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GCF 11 - QUINN vs MONSOON PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Carandang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Baas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrico Carandang had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrico Carandang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Baas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carandang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carandang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baas.
Carandang shoots and misses
and Baas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carandang won't be happy with that.
Carandang struggling a bit here.
Carandang tries to bench press Baas off him but Baas keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Carandang is looking to regain half guard here but Baas keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carandang tries to avoid it but Baas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carandang to the ground. Carandang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baas lands in his opponent's guard.
Baas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carandang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carandang is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carandang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carandang is breathing heavily.
Baas wants to control from the top but Carandang keeps moving.
Baas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carandang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baas has managed to get both his arms back between Carandang's legs - danger averted.
Carandang looking for a guillotine here but Baas defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baas trying to control the position from guard on top but Carandang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baas 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.
Baas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carandang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four 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.
Baas trying to control the position from guard on top but Carandang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carandang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baas has managed to get both his arms back between Carandang's legs - danger averted.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baas tries for a takedown but Carandang circles away easily
and Carandang counters with a series of strikes. Baas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Enrico Carandang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Baas.
Baas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baas trying to control but Carandang is working from the bottom.
Carandang looking for a guillotine here but Baas defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baas scores a takedown into full mount!
Carandang is looking to get to half guard.
Baas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carandang is looking to escape.
Carandang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carandang flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Baas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Baas looking to control but Carandang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baas avoids the attempt from Carandang to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carandang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baas blocks Carandang's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Baas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Baas avoids the attempt from Carandang to control.
Carandang flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Carandang wants to hold on but Baas pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carandang can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baas 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.
Carandang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carandang looking for a sweep. Not yet Carandang, not yet.
Carandang keeping moving, preventing Baas from controlling successfully.
Baas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carandang is looking to stand up but Baas isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carandang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baas defends well.
Baas tries to free his leg and advance position but Carandang is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carandang as he jumps to the side.
Baas gets the takedown into side control.
Corey Baas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carandang is trying to improve his position.
Baas working away.
Baas controlling the position.
Carandang is not content to let Baas control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carandang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baas's best efforts.
Baas trying to pass the guard but Carandang defending well.
Corey Baas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baas is thwarting Carandang's attempts to control the position.
Carandang actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Baas is trying to control the action in half guard but Carandang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baas not doing much here.
Carandang tries to kick Baas off but Baas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Enrico Carandang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carandang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baas pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baas 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uno Coco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobson's entrance music is Bad Magick. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dobson!
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, Uno Coco!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco needs to keep his hands up - Dobson had a free shot at his head there.
Coco 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.
Coco stopping the sweep attempt from Dobson.
Coco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dobson is proving hard to escape from.
Coco stopping the sweep attempt from Dobson.
Dobson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Coco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coco won't allow Dobson to sweep him here.
Dobson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coco manages to get himself to full guard.
Coco wants to improve his position but instead Dobson has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco wants to improve his position but Dobson is controlling well.
Dobson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dobson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Coco tries to roll over but Dobson keeps him under control.
Coco is looking to get back to full guard here but Dobson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dobson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coco?
Dobson wants to control the pace but Coco is squirming around nicely.
Dobson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coco is in a horrible position here. Dobson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dobson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dobson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dobson breaks from Coco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dobson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson wants to control the pace but Coco is squirming around nicely.
Dobson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dobson unloading with bombs!
Coco is squirming around, avoiding Dobson's attempts to control the action.
Dobson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dobson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dobson controlling from mount.
Dobson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dobson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobson working the ground and pound effectively.
Coco is trying desperately to improve position.
Dobson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coco?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dobson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dobson cracks Coco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dobson is landing with some decent strikes but Coco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Dobson.
Coco is rocked!
Coco looks gassed!
Dobson lands a big shot there that rocks Coco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coco is still in real trouble! Can Dobson finish him?
Dobson 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.
Dobson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Coco covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Dobson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Station (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reese McLeod!
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, Tony Station!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod wants to clinch.
McLeod wants to clinch up but Station keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from McLeod finds it's target.
Station tries to clinch but McLeod moves out of range.
McLeod displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Tony Station has been cut.
McLeod lands the left hand.
Station throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLeod cracks Station with a good jab.
Station misses with a body kick.
Station swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeod counters with a left to the body.
Station falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod looks to clinch
and Station counters with a nice double leg into side control. McLeod won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Station scoring with punches from side control.
