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Convicted 5: Marley Fest PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Moneymaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phuc Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moneymaker Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Ami Aspelund - Apinamies. Yu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phuc-Yu Pay Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Phuc Yu 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Moneymaker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phuc Yu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu tries to clinch up.
Yu fails with a takedown attempt.
Yu clinches up with Moneymaker Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Moneymaker Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moneymaker Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moneymaker Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moneymaker Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moneymaker Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moneymaker Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moneymaker Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yu!
Moneymaker Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moneymaker Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moneymaker Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yu cracks Moneymaker Jr with a solid left hand.
Moneymaker Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yu trying to control but Moneymaker Jr is working from the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu wants to control from the top but Moneymaker Jr keeps moving.
Moneymaker Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moneymaker Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yu has managed to get both his arms back between Moneymaker Jr's legs - danger averted.
Moneymaker Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moneymaker Jr is breathing heavily.
Moneymaker Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moneymaker Jr has his foot on Yu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yu works his way back into a safe position though.
Yu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moneymaker Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moneymaker Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yu is looking to stand up but Moneymaker Jr won't let him.
Moneymaker Jr keeping moving, preventing Yu from controlling successfully.
Moneymaker Jr is looking to sinch up a triangle. Yu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Moneymaker Jr's body to avoid the submission. Moneymaker Jr has instead reached around Yu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Moneymaker Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alberto Moneymaker Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Jenkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rusty Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Withrow.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Withrow moved out of range.
Withrow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Jack Withrow has been cut.
Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Withrow has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Withrow avoids nicely.
Withrow clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Withrow is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to break free but Withrow has control.
Withrow tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Rusty Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Withrow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Withrow is controlling the position.
Withrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Withrow.
Withrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Withrow misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Withrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Withrow avoids it well.
Nice combo by Jenkins! Oh, that's hurt him - Withrow falls to the canvas and Jenkins follows him into side control.
Withrow is rocked!
Withrow misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Withrow is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins landing a few strikes.
Withrow seems to have recovered his senses.
Withrow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jenkins.
Withrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Withrow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins is thwarting Withrow's attempts to control the position.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Withrow wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Withrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Withrow drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Withrow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Withrow is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jenkins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Withrow.
Jenkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to stand but Withrow is controlling the position.
Withrow advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withrow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Withrow looks gassed!
Jenkins has one foot on Withrow's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Withrow.
Withrow is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Rusty Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Withrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up Jack Withrow's cut even more.
Jenkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Withrow. Withrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Withrow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Withrow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Withrow persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Withrow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Withrow lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenkins wants to stand but Withrow is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins kicks Withrow off and gets to his feet.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Withrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Withrow is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a jab to Withrow's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jenkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Withrow wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Withrow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins stalks Withrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Withrow's face. Withrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Withrow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Withrow avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Withrow takes the fight into the clinch.
Withrow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Withrow tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
Withrow lands an elbow inside.
Withrow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Withrow looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Withrow digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Withrow is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Withrow connects with a knee to the head.
Withrow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Withrow trying to stall but Jenkins improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Withrow as Jenkins tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withrow keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jenkins cracks Withrow with a nice body shot.
Withrow landing knees to the body.
Withrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Withrow won't allow it.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Withrow is controlling the position.
Jenkins has Withrow pushed against the cage.
Withrow lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Withrow won't allow it.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Withrow obliges.
Withrow just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
Withrow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rusty Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Withrow.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Withrow has him pressed against the cage.
Withrow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Withrow breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Withrow closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Withrow pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Rusty Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Withrow sprawls well.
Withrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Withrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withrow fails to land the takedown.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Withrow on that attempt.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Withrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Withrow also avoids with ease.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Withrow backpedaling.
Withrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Withrow wants to clinch.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Withrow rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Withrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Withrow also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Withrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rusty Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Withrow counters with a good low kick that Jenkins was not able to check.
Withrow tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Withrow darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Withrow won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Withrow is controlling him.
Jenkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Withrow smiles and moves away.
Withrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Withrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Withrow with a series of wild strikes but Withrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Withrow clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Withrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Withrow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Withrow tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Withrow pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Withrow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins has Withrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Withrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Withrow.
Withrow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Withrow throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins cracks Withrow with a big right hand but Withrow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
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.
Jenkins in side control, throwing shots but Withrow defends.
Withrow is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Withrow down.
Withrow tries to improve position but can't.
Jenkins is chipping away with strikes.
