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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamara Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tamara Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Whack! Silva lands a heavy head kick that drops Norris. The ref tackles Silva to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Norris was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tamara Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Pekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keaton Hammersmash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekar comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Joe, by The Birthday Party. Harvey Pekar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harvey Pekar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Hammersmash!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammersmash throws a sloppy head kick and Pekar moves out of range easily.
Hammersmash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pekar circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammersmash.
Pekar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammersmash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammersmash throws a nice looking combination but Pekar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammersmash swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pekar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pekar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammersmash, pushing him back against the cage.
Pekar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammersmash's efforts to push away.
Hammersmash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammersmash is working for takedown but Pekar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pekar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Pekar.
Hammersmash looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Pekar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pekar.
Pekar pushes Hammersmash up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pekar.
Hammersmash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekar fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Hammersmash out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Harvey Pekar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
Durden misses with the combination.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Dukes.
Durden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukes jumps guard but Durden stands there with Dukes around his waist. Dukes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durden breaks the clinch.
Dukes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dukes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dukes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dukes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dukes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Dukes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Dukes scores with punches from side control.
Durden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dukes thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
Durden throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dukes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dukes stops Durden from getting back to his feet.
Dukes looks to land a strike but Durden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Durden kicks Dukes off and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Dukes or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden which made him look bad.
Durden leaves Dukes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dukes's calf.
Dukes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Durden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dukes's best efforts.
Durden kicks Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
Durden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dukes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durden sprawls well. Durden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Durden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukes lands a head shot.
Durden feints and as Dukes raises his hands in defense, Durden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Durden with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to keep Durden in close.
Dukes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dukes actively working from the bottom here.
Dukes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dukes trying to control here.
Dukes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Frank Dukes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukes throws a leg kick that misses.
Dukes misses with a takedown
and Durden counters by moving into the clinch.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dukes.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durden counters by clinching up.
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Dukes scores with a four punch combination!
Durden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dukes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dukes won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Durden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dukes down.
Dukes is looking to regain half guard here but Durden keeps moving and retains side control.
Dukes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Durden decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes misses with a takedown
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Dukes 's knee.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Durden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dukes counters with a left and a right that stings Durden.
A low kick from Dukes is predictable there
and Durden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is bucking up trying to escape but Durden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Durden avoids the attempt from Dukes to control.
Durden is landing with some decent strikes but Dukes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dukes throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Durden working the ground and pound effectively.
Dukes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dukes tries to lock up and control but Durden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dukes is looking to improve his position but Durden isn't that keen on the idea.
Dukes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dukes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dukes is looking to control Durden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukes avoid being mounted?
Dukes tries to roll over but Durden keeps him under control.
Durden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dukes wants to control but Durden is keeping busy.
Dukes is trying to get back to full guard.
Durden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dukes tries to clinch but Durden moves away
and Durden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes working to try and regain half guard.
Dukes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dukes wants to control but Durden is having none of it.
Durden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dukes looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dukes shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dukes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Durden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dukes counters with a nice body shot.
Dukes shoots and misses
and Durden counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden gets through Dukes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durden moves into the clinch.
Durden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dukes uses from the top position.
Dukes prevents Durden from getting back to his feet.
Durden is wriggling around but Dukes manages to pass to half guard.
Dukes is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes is looking to stall here but Durden recovers full guard.
Dukes trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Dukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dukes connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler Durden has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Durden wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dukes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durden.
A short right from Dukes.
Dukes tries to break free but Durden pushes him back against the cage.
Durden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dukes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dukes shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durden as he jumps to the side.
Durden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durden lands in his opponent's guard.
Durden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dukes's head.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durden defends well.
Dukes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dukes has his foot on Durden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durden works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden gets to his feet. Dukes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Durden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dukes gets back to full guard.
Dukes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durden won't allow Dukes to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Durden.
Well Durden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Thunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thunders is in close to Belfort's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thunders wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.
Belfort looking to control.
Thunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunders defends well.
Belfort 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunders postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Thunders pushing down on Belfort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thunders keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders works his way into side control.
Belfort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Belfort stops Thunders from passing to mount.
Thunders scores with punches from side control.
Belfort is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belfort lands with a few short shots to the body.
Thunders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thunders working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Belfort wants to control but Thunders is keeping busy.
Thunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belfort defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belfort is not content to let Thunders control the position.