McLeod wants to get back to his feet but Station drags him back down.
Station scores with a couple of short elbows.
Station decides to stand back up. Station steps back and let's McLeod get back to his feet.
Station throws a left and a right that both miss
and Station takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Station.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Station avoids nicely.
Station swats away the attempt to clinch by McLeod.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
A nice combination there by McLeod.
McLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Station in his tracks.
Station showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod throws a combination. Station tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLeod scores with a decent looking hook.
Station on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLeod throws a nice looking combination but Station bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Station takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod scores with a three punch combo!
That has opened up Tony Station's cut even more.
Station shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McLeod counters with a left and a right that stings Station.
Station looks gassed!
McLeod tries to clinch up
so Station counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Station trying to control but McLeod is working from the bottom.
Station wants to pass the guard but McLeod is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Station makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Station trying to control the position from guard on top but McLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Station's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLeod keeping full guard, as Station tries to pass.
Station stays in close to McLeod's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese McLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Station throws a sloppy head kick
and McLeod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Station has McLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
McLeod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Station pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from McLeod as Station shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLeod.
Station throws a combination that misses
and McLeod counters with a three punch combo that has Station backing up. Station nods at McLeod to acknowledge the strikes.
Station dives in and grabs McLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLeod pushes down on Station's head and hops out.
McLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Station tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLeod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Station somewhat.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Station.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Station is trying hard to land a takedown here. McLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McLeod scores with a three punch combo!
Station 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.
McLeod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Station misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLeod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLeod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Station, pushing him back against the cage.
McLeod has had enough of the clinch but Station keeps him there for the moment.
McLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Station gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Station trying to control from McLeod's half guard. McLeod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McLeod keeping full guard, as Station tries to pass.
Station must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Station controlling from the top position.
Station trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stationis looking to pass into half guard but McLeod pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McLeod is in guard.
Station seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Station throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Station trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Station striking from the bottom.
Station working a defensive guard here.
Station trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese McLeod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McLeod slaps away a takedown attempt from Station, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McLeod tests Station's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Station scores with a takedown into McLeod's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Station accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Station trying to control the position from guard on top but McLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Station decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McLeod, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Station circles away from the clinch attempt.
Station is trying hard to land a takedown here. McLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Station.
McLeod darts in trying to clinch
and Station counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McLeod's guard now.
Station showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Station looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Station trying to control the position from guard on top but McLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLeod is working an open guard so Station takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McLeod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Station has managed to clinch.
Station tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Station.
Station fails to pull guard.
Station slows down the pace here.
Station misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLeod.
Station tries for a takedown but McLeod manages to get underhooks.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
Station stalling.
Station pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Station throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLeod counters with a nice kick to the body.
Station will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Station circles away from the clinch attempt
and Station counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Station trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McLeod manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Station is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLeod is aware though and is defending well.
Tony Station has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reese McLeod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Station looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Station comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLeod 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese McLeod!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gord Birds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gord Birds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gord Birds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Birds, pushing him back against the cage.
Sutherland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sutherland scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutherland is going olschool here, as he tries to force Birds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Birds shrugs it off.
Sutherland throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Birds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sutherland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sutherland throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Birds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sutherland throwing strikes here but Birds is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Birds wants to control but Sutherland is having none of it.
Birds blocking the ground and pound.
Birds is working to get back to half guard.
Sutherland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sutherland looking to finish Birds with some ground and pound. This is bad for Birds!
Birds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Birds is working hard here to advance position.
Sutherland is working for a guillotine from mount but Birds frees his head quite easily.
Sutherland looks gassed!
Sutherland with a couple of short strikes.
Sutherland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Birds can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Birds is looking to get to half guard.
Birds wants to hold on but Sutherland pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sutherland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Birds hang on?
Sutherland looking to secure an arm triangle but Birds defends it well.
Birds tries to lock up and control but Sutherland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Birds avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sutherland.
Birds tries to lock up and control but Sutherland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Birds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sutherland with shots to the head and body - Birds looks very uncomfortable down there.
Birds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birds can't escape the position.
Birds gets back to half guard.
Birds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutherland.
Birds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sutherland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sutherland has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Birds works to full guard.
Birds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Sutherland gets to his feet. Birds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sutherland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Birds did well to prevent Sutherland getting side control.
Birds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birds looking for submissions off his back.
Sutherland working Birds over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sutherland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sutherland blocks the strikes from Birds.