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Withrow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Withrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins slips a nice elbow through Withrow's hands, connecting with Withrow's forehead.
It looks like Jenkins is going to stand back up.
Withrow regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Withrow has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
Withrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins tries to stand but Withrow is controlling from the bottom.
Withrow has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Jenkins landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Withrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Withrow's legs - danger averted.
Withrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Withrow has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
Withrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Withrow wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Jenkins looks to clinch
and Withrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Withrow lands a left hand.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Withrow has the dominant position.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Withrow has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Withrow lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Withrow.
Withrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Withrow has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack Withrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Withrow lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins jumps guard but Withrow stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Withrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Withrow throws knees to the body.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Withrow throws knees to the body.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Withrows head.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Withrow has him pressed against the cage.
Withrow looking to slow down the pace here.
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 Rusty Jenkins.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Rusty Jenkins!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rusty Jenkins!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rusty Jenkins!
Rusty Jenkins wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammera Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Pierre has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hammera Head's chin.
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265 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hammera Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pierre, right into the meat.
Head lands a head kick. Pierre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like David Pierre has been cut.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Pierre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head throws a right and a left that Pierre avoids nicely.
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head is breathing heavily.
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierre moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Hammera Head has been cut.
Head really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pierre!
Head looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre drops Head with a beautiful combination! Head stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pierre is looking for the KO!
Head is rocked!
Pierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Pierre keeps Head at a distance using the push kick.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Pierre.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierre defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head misses with a hook.
Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammera Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head throws a hook to the side of Pierre's head but Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierre thumps Head with a low kick.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Head lands a really nice looking cross but Pierre seems unphased.
Pierre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Pierre lands but Head takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre scores with a three punch combo!
Hammera Head's cut is getting worse.
Jab by Pierre.
Pierre drops Head with a huge uppercut! Head drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pierre is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Vandrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Vandrel has chosen Tarantula - Pendulum as his entrance music. Jason Miller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seth Vandrel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Vandrel!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Vandrel pushes him off.
Vandrel looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Vandrel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vandrel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Vandrel is dominant here and he's now got Miller's back!
Vandrel doesn't have the hooks in and Miller manages to turn into his guard.
Vandrel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vandrel controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miller!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandrel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Vandrel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vandrel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Vandrel is proving a slippery customer.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vandrel on the ground.
Vandrel wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller trying to control the position.
Vandrel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel looking to pass the guard.
Vandrel passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vandrel passes to side control.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Vandrel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vandrel has managed to slip his arm under Miller's chin. This could be all over... yep, Miller is tapping out! Submission win for Vandrel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Vandrel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lattavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Lattavo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Lattavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Piper!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper needs to keep his hands up - Lattavo had a free shot at his head there.
Piper throws a jab but it's blocked by Lattavo.
A big right from Lattavo misses.
Lattavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piper.
Peter Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piper shoots in for a double leg but Lattavo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lattavo looks to land a left hand but Piper moved out of range nicely.
Lattavo throws a big shot that misses.
Piper tries to clinch there but Lattavo circles away.
Lattavo throws a series of strikes that have Piper backpedaling.
Piper tries to clinch but Lattavo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lattavo's waist but Lattavo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Piper off to one side.
Piper tries to clinch up.
Lattavo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lattavo wants it to stay on the feet.
Anthony Lattavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Piper.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lattavo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattavo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Piper looking to pass the guard.
Lattavo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lattavo tries to get out of the position.
Lattavo wants to stand but Piper is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lattavo wants to stand up but Piper is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Piper misses with a body kick.
Lattavo slaps away a takedown attempt from Piper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lattavo swats away the attempt to clinch by Piper.
Piper tries to clinch up.
Piper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lattavo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lattavo counters with a left and a right that stings Piper.
Lattavo connects with a crisp jab.
Piper misses with a looping left.
Lattavo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Piper misses with a body shot
and Lattavo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Piper misses the body punch
and Lattavo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lattavo slips a jab from Piper.
Piper tries for a takedown but Lattavo circles away easily
and Lattavo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lattavo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Piper clinches but Lattavo breaks the clinch
and Lattavo counters with a left to the body.
Piper doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Lattavo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the position.
Piper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lattavo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lattavo is refusing to be controlled, as Piper sits in half guard.
Lattavo is trying to maintain the position but Piper is very close to passing his half guard.
