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SPF 3 - Breakthrough PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa has chosen Head Dance as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Costa!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a push kick but Costa slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costa has managed to clinch.
Costa has clasped his hands together around Sanchez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Costa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Costa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Costa has eaten all the pies!
Costa trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Costa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Costa landing a few strikes.
Costa throws an elbow but Sanchez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Costa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Costa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Costa wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Costa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Costa saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Kevin Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Costa jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Costa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Costa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Costa is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Costa working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Costa.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Costa backs away looking to recover.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Costa is controlling him
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Sanchez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Costa clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Costa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa misses with the combination.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Costa.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Costa.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kevin Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costa cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa breaks the clinch.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Costa shoots in.
Kevin Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Costa controlling the action here.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costa is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez kicks off Costa and gets to his feet.
Costa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Costa getting side control.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Costa is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to get back to is feet but Costa passes into side control.
Costa grinds an elbow into Sanchez's temple.
Eduardo Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez is trying to buck Costa off.
Costa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez tries to escape but Costa is in control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Costa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Costa is having none of it.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Costa.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Costa wants a takedown.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez is trying to escape back to his feet but Costa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Costa isn't so interested in that idea.
Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costa stops Sanchez from standing up.
Sanchez is looking to stand back up but Costa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Costa off looking to stand but Costa dives back in and keeps control.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez tries to kick Costa off but Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Costa wants to clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Costa getting side control.
Sanchez pushes Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Kevin Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Costa.
Costa dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Costa stops Sanchez from standing up.
Costa distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Costa stops Sanchez from standing up.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez kicks Costa off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Costa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez tries to kick Costa off in order to stand up. Costa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Costa 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 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pat johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Strong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pat johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Strong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strong postures up.
Strong wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strong lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
johnson is trying to stand.
Strong is working for a submission of some sort.
Strong works his way into full mount!
Strong with shots to the head and body - johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Strong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but johnson is surviving well by controlling Strong's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to control but Strong is having none of it.
johnson looks gassed!
Strong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strong is landing with some decent strikes but johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong blocks johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Strong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong landing strikes from the mount.
Strong controlling from mount.
Strong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strong lands a big shot there that rocks johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Strong content just to control the position here.
Strong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can johnson hang on?
Strong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strong controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strong tries to control but johnson wriggling away.
Strong with a couple of short strikes.
Strong is landing with some decent strikes but johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Strong blocks johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
johnson is looking to improve his position but Strong isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong 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.
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but johnson swivels and escapes.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strong fails to pull guard.
johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong keeps control of johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
johnson taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Strong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but johnson has him pressed against the cage.
johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong lands a jab to johnson's midsection.
johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong moves into the clinch.
Strong avoiding damage.
Strong tries for a takedown but johnson manages to get underhooks.
Strong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Strong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strong moves into the clinch.
Strong tries to stall but johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A looping hook to the body misses from johnson. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
johnson misses with a takedown
and Strong counters with a single leg into guard. johnson didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strong controls the pace.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Strong won't allow johnson to get back to his feet.
Strong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
johnson drives through and clinches with Strong against the cage.
Strong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong wants to get up but he can't break johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong stands up from johnson's guard - Strong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
johnson tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
johnson tries to clinch but Strong moves away
and Strong counters with a shoot takedown. johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
johnson wriggles free and stands up.
johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
so Strong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strong won't allow johnson to get back to his feet.
johnson working a defensive guard here.
Strong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on johnson, up you get!
Nice shot by Strong.
johnson tries to clinch up
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Strong dodges the punch combination from johnson.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Strong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong pulls guard effortlessly.
johnson wants to stand but Strong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strong struggling a bit here.
johnson wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
johnson tries to advance position but instead Strong slips a leg back in to half guard.
johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Strong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strong pushes johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Strong forces johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
johnson manages to break the clinch.
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strong counters with a shoot takedown. johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him.
Strong preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
johnson is trying to keep Strong in close.
johnson wants to sweep here but Strong controlling him for the moment.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of johnson's head.