Birds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sutherland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sutherland's back!
Birds struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Sutherland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Birds wants to clinch.
Sutherland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Birds wants to control but Sutherland is keeping busy.
Sutherland prevents Birds from improving his position.
Birds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birds.
Sutherland is pushing down on Birds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birds is fighting to maintain full guard but Sutherland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sutherland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birds sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birds trying to control but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Birds is pressing down on Sutherland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sutherland stands and steps away. Birds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sutherland pushes Birds up against the cage in a clinch.
Sutherland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Birds clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sutherland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Birds has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sutherland is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Birds defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birds tries to roll but Sutherland sticks to his back.
Birds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Birds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sutherland wants to stand up but Birds has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sutherland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyson Sutherland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sutherland is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birds wants to control but Sutherland is keeping busy.
Sutherland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sutherland wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Birds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking to regain half guard here but Birds keeps moving and retains side control.
Birds decides to stand back up. Birds steps back and let's Sutherland get back to his feet.
Birds swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutherland.
Birds looks for a takedown but Sutherland sprawls well.
Sutherland shoots and misses
and Birds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Sutherland misses.
Birds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Birds somewhat.
Sutherland fails with the takedown
and Birds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sutherland!
Birds looking to control but Sutherland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Birds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyson Sutherland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sutherland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Birds lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sutherland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Birds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sutherland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birds's back!
Birds is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sutherland gets his way!
Birds is in bad spot here.
Sutherland gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Birds trying to control the action but Sutherland just sinks the hooks in.
Birds is taking damage to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birds trying to control the action but Sutherland just sinks the hooks in.
Sutherland loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Birds hold on?
Birds covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sutherland punishes Birds with strikes from the back mount.
Birds wants to control his opponent's hands but Sutherland gets his hands free.
Sutherland is trying to stick to Birds's back but Birds is turning into Sutherland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sutherland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Birds.
Birds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sutherland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birds working some strikes from top position.
Sutherland thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Birds trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sutherland is looking to clinch.
Birds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Birds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutherland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sutherland showed some decent athleticism there.
Birds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sutherland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sutherland's back!
Sutherland manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Sutherland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sutherland stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for Birds with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Birds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birds moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.
Birds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sutherland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birds's guard.
Sutherland is looking to stand up but Birds won't let him.
Sutherland thows a big elbow that misses.
Sutherland tries to free his leg and advance position but Birds is retaining full guard.
Sutherland throws a strike but Birds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sutherland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birds defends it well.
Sutherland wants to stand up but Birds is controlling the position.
Sutherland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sutherland is pressing down on Birds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Birds is holding on for now.
Birds is looking to control Sutherland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Birds avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Sutherland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sutherland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Sutherland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Weeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Weeds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Tony Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Weeds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeds swinging wilding here.
Weeds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Halme controls the position for a moment.
Weeds stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Weeds tries to close the distance and clinch but Halme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halme misses with a takedown attempt - Weeds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Weeds. No joy for Halme on that attempt.
Halme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weeds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weeds tries to clinch up but Halme circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Halme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeds is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halme.
Weeds wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Halme wants to control but Weeds is keeping him busy.
Halme could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weeds is trying to get back to his feet.
Halme wants to control but Weeds is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weeds can't do much from the bottom here.
Halme is trying to get an arm triangle but Weeds is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weeds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halme keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weeds moves away.
Weeds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weeds is looking to clinch but Halme is avoiding it.
Halme keeps the fight on the outside.
Halme scores a takedown into full mount!
Halme is breathing heavily.
Weeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weeds bucks Halme off and manages to get back to his feet!
Weeds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weeds uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeds gets caught flat footed, as Halme shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Halme is stalling in the full guard.
Weeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halme is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Halme 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.
Halme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeds tries to clinch up.
Weeds wants to clinch.
Halme moves into the clinch.
Halme gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Weeds pushes Halme off and gets back to his feet.
Rich Weeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeds wants to clinch
and Halme counters with a leg kick.
Halme closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halme works his foot free and advances to mount.
Weeds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeds is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Halme looking to control but Weeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weeds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weeds is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Weeds is in a horrible position here. Halme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Halme content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halme 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.
BOOM! Halme connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Halme cracks Weeds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Weeds is in a horrible position here. Halme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Weeds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weeds tries to hold on but Halme postures up.
