond manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fife tries to free his leg and advance position but The Diamond is retaining full guard.
Fife looks gassed!
The Diamond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Diamond 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Fife's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Diamond tries to bum rush Fife with a series of wild strikes but Fife uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Fife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Diamond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Fife uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Diamond.
The Diamond looks to land a right hand but Fife moved out of range.
Fife defending well as The Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Barney Fife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fife.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Diamond misses with a looping right.
Fife throws a hook to the side of The Diamond's head but The Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fife wants to clinch up but The Diamond keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond throws a hook but Fife blocks it.
The Diamond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fife checks it well.
Fife clinches.
The Diamond tries to circle away but Fife has him pinned against the cage.
Fife keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Diamond's efforts to push away.
The Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fife checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fife is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fife avoids the head kick by The Diamond.
The Diamond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Fife.
Fife checks a low kick from The Diamond.
Fife shoots in and drives through. The Diamond sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Diamond misses.
Fife tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Fife checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fife slips under a jab from The Diamond.
Fife ducks under a wild hook from The Diamond.
Fife fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Diamond looks to land a combination but Fife avoids it well.
Good leg kick by The Diamond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fife tries to clinch but The Diamond is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from The Diamond misses.
The Diamond slips under a jab from Fife.
The Diamond throws a jab when Fife was well out of range.
Fife blocks a low kick nicely.
Fife staying out of range there.
Fife swinging wilding here.
The Diamond misses with an uppercut. Fife saw that one coming.
The Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fife.
Jason The Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Fife is looking to clinch but The Diamond is avoiding it.
A big left from The Diamond misses.
The Diamond throws a shot from downtown. Fife moves away and avoids it.
The Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fife was well out of range. Poor timing from The Diamond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Diamond misses with a hook. Fife ducked under it nicely.
The Diamond tries to work over Fife's front leg with a kick but Fife checks it.
The fighters circling - The Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fife is defended easily by The Diamond.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Fife.
Fife shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Diamond as he jumps to the side.
The Diamond lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Fife.
Fife is looking to clinch but The Diamond is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barney Fife'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.
The Diamond throws a hook but Fife blocks it.
Fife takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fife wants to clinch up but The Diamond keeps it at a distance.
The Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Fife defending well as The Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
The Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Fife's shoulder, as Fife tries to avoid the shot.
The Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fife fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Diamond lands a nice hook to Fife's body. Fife takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Diamond lands a really nice looking cross but Fife seems unphased.
The Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Fife's shoulder, as Fife tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from The Diamond finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fife throws the left hand but The Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Fife tries to clinch up.
The Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Diamond blocks a leg kick.
Fife uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Diamond.
The Diamond throws a looping overhand right but Fife ducks down to avoid it.
The Diamond misses with a hook. Fife ducked under it nicely.
Fife moves out of range as The Diamond strikes.
Some wild striking there from Fife.
The Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Diamond throws out a loose jab but Fife uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Fife uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Diamond.
Fife shoots in for a double leg but The Diamond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fife avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fife showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Diamond.
Fife tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Diamond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Diamond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fife counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fife tries to clinch up but The Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by The Diamond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Diamond.
Jason The Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fife tries to clinch up.
Fife moves away from the strike by The Diamond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fife fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fife drops his hands momentarily and The Diamond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Diamond cracks Fife with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from The Diamond.
Fife moves out of range as The Diamond strikes.
The Diamond misses with a body shot
and Fife counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fife.
Fife is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Fife.
Fife takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Diamond is trying to force a seperation but Fife has the dominant position.
The Diamond tries to break free but Fife pushes him back against the cage.
Fife tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Diamond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fife misses with an elbow over the top.
The Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
The Diamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fife has him pressed against the cage.
Fife prevents The Diamond from breaking the clinch.
The Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fife is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fife tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Diamond has had enough of the clinch but Fife keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on The Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Diamond wants to break free but Fife has control.
The Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Fife is controlling him.
The Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Fife is controlling him.
The Diamond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Diamond wants to break free but Fife has control.
A bit of stalling here from Fife.
The Diamond tries to break free but Fife pushes him back against the cage.
Fife tries to pull guard but The Diamond won't allow it.
The Diamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Fife won't allow it.
Fife looking to throw knees to the head but The Diamond is blocking nicely.
The Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Diamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Fife won't allow it.
The Diamond breaks the clinch.
Fife takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Fife's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fife misses with a takedown attempt - The Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fife avoids the head kick by The Diamond.
Fife keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Diamond.
The Diamond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fife tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Diamond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fife somewhat.
Fife takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Diamond stuffs the takedown.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Fife.
Fife is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Fife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from The Diamond misses.
The Diamond tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond misses with a leg kick
and Fife counters by clinching up.
The Diamond tries to break the clinch but Fife is controlling the position.