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from johnson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
pat johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson tries to land a body kick
and Strong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him.
johnson punching from the bottom.
johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong scores with a takedown into johnson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gram Mahone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and leandro piredda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 300 Violin Orchestra. leandro piredda has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gram Mahone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, leandro piredda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahone is looking to clinch but piredda is avoiding it.
piredda moves out of range as Mahone throws a body kick.
Mahone tries to clinch up but piredda circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahone tries to clinch there but piredda circles away.
Mahone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
piredda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahone tries to kick piredda off but piredda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mahone has one foot on piredda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gram Mahone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
piredda takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
piredda closes the distance but Mahone moves to the side
and Mahone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
piredda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
piredda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahone walks away with a smile on his face. piredda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
piredda throws a body kick that misses.
Mahone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and piredda counters by clinching up.
Mahone has a couple of punches blocked by piredda.
Mahone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
piredda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gram Mahone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of leandro piredda.
piredda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
piredda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahone lands a right hand.
Mahone misses with some punches.
Mahone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. piredda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and piredda counters by moving into the clinch.
Mahone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
piredda blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahone swings wildly with an uppercut but piredda uses good head movement to avoid it.
piredda is trying to break the clinch but Mahone has him pressed against the cage.
Mahone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from piredda.
Mahone wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahone is breathing heavily.
Mahone misses with a knee strike.
piredda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
piredda is working for takedown but Mahone is calmly controlling the position for now.
piredda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from piredda fails to land.
piredda decides to pull guard.
Mahone postures up.
Mahone is looking to stand up but piredda won't let him.
Mahone gets to his feet - piredda follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
piredda circles away from the clinch attempt
and piredda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
piredda trying to control the pace.
piredda stops Mahone from getting back to his feet.
piredda stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mahone to get to his feet.
piredda misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahone counters by clinching up.
Mahone tries to pull guard but piredda won't allow it.
piredda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
piredda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
piredda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahone. piredda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahone with a poor takedown
and piredda counters with a series of strikes. Mahone will be more careful next time no doubt.
piredda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahone closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
piredda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
piredda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mahone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
piredda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
piredda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but leandro piredda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from piredda.
A lazy body kick from piredda
and Mahone counters with a low kick, right behind piredda 's knee.
Gram Mahone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahone closes the distance looking to clinch
and piredda counters with a single leg into guard. Mahone didn't expect that.
Mahone wants to stand but piredda is controlling the position.
Mahone keeping moving, preventing piredda from controlling successfully.
piredda looking to pass the guard.
piredda passes into half guard.
piredda stops Mahone from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
piredda wants to take a breather but Mahone is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
piredda with the ground and pound but Mahone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mahone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst piredda is controlling him.
piredda content to stall in guard here.
piredda looking to pass the guard.
Mahone is looking to stand up but piredda isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
piredda moves into the clinch.
Mahone jumps guard and drags piredda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
piredda wants to control from the top but Mahone keeps moving.
piredda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mahone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and piredda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
piredda scores with a takedown into Mahone's guard.
Mahone wants to get back to his feet but piredda passes into half guard.
Mahone looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
piredda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mahone is trying to stand back up but piredda is controlling him
Mahone tries to push off, looking to stand up, but piredda manages to move to mount!
piredda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mahone?
piredda wants to control the pace but Mahone is squirming around nicely.
piredda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mahone wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
piredda lands a big shot there that rocks Mahone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mahone really wants to buck piredda off and get back to his feet.
piredda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahone is looking to escape.
Mahone is trying to stand but he's just given piredda his back.
Mahone controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
leandro piredda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and piredda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mahone pushes piredda off looking to stand but piredda dives back in and keeps control.
piredda tries to pass to full mount but Mahone defends it.
piredda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
piredda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
piredda prevents Mahone from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
piredda seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
piredda prevents Mahone from standing back up.
Mahone pushes piredda off but piredda dives into side control.
Mahone wants to get back to his feet but piredda drags him back down.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mahone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and piredda counters with a one-two to the body.
piredda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahone closes the distance but piredda moves to the side
and piredda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahone thinking.
piredda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
piredda postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mahone to stand up.
piredda shoots in for a takedown but Mahone shows good takedown defense.