A nice elbow there by Halme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halme takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halme trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halme has hold of Weeds's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Weeds manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Halme looking to secure an arm triangle but Weeds defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Halme dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Weeds tries to clinch but Halme moves away
and Halme counters with a body kick that stops Weeds in his tracks momentarily.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halme misses with a double jab
and Weeds counters with a nice body shot.
Halme lands a head kick!
It looks like Rich Weeds has been cut.
Tony Halme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halme counters with a one-two to the body.
Weeds clinches but Halme breaks the clinch
and Halme counters with a single leg into guard. Weeds didn't expect that.
Weeds wants to stand up but Halme is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme trying to control the position from guard on top but Weeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halme stops Weeds from standing up.
Tony Halme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weeds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weeds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halme closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weeds wants to get back to full guard.
Halme prevents Weeds from standing back up.
Halme seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Weeds trying to hold on to Halme's head to control him but Halme postures up.
Weeds is trying to stand up here but Halme is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeds wants to control but Halme is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weeds is looking for a sweep. Halme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Halme fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weeds wants to clinch but Halme slips to the side
and Halme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weeds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halme trying to pass the guard but Weeds defending well.
Weeds has one foot on Halme's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Weeds tries to keep at a distance but Halme has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeds is trying to maintain a safe position but Halme gets an underhook and turns Weeds into the cage.
Halme jumps guard and drags Weeds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weeds trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halme's guard.
Weeds wants to stand and escape but instead Halme has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Halme stops Weeds from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halme tries to stand but Weeds is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Halme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halme has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Halme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mob Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm. Mob Barley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mob Barley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva leaves Barley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Donk. Silva catches Barley right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Mob Barley has been cut.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Hickson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mob Barley.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Barley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Barley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barley.
Barley shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Barley defends easily.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barley looks gassed!
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barley is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Barley defends it well.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barley!
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Barley defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barley trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Barley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barley tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Barley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barley stands up from Silva's guard - Barley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Barley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Barley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barley shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barley slips under a jab.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barley defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barley fails with a takedown attempt.
Hickson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Barley fails with a takedown attempt.
Barley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barley fails with a takedown attempt.
Hickson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barley.
Barley dodges the punch combination from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mob Barley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barley dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Barley fails with the takedown.
Barley slips under a jab.
Barley fails to land the takedown.
Barley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva lunges at Barley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barley's hand.
That has opened up Mob Barley's cut even more.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Hickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Hickson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mob Barley.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barley.
A jab from Silva misses.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Barley dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Barley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Barley off but Barley is having none of it.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barley off and has taken his back!
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Barley is defending it well.
Barley looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Silva is working for a rear naked choke. Barley is not defending it well and Silva has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Barley refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Barley's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hickson Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Templeton's choice of entrance music: Mudvayne-Scream With Me. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Decent knees
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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, Gabriel Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson blocks the body kick.
Templeton tries to clinch up.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomson misses with a low kick.
Thomson throws a head kick that Templeton semi-blocks.
Templeton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thomson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Templeton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Templeton trying to control the position but Thomson is working away.
Thomson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Templeton trying to control the action but Thomson is working from the bottom.
Templeton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Templeton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gabriel Thomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomson blocks a head kick by Templeton.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Templeton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Templeton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Templeton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Levi Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Templeton.
Templeton moves into the clinch.
Templeton prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Templeton misses with a knee to the head.
Templeton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch but Templeton keeps him there for the moment.
Templeton prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Templeton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomson wants to break free but Templeton has control.
Thomson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templeton.
Templeton prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling the position.
Templeton trying to control the position but instead, Thomson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Templeton into the cage.
Templeton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomson's face.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Templeton jumps into guard, dragging Thomson to the mat.
Thomson wants to stand and escape but instead Templeton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Templeton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Templeton trying to control but Thomson is working from the bottom.
Templeton wants to pass the guard but Thomson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson wants to stand and escape but Templeton is having none of it.
Templeton is stalling in the full guard.
Thomson wants to stand but Templeton is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Templeton tries to clinch up.
Templeton takes the fight into the clinch.
Templeton lands an elbow just above Thomson 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling the position.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton scores with a knee to the head.
Templeton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Templeton is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Templeton.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Thomson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Templeton lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomson won't want to take too many of those.
Templeton stalling in the clinch but Thomson improves position.
Templeton wants a takedown but no success here.
Gabriel Thomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Templeton.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Thomson blocks with his arms.
Templeton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomson regains guard.
Templeton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton prevents Thomson from getting back to his feet.