Fife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fife throws an elbow but misses.
The Diamond can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on The Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fife pushes off an throws an elbow but The Diamond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fife gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fife prevents The Diamond from breaking the clinch.
The Diamond is trying to break free.
Fife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fife throws an elbow that misses.
The Diamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Fife won't allow it.
The Diamond has had enough of the clinch but Fife keeps him there for the moment.
The Diamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Fife is controlling him.
Fife with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Diamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Fife won't allow it.
The Diamond is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Diamond prevents the takedown attempt.
The Diamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Diamond is trying to break free.
The Diamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fife has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fife keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Diamond's efforts to push away.
The Diamond is trying to force a seperation but Fife has the dominant position.
The Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Fife is controlling him.
The Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Fife has him pressed against the cage.
The Diamond wants to break free but Fife has control.
The Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
The Diamond tries to break free but Fife pushes him back against the cage.
Fife pulls guard.
The Diamond wanted to stand there but Fife had control of the position.
The Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fife can do to turn this around?
The Diamond gets to his feet - Fife follows without any prompting.
The Diamond misses with a leg kick
and Fife connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fife blocks a jab.
The Diamond throws out a leg kick but Fife moves out of range and The Diamond only half commits.
The fighters circling - The Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Diamond throws a leg kick
and Fife counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fife taking a breather.
The Diamond tries to break free but Fife pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fife lands a good knee to the midsection. The Diamond won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fife drags the fight down to the ground.
Fife doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fife wants to sweep but no luck.
The Diamond tries to stand but Fife is controlling from the bottom.
The Diamond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The Diamond stopping the sweep attempt from Fife.
The Diamond gets to his feet - Fife follows without any prompting.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Diamond.
A big left from The Diamond misses.
The Diamond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond had his way with Barney Fife in that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Fife's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fife takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fife tries to clinch but The Diamond is having none of it.
Fife tries to clinch up.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses
and Fife counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Diamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Diamond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fife has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fife and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Diamond connects with a nice looking jab.
The Diamond throws the left hand but Fife avoids the punch easily.
Fife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Fife.
Fife checks a low kick from The Diamond.
Fife slips under a jab from The Diamond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond catches Fife with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Diamond scores with a nice strike.
The Diamond misses the shot to the body.
The Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fife has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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.
The Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Diamond throws a leg kick
and Fife counters by moving into the clinch.
Fife jumps guard and drags The Diamond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The Diamond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fife tries to close the distance and clinch but The Diamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Diamond lunges at Fife with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fife's hand.
Fife tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Diamond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fife somewhat.
Fife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from The Diamond misses
and Fife counters by clinching up.
Fife throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Diamond blocks it with crossed arms.
The Diamond breaks from the clinch.
The Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Diamond connects with a body shot.
The Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Fife moves out of range easily.
Fife tries to clinch but The Diamond is having none of it.
The Diamond throws a shot from downtown. Fife moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Fife blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by The Diamond.
Fife tries to clinch there but The Diamond circles away.
Good exchange - The Diamond coming out on top.
The Diamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fife keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Diamond.
Fife keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Diamond.
Fife moves away from the strike by The Diamond.
A head kick by The Diamond misses
and Fife holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Diamond wants to break free but Fife has control.
The Diamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fife has him pressed against the cage.
Fife utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fife keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Diamond's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fife keeps control of The Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fife connects with a knee to the head.
The Diamond wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Diamond dodges an elbow strike from Fife.
Fife has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed The Diamond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The Diamond is trying to stand back up.
Fife connects with a big shot to the side of The Diamond's head.
Barney Fife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fife is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fife lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns The Diamond.
The Diamond trying to get back to his feet but Fife is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason The Diamond.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Diamond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason The Diamond!
Jason The Diamond is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nameless One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Achilles (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nameless One!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georges Achilles!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as One sprawls well. One wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Achilles gets slowly back to his feet.
Achilles scores with a three punch combo!
One punishes Achilles's body with a nice straight punch.
One connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Achilles's hands.
It looks like Georges Achilles 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!
One throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Achilles was covering up waiting for the punch and One finishes the takedown easily into guard.
One stands up over Achilles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Achilles wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Achilles can do anything to dispel that myth.
One pushing down on Achilles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Achilles wants to control but One is keeping busy.
One will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Achilles blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Achilles keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Achilles landing small, sideways elbows.
One is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Achilles!
One controlling the position easily from mount.
One trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Achilles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
One lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Achilles tries to reverse the position but One maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, One cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
One with shots to the head and body - Achilles looks very uncomfortable down there.
That has opened up Georges Achilles's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Achilles is desperately trying to improve his position but One has a good base and remains in mount.
One lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Georges Achilles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Georges Achilles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nameless One!
Nameless One retains his heavyweight title!
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