Piper working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lattavo's thigh. Lattavo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lattavo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lattavo cracks a nice hook into Piper's ribs.
Lattavo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lattavo counters with a right hand to the body.
Piper fails with the takedown
and Lattavo counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Piper
and Lattavo counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Piper misses
and Lattavo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lattavo cracks Piper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lattavo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Piper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lattavo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper misses with a body shot
and Lattavo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Piper won't be happy with that.
Piper struggling a bit here.
Lattavo wants to stand but Piper is controlling his arm.
Piper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lattavo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Piper manages to get to full guard.
Piper has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lattavo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Piper.
Lattavo trying to control the position but Piper is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Piper but he's now mounted!
Piper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Piper is squirming around, avoiding Lattavo's attempts to control the action.
Piper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lattavo wants to control the pace but Piper is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lattavo controlling from mount.
Piper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Piper looking for submissions off his back.
Piper is looking for a sweep. Lattavo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lattavo is working away from the top position though.
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.
Piper is not content to let Lattavo control the position.
Piper manages to get to full guard.
Lattavo preventing the sweep.
Piper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lattavo uses it to pass to side control.
Lattavo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lattavo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lattavo.
Piper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lattavo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lattavo throws a hook but Piper avoids it easily.
Lattavo scores with a shot to the body.
Lattavo connects with a nice looking jab.
Piper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lattavo counters with a left to the body.
Piper looks to clinch
and Lattavo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Piper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lattavo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lattavo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anthony Lattavo is winning the standup battle so far.
Piper looks to clinch
and Lattavo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piper misses with a body shot
and Lattavo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lattavo counter with a right hand.
Anthony Lattavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Piper.
Piper misses with a takedown
letting Lattavo counter with a right hand.
Lattavo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Piper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Piper tries to clinch up
and Lattavo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Piper wants to clinch
and Lattavo counters with a two punch combo.
Piper misses the body punch
so Lattavo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peter Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lattavo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lattavo stands up from Piper's guard - Lattavo perhaps looking for a knockout.
A lazy left from Lattavo finds it's target.
Piper misses with a jab to the body
and Piper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piper has his takedown stuffed
and Lattavo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lattavo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lattavo is looking to stand up but Piper won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lattavo stays in close to Piper's body and controls the position.
Anthony Lattavo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Piper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lattavo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Piper shoots and misses
and Lattavo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lattavo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Piper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lattavo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lattavo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Piper tries to move into range but Lattavo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Piper.
Piper wants to clinch but Lattavo slips to the side
and Lattavo counters with a nice body shot.
Piper wants to clinch
and Lattavo counters with a straight right hand.
Lattavo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lattavo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piper can do to turn this around?
Lattavo misses with a double jab.
Piper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lattavo to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lattavo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anthony Lattavo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Piper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lattavo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lattavo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Anthony Lattavo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Anthony Lattavo!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Anthony Lattavo!
Anthony Lattavo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kruk Ma Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ma Kali's entrance music is ONLY FEAR OF DEATH. A fine choice. 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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25
213 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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23
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kruk Ma Kali!
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, Kirk Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ma Kali throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ma Kali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Ma Kali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ma Kali circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ma Kali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ma Kali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Kirk Murphy has been cut.
Murphy looks gassed!
A jab from Ma Kali finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ma Kali cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ma Kali finish him?
Murphy is rocked!
Ma Kali flashes Murphy a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Murphy's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Murphy crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ma Kali punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kruk Ma Kali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lombardo Limba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Pemberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limba comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Voodoo People. Ethan Pemberton looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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25
177 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lombardo Limba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Pemberton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limba clinches.
Limba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Limba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Limba landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ethan Pemberton has been cut.
Limba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pemberton.
Pemberton looks gassed!
Limba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pemberton's face.
Limba keeps control of Pemberton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Limba lands a knee to the body.
Limba lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Limba.
Limba connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Limba.
Limba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
Limba lands a nice knee to the body.
Limba lands a good knee to the midsection. Pemberton won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Limba slowing the pace effectively.
Limba scores with a knee to the head.
Pemberton is rocked!
Limba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Limba.
Limba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Limba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pemberton's face.
Limba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Limba crunches a lovely knee into Pemberton's ribcage.
Limba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pemberton's face.
Pemberton fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba landing knees to the head.
Pemberton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Pemberton.
Limba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pemberton.
