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Champions 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is job2 do - doo doo doo. Floyd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. California Waiting by Kings of Leon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Floyd!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luutch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luutch moves into the clinch.
Luutch stops a takedown attempt from Floyd.
Floyd is working for takedown but Luutch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Floyd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Floyd wants to stall.
Floyd goes for a takedown attempt but Luutch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larry Luutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Floyd.
Luutch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Floyd.
Nice sprawl there from Luutch as Floyd shoots in.
Luutch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luutch tries to close the distance and clinch but Floyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luutch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Floyd shoots for a takedown but Luutch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Floyd - just one landing.
Luutch misses with a takedown attempt - Floyd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Floyd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd blocks a head kick by Luutch.
Floyd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luutch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luutch closes the distance and pushes Floyd back into the cage.
Luutch breaks from the clinch.
Floyd scores a takedown into full mount!
Floyd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luutch is just holding on here. Floyd manages to take his back.
Floyd looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Luutch is controlling Floyd 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Floyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luutch manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd throwing strikes from guard but Luutch blocks nicely.
Luutch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Floyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Floyd thows a big elbow that misses.
Floyd stopping the sweep attempt from Luutch.
Floyd throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Floyd wants to control from the top but Luutch keeps moving.
Floyd wants to pass the guard but Luutch is keeping the position.
Floyd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luutch drives through and clinches with Floyd against the cage.
Luutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Floyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luutch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luutch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Floyd's efforts to push away.
Luutch breaks from the clinch.
Floyd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luutch was covering up waiting for the punch and Floyd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Floyd looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Floyd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luutch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Floyd, into his guard.
Luutch trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luutch looking to pass the guard.
Luutch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Floyd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Floyd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Floyd!
Luutch is breathing heavily.
Luutch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Luutch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Floyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Floyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luutch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Floyd blocks the leg kick.
Luutch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Floyd counters with a single leg into guard. Luutch didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Floyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Floyd wants to pass the guard but Luutch is keeping the position.
Floyd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luutch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Floyd, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luutch gets to his feet. Floyd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Larry Luutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luutch throws a sloppy head kick and Floyd moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Luutch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Luutch shows good takedown defense.
Floyd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Luutch!
Floyd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Floyd.
Floyd swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luutch is now in Floyd's guard. A big mistake from Floyd there, giving up the dominant position!
Floyd trying to control the position here.
Floyd had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Luutch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Floyd Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Luutch's back instead.
Floyd doesn't have the hooks in and Luutch manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luutch trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd 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.
Floyd keeping moving, preventing Luutch from controlling successfully.
Floyd looking to control.
Floyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luutch is aware though and is defending well.
Floyd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luutch clinches but Floyd breaks the clinch
and Floyd counters with a single leg into guard. Luutch didn't expect that.
Luutch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luutch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Floyd is one step ahead there.
Floyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luutch wants to stand up but Floyd is controlling him.
Luutch is looking for a triangle but Floyd pushes his legs off easily.
Floyd thows a big elbow that misses.
Floyd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Floyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luutch is keeping the position for now.
Randall Floyd has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luutch throws a head kick that misses.
Floyd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larry Luutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Floyd.
Floyd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luutch sprawls well initially but Floyd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Luutch is trying to get back to full guard.
Floyd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Floyd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Floyd seems to be working for a kimura but Luutch defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Floyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luutch wants to clinch but Floyd slips to the side
and Floyd counters with a takedown into side control.
Floyd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luutch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Floyd but great work by Luutch.
Floyd striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Luutch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Floyd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luutch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Floyd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luutch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Floyd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luutch working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luutch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luutch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Floyd struggling a bit here.
Floyd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Luutch is looking for a kimura but Floyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luutch to get the leverage.
Floyd trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Floyd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luutch leaves Floyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Floyd shoots in for a double leg but Luutch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Luutch tries to clinch but Floyd moves away
and Floyd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Floyd.
Luutch pushes Floyd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Floyd shoots in and bounces Luutch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Floyd wants to control from the top but Luutch keeps moving.
Floyd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luutch is looking for a triangle but Floyd pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luutch looking for a sweep. Not yet Luutch, not yet.
Floyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Floyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Floyd has gone for a leg lock! Luutch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Floyd's guard.
Floyd wants to sweep but no luck.
Floyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luutch defends well.
Floyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Floyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luutch stands up and waves to Floyd to follow him.
Floyd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luutch has closed the distance and engaged Floyd in a clinch.
Luutch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Larry Luutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Floyd.
Luutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Floyd is working for takedown but Luutch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Floyd manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Floyd working a defensive guard here.
Luutch pushing down on Floyd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Randall Floyd just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Luutch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Floyd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luutch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luutch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Floyd manages to get himself to full guard.