Mahone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and piredda moves into the clinch.
Mahone tries a knee to the head but piredda blocks it.
piredda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahone prevents it.
piredda has hold of one of Mahone's legs. Mahone is fighting the takedown attempt but piredda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
piredda lands a couple of digs.
piredda gets to his feet - Mahone follows without any prompting.
piredda slaps away a takedown attempt from Mahone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and piredda counters with a shoot takedown. Mahone fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahone wants to stand but piredda is controlling the position.
piredda trying to control but Mahone is working from the bottom.
piredda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mahone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for piredda on the ground.
piredda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mahone tries to escape but piredda is in control.
piredda stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mahone shoots for a double leg takedown but piredda sprawls well. He's pushed Mahone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gram Mahone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahone wants to clinch but piredda slips to the side
and piredda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mahone is trying to stand.
leandro piredda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahone pushes piredda off but piredda dives into side control.
Mahone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but piredda is controlling him well.
piredda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
piredda tries to clinch up but Mahone circles away and keeps his distance.
Gram Mahone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahone keeps the fight on the outside.
leandro piredda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
leandro piredda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got piredda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... leandro piredda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Prater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prater comes to the cage accompanied by Til I Collapse- Eminem. Gian Matteo Ranzi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Prater!
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, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prater moves in looking to clinch but Ranzi pushes him off.
Prater shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back.
Ranzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Prater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ranzi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Prater pulls his head out easily.
Ranzi looking for submissions off his back.
Ranzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Prater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prater working over Ranzi with some ground and pound. Ranzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Prater is trying to work for a kimura but Ranzi is defending well.
Ranzi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Prater pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prater's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prater's back!
Prater trying to control the hands but Ranzi won't let him.
Ranzi is trying to stick to Prater's back but Prater is turning into Ranzi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ranzi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Prater.
Prater stands up over Ranzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ranzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prater is aware though and is defending well.
Prater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prater is breathing heavily.
Ranzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prater is aware though and is defending well.
Prater throwing strikes from guard but Ranzi blocks nicely.
Ranzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ranzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ranzi's head.
Prater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ranzi working for a triangle but Prater defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ranzi's head.
Prater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ranzi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Prater doesn't defend quickly enough and Ranzi has managed to lock this one up! Can Prater escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ranzi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gian Matteo Ranzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Sheffield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheffield has chosen Jackie Moon- Love Me Sexy as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronson Sheffield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez wants to clinch up but Sheffield keeps it at a distance.
Cortez takes the fight into the clinch.
Cortez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sheffield is trying to keep an underhook but Cortez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sheffield on the ground.
Sheffield misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sheffield actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheffield wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Sheffield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sheffield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheffield 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.
Cortez tries to pass to full mount but Sheffield defends it.
Cortez prevents Sheffield from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sheffield dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Sheffield's head and hops out.
Cortez moves into the clinch successfully.
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheffield moves away.
Sheffield fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Sheffield circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortez darts in and clinches Sheffield up against the cage.
Cortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sheffield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Sheffield's head but Sheffield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheffield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cortez!
Sheffield tries to control but Cortez wriggling away.
Sheffield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sheffield gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sheffield shoots in and drives through. Cortez sprawls well.
Josh Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Sheffield.
Sheffield tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheffield circles away.
Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids it.
Sheffield is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sheffield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sheffield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sheffield looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cortez is defending well. Sheffield quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cortez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sheffield celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bronson Sheffield!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adao Iuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adao Iuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braden Alexander!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iuri shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander lands a with a good body shot.
Iuri is breathing heavily.
Alexander connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Iuri to the floor! Alexander dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Adao Iuri has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander tries to stand and escape but Iuri is controlling the position.
Alexander lands strikes from half guard.
Alexander decides to return to a standing position.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Iuri pushes him off.
Iuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander lunges at Iuri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iuri's hand.
Alexander lands a jab to the head.
Adao Iuri's cut is getting worse.
Braden Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander drops Iuri with a left right combo! Alexander follows him down to the ground into side control.
Iuri is rocked!
Alexander stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iuri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adao Iuri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iuri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iuri.
Alexander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander wants to break free but Iuri has control.