Thunders 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.
Belfort trying to control here.
Belfort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thunders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belfort!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thunders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thunders lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Belfort hang on?
Thunders is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Thunders maintains control.
Belfort looks gassed!
Thunders connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thunders breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thunders tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belfort looks a forlorn figure.
Thunders putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Thunders.
Thunders lands with some strikes.
Thunders looking to secure an arm triangle but Belfort defends it well.
Belfort is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thunders scoring with strikes but Belfort is staying in there.
Thunders has hold of Belfort's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Belfort manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Thunders maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunders landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunders is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Belfort can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunders dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belfort closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belfort lands in his opponent's guard.
Thunders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thunders pulls Belfort in close to his closed guard and prevents Belfort from doing any damage or advancing position.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Thunders keeps moving.
Thunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thunders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thunders winds up and cracks Belfort with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thunders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thunders is keen to just control but Belfort is a slippery customer.
Belfort trying to control here.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Thunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belfort defending well though.
Thunders works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belfort wants to control but Thunders is having none of it.
Thunders takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to hold on but Thunders postures up.
Thunders with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thunders cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thunders landing strikes from the mount.
Thunders landing strikes from the mount.
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Thunders's attempts to control the action.
Thunders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thunders controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thunders cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Belfort can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Thunders.
Thunders with a couple of short strikes.
Belfort working to try and regain half guard.
Thunders with good strikes from the mount here!
Belfort wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thunders working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thunders controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders lands a big elbow.
Belfort takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Belfort is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belfort takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thunders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.
Thunders lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunders is landing with some decent strikes but Belfort is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunders dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Belfort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunders moves into the clinch.
Thunders turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thunders manages to end up in side control.
Thunders is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belfort looks to move to half guard but instead Thunders has passed into mount! Damn!
Thunders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belfort looks a forlorn figure.
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Thunders's attempts to control the action.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thunders. What's that going to do exactly?
Thunders tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
Belfort gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders passes to full mount!
Thunders content just to control the position here.
Belfort tries to hold on but Thunders postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thunders cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belfort is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thunders tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
Thunders landing strikes from the mount.
Thunders content just to control the position here.
Thunders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.
Thunders is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Belfort can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Belfort turns into him and now he's in Thunders's guard.
Thunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belfort can do to turn this around?
Thunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunders is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
Thunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belfort is aware though and is defending well.
Thunders keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belfort's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thunders's head.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Thunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Thunders from controlling successfully.
Johnny Thunders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnny Thunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belfort gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vitor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Thunders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thunders 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 for Johnny Thunders!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Johnny Thunders!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Johnny Thunders!
Johnny Thunders wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Dogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Candy Song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Dogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogers shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Dogers moves into the clinch.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogers misses with a double jab.
Dogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Dogers persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Dogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogers tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dogers as he avoids it easily.
Brett Dogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogers shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is staying tight to Dogers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dogers throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dogers is trying to improve his position.
Dogers being controlled for a moment.
Dogers is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dogers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Simon Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dogers throws a predictable looking body shot
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Dogers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Dogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dogers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dogers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson postures up.
Dogers 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.
Dogers is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dogers closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dogers's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stays in close to Dogers's body and controls the position.
Dogers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dogers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Dogers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Dogers tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dogers darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Dogers.
Dogers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
Dogers controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dogers throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dogers's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogers looking to control.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dogers is keeping the position.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dogers is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dogers kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Dogers darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Dogers.
Dogers lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Dogers throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes a little break here. Dogers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Simon Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dogers misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Dogers goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brett Dogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Dogers tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Dogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dogers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Dogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogers shoots and misses
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dogers circles away.
Dogers shoots and misses
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Dogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dogers's guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dogers tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dogers is keeping the position.
Jackson won't allow Dogers to get back to his feet.
Dogers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson has his hands on Dogers's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is controlling Dogers's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dogers is one step ahead there.
Simon Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dogers trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dogers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogers throws a combination that misses
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Dogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dogers is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dogers tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Dogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Dogers wants to get back to full guard.
Brett Dogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Simon Jackson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Simon Jackson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Simon Jackson!
Simon Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Grim knocking on your Door as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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22
179 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene White!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keane swivels and escapes.
Keane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Keane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
Keane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keane wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White wants to pass the guard but Keane is keeping the position.
Keane wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.