Limba working Pemberton over with knees to the body.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
Limba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pemberton tries to score a body lock takedown but Limba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pemberton looking for a takedown.
Limba landing knees to the head.
Limba lands a hook that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
Limba lands a nice knee to the body.
Limba dodges an elbow strike from Pemberton.
Pemberton tries to pull guard but Limba won't allow it.
Limba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pemberton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Limba scores with a shoulder strike.
Limba lands a nice shot to the body.
Limba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Pemberton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Limba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Limba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Limba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pemberton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pemberton trying to stall but Limba improves his position.
Pemberton tries to break the clinch but Limba is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Limba.
Limba working Pemberton over with knees to the body.
Pemberton tries to score a body lock takedown but Limba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Limba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pemberton's face.
Pemberton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pemberton tries to pull guard but Limba holds him up against the cage and eventually Pemberton drops back down to his feet.
Limba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Limba lands a hook that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
A shot in the inside from Limba.
Limba has Pemberton pressed against the cage.
Pemberton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Limba.
Limba connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Pemberton.
Limba lands a good knee to the midsection. Pemberton won't want to take too many of those.
Pemberton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Limba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Limba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pemberton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba throws a right and a left that Pemberton avoids nicely.
Limba closes the distance and clinches.
Limba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pemberton is trying to force a seperation but Limba has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Pemberton tries to pull guard but Limba holds him up against the cage and eventually Pemberton drops back down to his feet.
Limba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pemberton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Limba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Limba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Limba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Limba has Pemberton pressed against the cage.
Pemberton is working for takedown but Limba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Limba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pemberton's face.
Pemberton jumps guard but Limba stands there with Pemberton around his waist. Pemberton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Limba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Limba throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Pemberton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Limba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pemberton's face.
Limba lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Limba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pemberton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pemberton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Limba crunches a lovely knee into Pemberton's ribcage.
Limba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pemberton is working for takedown but Limba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Limba scores with a knee to the head.
Limba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pemberton swings wildly with an uppercut but Limba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Limba crunches a lovely knee into Pemberton's ribcage.
Pemberton fails to pull guard.
Limba lands with a light punch inside.
Limba working Pemberton over with knees to the body.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
Pemberton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Limba lands with a light punch inside.
Pemberton decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Limba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pemberton, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pemberton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Limba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pemberton. Pemberton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Limba scores with a jab. Pemberton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Limba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pemberton, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lombardo Limba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Pemberton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Limba blocks a head kick by Pemberton.
Limba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pemberton tries to clinch there but Limba circles away.
Limba gets a clinch.
Limba landing knees to the body.
Limba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pemberton can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Limba obliges.
Limba scores a nice knee to the body.
Pemberton missing with knees to the body.
Limba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Limba slows down the pace here.
Limba scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Limba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pemberton tries to pull guard but Limba holds him up against the cage and eventually Pemberton drops back down to his feet.
Limba lands a shoulder strike.
Limba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Limba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Limba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lombardo Limba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Limba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pemberton jumps guard but Limba stands there with Pemberton around his waist. Pemberton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Limba lands a body shot.
Pemberton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Limba walks away with a smile on his face. Pemberton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Pemberton.
Limba lands with an overhand left.
Limba throws a series of punches but Pemberton avoids them all with ease.
Pemberton darts in trying to clinch
and Limba counters with a stiff right hand.
Limba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pemberton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pemberton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Limba as he avoids it easily.
Limba misses with a few strikes there.
Pemberton fails with a takedown attempt.
Pemberton misses with a low kick.
Limba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pemberton.
Limba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Limba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Limba connects with a knee to the head.
Limba presses Pemberton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pemberton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Limba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Limba is pressed up against the cage. Pemberton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Limba down to the mat. Limba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by Limba.
Limba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Limba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pemberton circles away quickly and effectively.
Limba throws a shot to the body.
Pemberton shoots for a takedown but Limba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pemberton fails with the takedown.
Limba lands with a kick to the temple. Pemberton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick there by Limba.
Limba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pemberton's head.
Pemberton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Limba did well to prevent Pemberton getting side control.
Pemberton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba is trying to get back to full guard.
Pemberton trying to control from half guard but Limba is working away.
Pemberton wants to work for an arm triangle but Limba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Limba wants to get back to his feet.
Pemberton with the ground and pound but Limba uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pemberton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Limba's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Limba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pemberton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lombardo Limba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limba moves into the clinch.