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 Gabriel Thomson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Templeton is defended easily by Thomson.
Thomson lands a slapping body shot.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomson throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range.
Thomson misses with a head kick.
Templeton dives in and grabs Thomson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomson pushes down on Templeton's head and hops out.
Thomson throws a good cross that connects.
Templeton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Templeton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Templeton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Templeton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Templeton has closed the distance and engaged Thomson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomson avoids the damage to the body.
Thomson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Templeton is looking to control Thomson's arms but Thomson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Templeton has his back to the cage.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Templeton lands an elbow inside that Thomson shrugs off.
Thomson is looking to break free of the clinch but Templeton has double underhooks.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
Thomson tries to break free but Templeton pushes him back against the cage.
Thomson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Templeton keeps control of Thomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Templeton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch but Templeton keeps him there for the moment.
Thomson avoiding damage as Templeton throws knees to the body.
Templeton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomson's efforts to push away.
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Thomson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Thomson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Templeton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomson's face.
Templeton taking a breather.
Thomson is trying to force a seperation but Templeton has the dominant position.
Thomson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Templeton is working for takedown but Thomson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gabriel Thomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Templeton.
Thomson can't break the clinch.
Templeton working Thomson over with knees to the body.
Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Templeton won't allow it.
Templeton prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Thomson is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomson as Templeton tries to tie him up.
Thomson wants to break free but Templeton has control.
Thomson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Templeton lands an elbow just above Thomson 's eye.
Templeton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomson's efforts to push away.
Thomson is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Templeton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Templeton won't allow it.
Templeton with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Templeton.
Thomson breaks the clinch.
Templeton moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton crunches a lovely knee into Thomson's ribcage.
Templeton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Templeton tries to clinch there but Thomson circles away.
Templeton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
Thomson sizes up Templeton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Templeton tries to clinch there but Thomson circles away.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
Templeton wants to clinch.
Templeton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton with a knee to the head.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton landing knees to the body.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling the position.
Templeton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Thomson is trying to force a seperation but Templeton has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Thomson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomson is trying to force a seperation but Templeton has the dominant position.
Thomson tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Templeton.
Templeton has Thomson pressed against the cage, preventing Thomson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Thomson blocks it.
Templeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Templeton obliges.
Thomson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Templeton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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 Gabriel Thomson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Templeton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomson jabs at Templeton's body.
Thomson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
Thomson throws a lazy head kick
and Templeton counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Templeton clinches up against the cage.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Templeton obliges.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling the position.
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Templeton wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Thomson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson misses with a low kick.
Templeton dives in and grabs Thomson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomson pushes down on Templeton's head and hops out.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Thomson does it's job there.
Thomson thuds his right hand into Templeton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gabriel Thomson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomson keeps the fight on the outside.
Templeton rushes Thomson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomson tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
Templeton lands an elbow inside that Thomson shrugs off.
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch but Templeton keeps him there for the moment.
Templeton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Templeton prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Templeton landing knees to the body.
Thomson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Thomson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Thomson blocks with his arms.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling the position.
Templeton scores a nice knee to the body.
Templeton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Templeton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Templeton crunches a lovely knee into Thomson's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Templeton.
Templeton working Thomson over with knees to the body.
Thomson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Templeton.
A frustrated look appears on Thomson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Templeton keeps control of Thomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling him.
Thomson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Templeton taking a breather.
Templeton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomson walks into a straight right hand from Templeton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton forces Thomson back against the cage and clinches.
Thomson is trying to force a seperation but Templeton has the dominant position.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Templeton lands an elbow inside.
Templeton throws an elbow that misses.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch but Templeton keeps him there for the moment.
Templeton leaning against his opponent.
Thomson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling him.
Templeton lands an elbow that stopped Thomson in his tracks for a moment.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thomson is looking to break free of the clinch but Templeton has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Templeton.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Templeton taking a breather.
That's four 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.
Thomson is trying to force a seperation but Templeton has the dominant position.
Templeton misses with a knee to the head.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomson is looking to break free of the clinch but Templeton has double underhooks.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Templeton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton has Thomson pressed against the cage, preventing Thomson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Templeton won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Templeton.
Levi Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Templeton successfully pulls guard.
Thomson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomson tries to stand but Templeton is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Templeton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hevi Hends (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad The Brat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Brat has chosen Lets fightin love as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hevi Hends!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad The Brat!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hends with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Brat misses with a kick to the body.