Alexander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alexander decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alexander works Iuri's body with a nice hook.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Alexander throws a combination. Iuri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Jab by Alexander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Iuri feints and as Alexander raises his hands in defense, Iuri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iuri preventing the sweep.
Alexander is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alexander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander is looking for a triangle but Iuri pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iuri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Iuri controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Iuri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexander throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alexander tests Iuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander tries to clinch but Iuri moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iuri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iuri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Iuri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Iuri looking to pass the guard.
Iuri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander wriggles free and stands up.
Alexander throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iuri clinches up against the cage.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Iuri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adao Iuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braden Alexander.
Iuri prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iuri has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iuri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Iuri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Iuri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iuri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iuri stops a takedown attempt from Alexander.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iuri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander closes the distance but Iuri moves to the side
and Iuri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adao Iuri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexander tries to clinch but Iuri moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexander scores with a three punch combo!
Iuri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adao Iuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iuri circles away quickly and effectively.
Iuri moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Alexander clinches.
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
Iuri with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iuri thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iuri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Iuri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iuri works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
Iuri stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexander scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Iuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander stalks Iuri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Iuri's face. Iuri staggers backwards, shaken.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and Iuri counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iuri is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Iuri drags him back down.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iuri working away.
Iuri decides to stand back up. Iuri steps back and let's Alexander get back to his feet.
A jab from Alexander finds it's way through Iuri's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
Alexander swings for the body but Iuri moves out of range.
Iuri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexander to the mat! Alexander manages to get full guard.
Iuri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iuri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iuri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iuri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iuri trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Iuri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander pushes Iuri off and gets back to his feet.
Alexander tests Iuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Iuri's head but Iuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iuri slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adao Iuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adao Iuri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexander misses with a takedown
and Iuri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iuri.
Alexander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iuri stops Alexander from standing up.
Iuri working some strikes from top position.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Adao Iuri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iuri with a nice head shot there.
Alexander can't keep his opponent in guard - Iuri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Iuri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander is looking for a triangle but Iuri pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iuri distracts Alexander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Iuri is having none of it.
Iuri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Iuri isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexander lands with an uppercut that bounces Iuri off the cage and back into rage.
Iuri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Iuri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iuri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Iuri tries to pass.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Iuri is having none of it.
Iuri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexander wants to stand up but Iuri is controlling him.
Alexander trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alexander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexander wants to stand but Iuri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iuri thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iuri's guard.
Iuri is working an open guard so Alexander takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander stuns Iuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Iuri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexander's guard.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Iuri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iuri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iuri preventing the sweep.
Iuri is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adao Iuri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iuri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adao Iuri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norm Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakai Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - Hits From The Bong blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norm Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zakai Turner!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Norm Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Turner!
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diaz lands a big elbow - Turner is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Turner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Norm Diaz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Shepherd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celion Dion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd thuds his shin into the meat of Norris's side.
Norris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes.
Shepherd misses with a few strikes there.
Norris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but Norris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norris shoots in and drives through. Shepherd sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shepherd throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Shepherd lands but Norris takes it in his stride.
Shepherd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepherd.
Shepherd misses with the combination.
Shepherd has Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris missing with knees to the body.
Shepherd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norris wants a takedown but no success here.
Norris tries a knee to the head but Shepherd blocks it.
Norris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shepherd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but Norris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Shepherd moves into the clinch successfully.
Shepherd is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Norris prevents Shepherd from breaking the clinch.
Shepherd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shepherd avoids it.
Shepherd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Norris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shepherd throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Norris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shepherd lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Shepherd.
Shepherd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norris.
Norris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Norris darts in trying to clinch
and Shepherd counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd has closed the distance and engaged Norris in a clinch.
Shepherd wants a takedown.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick
and Shepherd counters with a one-two to the body.
Shepherd closes the distance and clinches.
Shepherd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shepherd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shepherd is trying to break the clinch but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Norris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shepherd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shepherd lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd gets a clinch.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Norris's head.
Shepherd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norris.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepherd.
Shepherd darts in and clinches Norris up against the cage.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
Norris tries to pull guard but Shepherd won't allow it.