Limba lands with a left to the head.
Pemberton pushes off an throws an elbow but Limba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Limba lands with a right to the head.
Limba with a knee to the head.
Limba scores with a knee to the head.
Limba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pemberton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Limba smiles and moves away.
Limba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pemberton on the side of the head.
Limba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pemberton takes one on the button.
Lombardo Limba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limba blocks a head kick by Pemberton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lombardo Limba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Pemberton'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. This is the final round!
Pemberton tries to keep at a distance but Limba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pemberton can't get the takedown.
Limba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Limba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Limba as the two fighters clinch.
Pemberton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Limba walks away with a smile on his face. Pemberton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Limba forces Pemberton back against the cage and clinches.
Limba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
Limba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pemberton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Pemberton.
Limba lands a good knee to the midsection. Pemberton won't want to take too many of those.
Pemberton fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Limba.
Limba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pemberton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Limba smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limba tests Pemberton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba throws a head kick that misses.
Pemberton closes the distance and clinches up with Limba, looking for a takedown. Pemberton pushes Limba against the cage but Limba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Limba.
Limba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Limba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pemberton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Limba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Limba drives through and clinches with Pemberton against the cage.
Limba working Pemberton over with knees to the body.
Pemberton tightens his grip and picks Limba up, before dumping him to the ground. Limba manages to land in guard.
Pemberton is looking to advance position but Limba has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Limba works his way to his opponent's back.
Limba working for a choke but Pemberton is defending well.
Limba trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pemberton trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limba is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limba looking for the RNC.
Pemberton prevents Limba from getting a body triangle.
Pemberton wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba is trying to stick to Pemberton's back but Pemberton is turning into Limba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Limba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pemberton.
Limba wriggles free and stands up.
A jab from Limba does it's job there.
Both fighters circling a little - Limba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Limba moves into the clinch.
Limba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pemberton fails to pull guard.
Limba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pemberton blocks it with crossed arms.
Limba trying to stall but Pemberton improves his position.
Pemberton looking for a takedown.
Pemberton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pemberton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Limba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pemberton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pemberton wants to get back to striking at distance but Limba won't allow it.
Limba lands a right hand.
Limba connects with a knee to the head.
Limba scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pemberton.
Pemberton tries to score a body lock takedown but Limba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Limba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
Limba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Limba.
Limba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pemberton.
Limba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pemberton up against the cage.
Pemberton is trying to break the clinch but Limba has him pressed against the cage.
Limba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo Limba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pemberton wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Limba.
Pemberton tries to score a body lock takedown but Limba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Limba is pressed up against the cage. Pemberton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Limba down to the mat. Limba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Limba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pemberton's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Limba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pemberton throws a head kick that misses.
Ethan Pemberton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pemberton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lombardo Limba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Limba 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 for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Lombardo Limba wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tora Noshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Giovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noshi comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Tell Me - Concorde Dawn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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199 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tora Noshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Noshi misses the target.
Giovanni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giovanni.
Noshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Noshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giovanni avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giovanni.
Noshi controlling the action here for a moment.
Giovanni cracks Noshi with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Giovanni.
Giovanni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noshi backwards.
Noshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giovanni blocks it with crossed arms.
Noshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noshi.
Noshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giovanni.
Giovanni avoiding damage as Noshi throws knees to the body.
Giovanni has Noshi pushed against the cage.
Giovanni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giovanni blocks it with crossed arms.
Giovanni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Giovanni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giovanni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giovanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Noshi is just out of range.
Noshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giovanni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Giovanni.
Left hook, right uppercut from Giovanni.
Giovanni looks to throw the jab but Noshi is out of range.
Noshi misses with a head kick.
Giovanni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noshi throws a sloppy head kick
and Giovanni counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Giovanni to counter with a crisp jab.
Noshi misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni looks to land a combination but Noshi avoids it well.
Noshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giovanni lands an overhand right.
Noshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut.
Giovanni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noshi is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Noshi.
Giovanni lands a really nice looking cross but Noshi seems unphased.
Noshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Noshi.
Giovanni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noshi momentarily.
Giovanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giovanni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noshi on the side of the head.
Noshi misses with a wild combination.
Noshi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giovanni lands a with a good body shot.
Giovanni might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noshi wants to clinch up but Giovanni keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Giovanni coming out on top.
Giovanni with a jab.