Hends fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Brat sprawls well initially but Hends persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Brat pushes Hends off looking to stand but Hends dives back in and keeps control.
Hends is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hends lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hends is looking to advance position but The Brat won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Brat is refusing to be controlled, as Hends sits in half guard.
The Brat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hends wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Brat keeps working.
Hends will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hends working the head and body with strikes.
Hends missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hends thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Brat to regain full guard.
Hends's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hends trying to control but The Brat is working from the bottom.
The Brat seems keen to control Hends's posture.
The Brat keeping moving, preventing Hends from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hends trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Brat is adopting a defensive guard.
Hends missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hends is working The Brat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Brat keeping moving, preventing Hends from controlling successfully.
Hends 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.
Hends throwing strikes but missing.
The Brat wants to sweep here but Hends controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Brat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hends stands and throws The Brat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hends throws an elbow but The Brat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hends is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Brat has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Brat is looking to regain half guard here but Hends keeps moving and retains side control.
Hends landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hends is putting a hurting on The Brat here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hends is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Brat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on The Brat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Brat pushes Hends away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hends gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hends looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Brat is avoiding damage well.
The Brat is looking for a sweep.
The Brat can't do much from the bottom here.
The Brat is not content to let Hends control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hevi Hends dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Brat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from The Brat.
Hends closes the distance and pushes The Brat back into the cage.
The Brat breaks from the clinch.
The Brat with a poor takedown
and Hends counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brat won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Brat taking a bit of punishment here - Hends scoring with strikes.
Hends trying to control the action but The Brat is working from the bottom.
Hends is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The Brat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hends.
The Brat is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hends is trying to get an arm triangle but The Brat is defending well.
Hends throwing strikes but The Brat manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The Brat trying to control the action but Hends is working from the bottom.
Hends really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hends wants to control but The Brat postures up.
Hends tries to control the position but he's not in luck - The Brat easily slips into full mount!
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.
Hends holds on, trying desperately to control.
The Brat is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hends is looking to clinch but The Brat is avoiding it.
Hends shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Brat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hends counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brat won't be happy with that.
The Brat keeps Hends under control for a moment.
The Brat is being controlled here.
The Brat stops Hends from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Brat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hends decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Brat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hends counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hends can't get the takedown.
The Brat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hends has him pressed against the cage.
Hends wants the takedown. The Brat is fighting it off but Hends persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Brat's guard against the cage.
Hends throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Brat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hevi Hends overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hends preventing the sweep.
The Brat wants to stand and escape but Hends is having none of it.
Hends trying to control the position from guard on top but The Brat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hends looking to pass the guard.
The Brat looking for a sweep. Not yet The Brat, not yet.
The Brat controls Hends momentarily but Hends frees himself.
Hends wants to control from the top but The Brat keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Brat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hends counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hends thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hends slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hevi Hends 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!
Hends blocks the body kick.
The Brat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hends counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Brat!
Hends raining down shots from the mount!
Hends can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Brat is looking to escape.
The Brat really wants to buck Hends off and get back to his feet.
The Brat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hends breaks from The Brat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hends lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Hends.
Hends lands a big elbow.
The Brat wants to control but Hends is having none of it.
Hends trying to control but The Brat is having none of it.
Hends controlling the position easily from mount.
The Brat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brad The Brat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hends raining down shots from the mount!
Hends raining down shots from the mount!
Hends with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hends lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Brat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hends breaks from The Brat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hends with good strikes from the mount here!
Hends is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Brat can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hends looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hends takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hends looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Brat wants to control but Hends is having none of it.
Hends trying to control but The Brat is having none of it.
The Brat wants to hold on but Hends pushes him away.
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.
Hends won't let The Brat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hends in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hends working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hends scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Brat?
Hends with good strikes from the mount here!
Hends pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hends looking to control but The Brat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hends with the ground and pound from mount.
Hevi Hends is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hends landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hevi Hends showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hends 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hevi Hends!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liddell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Dark and Hell is hot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Carter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Liddell staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Liddell on that attempt.
Liddell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carter!
Liddell controlling the pace for now.
Carter wants to try and get back to his feet.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
Liddell breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Liddell landing punches.
Carter is looking to improve his position but Liddell isn't that keen on the idea.
Carter trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell controlling his opponent.
Liddell won't let Carter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Liddell content just to control the position here.
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.