Keane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Keane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keane slips under a jab from White.
Keane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene White.
White tries for a takedown but Keane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keane.
Keane tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
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.
Some wild striking there from White.
Keane throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Keane looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Keane which made him look bad.
Keane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keane won't be happy with that.
White looks gassed!
White misses with the ground and pound.
White throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Keane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Keane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries for a kimura but Keane is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keane sneaks back into half guard.
Keane pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
Keane has hold of White's hands but White slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keane is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keane trying to control but White postures up.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White is pressing down on Keane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keane is holding on for now.
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.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keane throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Keane throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Keane!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Keane is trying to stand.
White looking to secure an arm triangle but Keane defends it well.
Keane regains half guard.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keane.
Padraig Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
White is looking to advance position but Keane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Keane get's back to his feet.
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keane sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keane sees it coming and defends easily.
White thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keane to regain full guard.
Keane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Keane wants to stand but White has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gene White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Keane pulls his head out easily.
Keane stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows White to get to his feet.
Keane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keane defends it nicely.
Keane lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keane lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice defenses there by White.
Keane throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keane as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene White.
Keane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Keane lands a two punch combo.
Keane throws a quick inside leg kick.
White shoots in for a takedown but Keane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keane lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Keane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
Keane thumps White with a low kick.
Keane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Keane dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keane puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
White missing with punches from the bottom.
White looking for submissions off his back.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Keane trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig Keane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keane throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keane tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keane to the ground. Keane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keane stalks White and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into White's face. White staggers backwards, shaken.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keane misses with a jab, cross combination.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Keane lands but White takes it in his stride.
Keane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane scores with a punch to the head.
Padraig Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Keane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keane throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
A combination from Keane does no damage.
Keane misses with a double jab.
White shoots in and bounces Keane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
White decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keane, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White avoids a kick to the body.
Keane tries a head kick but it misses.
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keane, who protects the arm well.
White is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keane is trying to buck White off.
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by White.
Keane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
White blocks the strikes from Keane.
White working the strikes but Keane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Keane wants to control but White is keeping busy.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
White works his way into full mount!
Keane'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, White cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
White goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Keane turns into him and now he's in White's guard.
White has his foot on Keane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keane works his way back into a safe position though.
Keane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane stands up and waves to White to follow him.
Keane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Padraig Keane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Padraig Keane!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Padraig Keane!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Gene White!
Padraig Keane wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy George has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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22
205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Very confident |
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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, Randy George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kerry King!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from George.
Kerry King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from King lands but George takes it in his stride.
It looks like Randy George has been cut.
King is looking to clinch but George is avoiding it.
King lands with a right hand.
George throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and George finishes the takedown easily into guard.
George is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
George has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.
George 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.
George sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy George just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
George shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than George was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George raining down shots from the mount!
George wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but George has a good base and remains in mount.
George controlling his opponent.
George scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
King wants to control but George is having none of it.
George controlling his opponent.
King is in a horrible position here. George smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
George sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
George fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George controlling the pace for now.
George prevents King from getting the reversal.
George fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
George lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
George tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
George landing strikes from the mount.
George has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
George looking to control and managing it successfully.
George avoids the attempt from King to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy George's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
George shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
George wants to clinch.
George moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
King throws a combination that misses
so George counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as George controls the pace.
King is breathing heavily.
George seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy George just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
George drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
George sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by King misses
and George counters with a takedown into side control.
George content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy George just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
King throws a lazy head kick
and George counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
George is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
King is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George stands up and we're back to a striking position.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and George 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.
George works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
George stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy George dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy George's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
George moves into the clinch.
King can't break the clinch.
George has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
George with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George instigates a clinch.
George drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but George has double underhooks.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
George prevents King from breaking the clinch.
George lands a takedown into guard.
George sitting in guard here, content to control.
Randy George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
George stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as George controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
George controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy George just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from George.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from George.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George has him pressed against the cage.
George lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kerry King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
George slows the pace down in half guard.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Randy George!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Randy George!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Randy George!
Randy George wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Favre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 17 Wonderful Years kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Emperor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Favre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emperor shoots for a double leg takedown but Favre sprawls well. He's pushed Emperor 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Emperor .
It looks like Brett Favre has been cut.
Favre keeps the fight on the outside.
Favre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Emperor !
This has been an exciting period of action!
Favre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Favre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emperor hang on?