Noshi is rocked!
Noshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Noshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noshi misses with a straight left.
Noshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Noshi misses with a straight right.
Giovanni lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Giovanni there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Giovanni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni cracks Noshi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Noshi falls to his knees and Giovanni doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Giovanni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norrin Radd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivano Vrh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Norrin Radd has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norrin Radd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivano Vrh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Radd misses.
Radd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vrh.
Vrh throws a series of punches but Radd avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Vrh.
Radd lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Vrh.
A nice combination there by Radd.
Vrh throws out a loose jab but Radd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norrin Radd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radd misses with a straight right.
A cross from Radd lands.
Vrh is rocked!
Radd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrh.
Vrh is still on wobbly legs! Can Radd finish him?
A big left from Radd misses.
A big right from Radd misses.
Vrh seems to have recovered his senses.
Radd throws a series of punches but Vrh avoids them all with ease.
Vrh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vrh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Radd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vrh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radd tries to avoid it but Vrh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radd to the ground. Radd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Radd does no damage.
Radd throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrh.
Vrh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norrin Radd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vrh connects with a right hand. Radd shakes it off.
Radd throws a one two combo.
Radd throws out a loose jab but Vrh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radd throws a lazy right hand but Vrh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radd looks to land a right hand but Vrh moved out of range.
Radd throws the left hand but Vrh avoids the punch easily.
Vrh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vrh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radd counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrh slips a straight right by Radd.
Vrh tries to clinch but Radd is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Radd misses the target.
Radd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Vrh avoids the body shot from Radd.
Vrh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Radd to score with a decent uppercut.
Vrh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vrh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Radd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vrh throws a head punch that misses.
Radd has had enough of the clinch but Vrh keeps him there for the moment.
Vrh has Radd pressed against the cage.
Radd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Radd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norrin Radd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivano Vrh.
Radd leaves Vrh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Radd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrh's head backwards.
Vrh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vrh misses with a takedown attempt - Radd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Radd misses.
Vrh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vrh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Radd throws a nice looking combination but Vrh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radd closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vrh! Radd dives in looking to finish! Vrh is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norrin Radd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woods has chosen Jackson 5 - ABC as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferdinand Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Woods!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Woods shoots in but Marcos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcos misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Marcos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdinand Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Woods.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Marcos lands a jab.
Marcos scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcos throws a chopping leg kick but Woods manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Woods has a takedown stuffed.
Marcos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Marcos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Manny Woods has been cut.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marcos finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head.
Woods tries for a takedown but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcos throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Marcos. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcos clobbers Woods with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods looks gassed!
Marcos throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by Marcos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marcos, as that shot connected.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcos moves away.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marcos sprawls well. Marcos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Marcos.
Marcos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferdinand Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcos slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Marcos throws a head kick that misses.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.
Marcos looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well.
Marcos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Marcos.
A punch combination from Marcos misses.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woods.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Marcos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Woods shoots for a takedown but Marcos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Marcos.
Marcos scores with a nice body kick.
Marcos with a jab.
Woods slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcos lands a hook that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Marcos is looking to break free of the clinch but Woods has double underhooks.
Woods tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcos is working Woods over against the cage.
Marcos is trying to maintain a safe position but Woods gets an underhook and turns Marcos into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marcos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcos looking to stall.
Marcos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marcos lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.
Woods tries for a takedown but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
Marcos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Marcos.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcos scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcos dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Woods walks into a straight right hand from Marcos.
Marcos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Marcos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marcos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Woods's head.
Marcos defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Marcos keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marcos keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marcos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcos tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Marcos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Woods's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marcos.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Marcos throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
Marcos throws a big shot that misses.
Marcos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods is trying desperately to land a takedown but Marcos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Woods.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Woods has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos is looking to break free of the clinch but Woods has double underhooks.
Marcos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcos landing knees to the head.
Marcos tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferdinand Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Woods.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marcos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woods tries to clinch but Marcos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marcos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
Marcos throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
Marcos throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Marcos cracks Woods with an open hand slap.
Marcos throws a series of punches but Woods moves out of range.
Woods takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcos tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcos lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferdinand Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
Marcos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Marcos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods fails to land the takedown.
Marcos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marcos 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.
Marcos lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos throws a series of strikes that have Woods backpedaling.
Woods is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Marcos knocks Woods out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ferdinand Marcos!
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