Liddell prevents Carter from getting the reversal.
Liddell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Liddell.
You get the feeling that Carter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Liddell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carter wants to control but Liddell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter wants to control but Liddell is having none of it.
Liddell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Liddell wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A left and a right from Liddell both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a cross.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liddell.
Carter works Liddell's body with a nice hook.
Liddell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Liddell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Carter misses.
Carter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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 Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell'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.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Liddell shoots in.
Liddell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Liddell lands in his opponent's guard.
Liddell postures up.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Liddell is having none of it.
Liddell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Liddell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Liddell is having none of it.
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.
Liddell trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liddell tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liddell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
Liddell working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Liddell working away.
Carter tries to improve position but can't.
Liddell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Liddell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Carter struggling a bit here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Liddell shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Liddell.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liddell up against the cage.
Liddell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling the position.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body punch from Liddell - that landed with a thud.
Liddell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Liddell has him pressed against the cage.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liddell has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Liddell has him pressed against the cage.
Liddell is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Liddell has the dominant position.
Liddell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carter.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Liddell slips under a jab.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Liddell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Liddell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carter pulls Liddell in close to prevent any damage.
Liddell tries to stand but Carter is controlling from the bottom.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Liddell from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Liddell preventing the sweep.
Carter is trying to keep Liddell in close.
Liddell trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter 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.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
A nice combination there by Carter.
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.
Carter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chuck Liddell's cut is getting worse.
Carter gets caught flat footed, as Liddell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Liddell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter is pulling down on Liddell's head to control his posture.
Carter wants to control but Liddell passes easily into half guard.
Carter is looking to escape.
Carter is in trouble now - Liddell has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell content just to control the position here.
Carter wants to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.
Carter can't escape the position.
Carter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Carter taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Liddell.
Liddell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carter?
Liddell controlling his opponent.
Carl Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell with shots to the head and body - Carter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Liddell looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddell controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Liddell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Quinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Monsoon with that takedown attempt.
Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Monsoon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monsoon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monsoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Quinn to the mat! Quinn manages to get full guard.
Quinn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsoon landing with the ground and pound.
Monsoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
Quinn looking for a sweep. Not yet Quinn, not yet.
Monsoon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quinn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monsoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quinn controlling from the full mount.
Monsoon blocking the ground and pound.
Quinn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quinn controlling from the full mount.
Quinn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Monsoon is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quinn controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsoon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quinn blocks Monsoon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Quinn controlling from mount.
Monsoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quinn tries to control but Monsoon wriggling away.
Quinn throws some wild stikes that Monsoon manages to avoid easily.
Monsoon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monsoon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quinn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is in a horrible position here. Quinn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Monsoon is desperately trying to improve his position but Quinn has a good base and remains in mount.
Monsoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monsoon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Quinn.
Quinn looking to control but Monsoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monsoon is desperately trying to improve his position but Quinn has a good base and remains in mount.
Quinn trying to control but Monsoon is having none of it.
Monsoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quinn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monsoon is looking to escape.
Monsoon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Quinn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quinn 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.
Quinn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Quinn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Quinn slaps away a takedown attempt from Monsoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monsoon is defended easily by Quinn.
Mike Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monsoon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Quinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quinn throws a leg kick but Monsoon moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Monsoon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Quinn cracks Monsoon with a good jab.
Monsoon misses with a takedown attempt - Quinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monsoon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Quinn!
Monsoon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Quinn tries to reverse the position but Monsoon maintains control.
Monsoon looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quinn bucks Monsoon off and manages to get back to his feet!
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quinn wants it to stay on the feet.
Quinn lands a jab to Monsoon's midsection.
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Monsoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn has one foot on Monsoon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Monsoon keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Quinn.
Monsoon shoots in but Quinn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
Quinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monsoon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monsoon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quinn is looking to escape.
Monsoon throwing shots but Quinn is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn pushes Monsoon off looking to stand but Monsoon dives back in and keeps control.
Quinn wants to control but Monsoon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quinn pushes Monsoon off looking to stand but Monsoon dives back in and keeps control.
Monsoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quinn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Quinn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quinn, right into the meat.
Monsoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Quinn sprawls well. He's pushed Monsoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn slaps away a takedown attempt from Monsoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monsoon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.
Quinn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Monsoon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monsoon trying to control from Quinn's half guard. Quinn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Quinn looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monsoon won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Monsoon works over Quinn with some ground and pound from guard.
Monsoon working some strikes from top position.