Favre blocks Emperor 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Emperor tries to reverse the position but Favre maintains control.
Emperor is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favre working Emperor over with strikes here.
Emperor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Favre.
Favre has control of Emperor 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Emperor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor wants to control but Favre is having none of it.
Emperor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Favre raining down shots from the mount!
Favre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emperor ?
Favre with shots to the head and body - Emperor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Favre looking for a guillotine from mount but Emperor is having none of it.
Emperor is desperately trying to improve his position but Favre has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Favre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Favre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Favre with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Favre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Favre looking to control but Emperor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emperor tries to hold on but Favre postures up.
Favre lands with some strikes.
Emperor is squirming around, avoiding Favre's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favre has hold of Emperor 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emperor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Favre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emperor is now in Favre's guard. A big mistake from Favre there, giving up the dominant position!
Favre is looking for a triangle but Emperor pushes his legs off easily.
Emperor trying to control the position from guard on top but Favre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emperor wants to stand and escape but instead Favre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Favre tries to free his leg and advance position but Emperor is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emperor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Favre is looking to control Emperor 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Favre avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Emperor lands a nice short elbow.
Favre trying to hold on to Emperor 's head to control him but Emperor postures up.
Emperor prevents Favre from improving his position.
Favre looking for submissions off his back.
Favre is not content to let Emperor control the position.
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 Fedor Emperor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Favre'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.
Emperor tries to clinch up.
Emperor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Favre counters by moving into the clinch.
Favre jumps into guard, dragging Emperor to the mat.
Favre wants to sweep here but Emperor controlling him for the moment.
Emperor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Favre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emperor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emperor is in close to Favre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Favre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Favre is looking for a triangle but Emperor pushes his legs off easily.
Favre is breathing heavily.
Emperor with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Emperor stands up over Favre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Favre controls Emperor momentarily but Emperor frees himself.
Emperor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emperor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Favre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emperor is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor trying to control but Favre is working from the bottom.
Favre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Favre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emperor misses with a takedown
and Favre counters with a good low kick that Emperor was not able to check.
Fedor Emperor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emperor sprawls well initially but Favre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emperor wants to get back to his feet.
Favre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emperor actively working from the bottom here.
Favre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brett Favre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emperor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favre trying to control from half guard but Emperor is working away.
Favre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Favre prevents Emperor from improving his position.
Emperor is not content to let Favre control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Favre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emperor .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Favre slips under a jab from Emperor .
Emperor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emperor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emperor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Favre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Favre is trying to control. Emperor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Favre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Emperor trying to control from the bottom.
Favre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emperor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Favre.
Favre is looking for a kimura but Emperor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Favre to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Favre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Favre's cut.
That's time! Emperor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Emperor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emperor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Favre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Favre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emperor is trying to keep Favre in close.
Emperor keeping moving, preventing Favre from controlling successfully.
Favre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emperor is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Favre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emperor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Favre has Emperor in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Favre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Emperor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Favre pulls down on the head and he's put Emperor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brett Favre!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paragon Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus has chosen Eluveitie - Thousandfold as his entrance music. Paragon Magnus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Penn!
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, Paragon Magnus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magnus misses with a two punch combination.
Magnus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnus clinches with his opponent.
Magnus lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bj Penn has been cut.
Magnus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Magnus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magnus's waist but Magnus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn takes one to the side of the head.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magnus to score with a decent uppercut.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnus circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn staying out of range there.
Magnus dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Magnus's head and hops out.
Penn tries for a takedown but Magnus circles away easily
and Magnus counters by moving into the clinch.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magnus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnus lands with a punch from half guard.
Magnus working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magnus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magnus connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn wants to control but Magnus is keeping busy.
Penn is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magnus connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn has hold of Magnus's hands but Magnus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnus drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Magnus wants to get back to his feet.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Magnus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magnus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magnus dominating with strikes here.
Magnus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magnus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
Penn gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Magnus there.
Magnus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Magnus lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Magnus pulls his head out easily.
Magnus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Magnus there.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magnus trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Magnus sits in half guard.
Magnus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magnus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Penn controls his leg.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn wants to clinch up but Magnus keeps it at a distance.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnus tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnus to the ground. Magnus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magnus gets the takedown into side control.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Magnus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Penn.
Magnus drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Magnus is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Magnus. Oh but Penn has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Magnus goes limp - he's gone! Penn jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bj Penn!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
73% |
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