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shepherd connects with a solid leg kick.
Shepherd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Shepherd has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Shepherd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shepherd lands with a kick to the temple. Norris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Norris takes a step back to recover.
A nice combination there by Shepherd.
Shepherd stalks Norris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Norris's face. Norris staggers backwards, shaken.
Shepherd scores with a three punch combo!
Shepherd lands a jab-cross combination.
Shepherd works over Norris's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepherd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norris backs up against the cage.
Buck Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd clinches with his opponent.
Norris keeps control of Shepherd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Shepherd has him pressed against the cage.
Shepherd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shepherd has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment.
Shepherd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a three punch combo that has Norris backing up. Norris nods at Shepherd to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shepherd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shepherd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shepherd counters with a head kick. That will keep Norris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Norris shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shepherd lands with a kick to the temple. Norris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Horrible takedown by Norris or perhaps it was just good defense by Shepherd which made him look bad.
Shepherd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jack Shepherd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd clinches up against the cage.
Shepherd wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it.
Shepherd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shepherd stalling against the cage.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd jumps into guard, dragging Norris to the mat.
Norris preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shepherd holds on and takes a little breather.
Shepherd keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris is really struggling to control Shepherd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shepherd pushes Norris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shepherd, right into the meat.
Shepherd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but Norris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd lands with a nice combination. Norris backs away looking to recover.
Norris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shepherd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd clinches.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepherd moves into the clinch.
Shepherd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shepherd misses with a two punch combination.
Shepherd gets a clinch.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Jack Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Shepherd.
Shepherd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Shepherd throws a combination. Norris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shepherd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shepherd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norris.
Norris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd clinches.
Shepherd stalling.
Shepherd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Shepherd working hard to break the clinch.
Shepherd wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it.
Norris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepherd's efforts to push away.
Norris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd lands with a slapping head kick.
Shepherd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Norris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shepherd misses with a double jab.
Shepherd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shepherd duly obliges.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Norris. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shepherd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shepherd stops a takedown attempt from Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Shepherd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shepherd is trying to break free.
Shepherd is trying to force a seperation but Norris has the dominant position.
Shepherd is trying to force a seperation but Norris has the dominant position.
Shepherd avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd has managed to clinch.
Norris has Shepherd pressed against the cage, preventing Shepherd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shepherd.
Norris closes the distance and clinches up with Shepherd, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes Shepherd against the cage but Shepherd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shepherd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shepherd lands with a slapping head kick.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Norris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shepherd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shepherd looks to land a combination. Norris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shepherd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norris.
Norris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a head kick. That will keep Norris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Danga de danga de dang - Shepherd scores with a four punch combination!
Shepherd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shepherd works over Norris's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepherd scores with a head kick.
Shepherd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shepherd lands a head kick. Norris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shepherd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norris shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepherd sprawls well. He's pushed Norris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shepherd has closed the distance and engaged Norris in a clinch.
Shepherd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepherd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shepherd throws a nice head kick!
Shepherd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepherd sprawls well. He's pushed Norris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Norris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shepherd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
Shepherd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shepherd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shepherd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shepherd throws a nice head kick!
Shepherd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shepherd pushes Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Norris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shepherd lands with a slapping head kick.
Shepherd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack Shepherd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shepherd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norris takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shepherd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shepherd clinches.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shepherd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shepherd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd pushes Norris away with a front kick.
Shepherd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shepherd is trying to break the clinch but Norris is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepherd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norris.
Shepherd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shepherd is trying to force a seperation but Norris has the dominant position.
Shepherd is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Norris keeps control of Shepherd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shepherd landing knees to the head.
Shepherd is trying to break free.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but Shepherd blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Shepherd.
Norris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shepherd tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the cage and eventually Shepherd drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepherd won't allow it.
Shepherd is trying to break free.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shepherd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shepherd looks to land a combination. Norris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shepherd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shepherd throws a series of strikes that have Norris backpedaling.
Norris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shepherd.
Norris dives in and grabs Shepherd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shepherd pushes down on Norris's head and hops out.
Shepherd scores with a push kick.
Shepherd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Shepherd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepherd manages to break the clinch.
Shepherd closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shepherd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shepherd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shepherd!
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