Quinn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Monsoon won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Monsoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Monsoon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Quinn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Monsoon keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Monsoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monsoon is defended easily by Quinn.
Mike Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quinn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Quinn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monsoon. Monsoon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Quinn lands a nice hook to Monsoon's body. Monsoon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Monsoon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monsoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monsoon somewhat.
Mike Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
Monsoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quinn - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn misses with a head kick.
Quinn is looking to wear down Monsoon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quinn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Quinn duly obliges.
Monsoon is rocked!
Quinn lands with an overhand left.
Monsoon is still on wobbly legs! Can Quinn finish him?
Mike Quinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinn scores with a nice head shot.
Quinn has closed the distance and engaged Monsoon in a clinch.
Monsoon seems to have recovered his senses.
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
Quinn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn throws a series of punches but Monsoon moves out of range.
Monsoon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinn's waist but Quinn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.
Quinn looks to land a combination but Monsoon avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Quinn.
Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsoon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
Quinn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quinn scores with a nice right hand.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Monsoon shoots in and drives through. Quinn sprawls well.
Mike Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinn lands a really nice looking cross but Monsoon seems unphased.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quinn.
Quinn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monsoon's head backwards.
Monsoon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quinn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinn looks to land a combination. Monsoon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quinn tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Quinn misses its intended target.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Monsoon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Quinn did well to prevent Monsoon getting side control.
Ray Monsoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quinn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet.
Quinn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monsoon is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monsoon trying to control the action but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Monsoon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quinn is trying to stand back up but Monsoon is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quinn defends it nicely.
Quinn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monsoon backs up against the cage.
Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monsoon scores a takedown into full mount!
Quinn trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Quinn clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monsoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quinn tries to avoid it but Monsoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quinn to the ground. Quinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monsoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Quinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monsoon.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monsoon.
Quinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monsoon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quinn. Quinn obviously looking to wear him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quinn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quinn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Quinn misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Quinn as Monsoon shoots in.
Mike Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
Quinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon looks for a takedown but Quinn sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Quinn.
Quinn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quinn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quinn throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quinn as he avoids it easily.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quinn forces Monsoon back against the cage and clinches.
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Quinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monsoon misses with a takedown
and Quinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn scores with a jab to the head.
Quinn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monsoon's hands.
Mike Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quinn throws and low kick but Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Quinn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monsoon was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn.
Jab, jab by Quinn - just one landing.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Quinn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monsoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monsoon somewhat.
Quinn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monsoon's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries a head kick but it misses.
Quinn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quinn lands with a nice body punch.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinn's waist but Quinn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quinn.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Quinn misses.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinn but Quinn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quinn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monsoon.
Monsoon moves out of range as Quinn throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Monsoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Quinn which made him look bad.
Quinn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monsoon's head.
Quinn catches Monsoon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monsoon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monsoon.
Quinn lands a nice hook to Monsoon's body. Monsoon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quinn throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Monsoon shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Quinn had his way with Ray Monsoon in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Quinn stuffs the takedown.
Quinn throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monsoon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quinn throws a head kick but Monsoon moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Quinn.
Quinn wants to clinch.
Quinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Monsoon with that takedown attempt.
Quinn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monsoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
Quinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Monsoon avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn looks to land a combination but Monsoon avoids it well.
Quinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
Quinn scores with a decent looking hook.
Monsoon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinn is fending him off so far but Monsoon persists. Nope, Quinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monsoon backs up against the cage.
Monsoon takes one on the button.
Quinn lands a nice shot to the body.
Quinn looks for the body kick but Monsoon saw that one coming.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Monsoon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quinn counters with an outside leg kick.
Quinn throws a right and a left that Monsoon avoids nicely.
Quinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monsoon winds up and cracks Quinn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monsoon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quinn moves into full guard.
Monsoon throwing strikes but missing.
Quinn pushes Monsoon off and scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a head kick.
Monsoon fails to land the takedown.
Quinn scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quinn scores with a three punch combo!
Monsoon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinn is fending him off so far but Monsoon persists. Nope, Quinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Quinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quinn.
Quinn lands a two punch combo.
Monsoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Quinn.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monsoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monsoon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quinn looks to land a combination. Monsoon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quinn misses with a head kick.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Monsoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Quinn which made him look bad.
Quinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsoon can do to turn this around?
Quinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quinn tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monsoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quinn avoids it really well and circles away.
Quinn misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Quinn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quinn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Quinn!
Mike Quinn retains his light heavyweight title!
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