Luutch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luutch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Floyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luutch is aware though and is defending well.
Luutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luutch pushing down on Floyd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luutch wants to control but Floyd is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Luutch tries to free his leg and advance position but Floyd is retaining full guard.
Luutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luutch has gone for a leg lock! Floyd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Luutch's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Floyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Floyd pushes down on Luutch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Luutch is looking for a sweep. Floyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luutch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luutch actively working from the bottom here.
Floyd uses his free foot to push down on Luutch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luutch.
Floyd lands a big shot there that rocks Luutch but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Floyd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luutch is looking to escape.
Floyd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Luutch tries to hold on but Floyd pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luutch is looking to escape.
Floyd goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Luutch turns into him and now he's in Floyd's guard.
Floyd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luutch is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Floyd working for a guillotine from mount but Luutch is in no mood to give up.
Floyd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Luutch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Luutch!
Luutch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luutch is looking for a kimura here.
Floyd wants to control but Luutch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Floyd dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Floyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luutch, pushing him back against the cage.
Luutch connects with a knee to the head.
Luutch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Floyd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Floyd showed some decent athleticism there.
Floyd wants to control but Luutch is keeping him busy.
Floyd prevents Luutch from improving his position.
Floyd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Floyd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Floyd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luutch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Floyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luutch sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Luutch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luutch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luutch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Floyd.
Floyd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Floyd trying to control from Luutch's half guard. Luutch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two 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.
Floyd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luutch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luutch has escaped and now he's on top!
Luutch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luutch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luutch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Floyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luutch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luutch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luutch is aware though and is defending well.
Luutch postures up.
Luutch trying to control but Floyd is working from the bottom.
Floyd striking off his back but it's not causing Luutch any problems.
Floyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luutch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Floyd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luutch is one step ahead there.
Floyd wants to get back to his feet but Luutch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luutch forces his way into half guard.
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.
Luutch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Floyd is just riding it out for now. Luutch eventually gives up the hold.
Luutch seems to be working for a kimura but Floyd defends the submission attempt.
Randall Floyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luutch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Floyd is just riding it out for now. Luutch eventually gives up the hold.
Luutch is trying to control the action in half guard but Floyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larry Luutch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Floyd trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Floyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Floyd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Floyd!
Randall Floyd is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James McEchrean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunel Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James McEchrean !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yunel Martinez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez scores with a takedown into McEchrean 's guard.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but McEchrean is keeping the position.
Martinez prevents McEchrean from getting back to his feet.
Martinez stays in close to McEchrean 's body and controls the position.
McEchrean wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McEchrean wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
McEchrean looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martinez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McEchrean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McEchrean prevents Martinez from improving position.
McEchrean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez takes a little break here. McEchrean wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
I looks like Martinez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Martinez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McEchrean is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martinez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martinez is staying tight to McEchrean 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Martinez tries to move into full mount but can't pass McEchrean 's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McEchrean is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on McEchrean 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martinez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McEchrean prevents Martinez from moving into mount.
McEchrean is trying to get back to half guard.
McEchrean is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McEchrean lands with a thumping leg kick.
McEchrean shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but McEchrean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McEchrean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but McEchrean is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martinez advances to half guard.
Martinez controlling the action here.
McEchrean wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Martinez stalling.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McEchrean tries to kick Martinez off but Martinez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martinez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McEchrean !
Martinez controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yunel Martinez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McEchrean has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McEchrean prevents it.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunel Martinez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martinez tries to clinch but McEchrean is having none of it.
McEchrean swinging wilding here.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez closes the distance and pushes McEchrean back into the cage.
McEchrean can't break the clinch.
Martinez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McEchrean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez fails with the takedown
and McEchrean counters with a head kick. That will keep Martinez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McEchrean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
James McEchrean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunel Martinez.
McEchrean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEchrean shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Martinez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McEchrean has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Martinez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McEchrean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martinez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McEchrean is pulling down on Martinez's head to control his posture.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McEchrean is keeping the position for now.
McEchrean trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McEchrean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martinez's guard! Nice work there by McEchrean !
Martinez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McEchrean !
Martinez controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McEchrean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez controlling from the full mount.
McEchrean is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yunel Martinez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez shoots in and bounces McEchrean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yunel Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McEchrean trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez pushes down on McEchrean 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McEchrean wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Martinez controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunel Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McEchrean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McEchrean is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McEchrean is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez slows the pace down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McEchrean wants to get back to his feet but Martinez drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McEchrean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yunel Martinez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez shoots in and bounces McEchrean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McEchrean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez won't allow McEchrean to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEchrean can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez prevents McEchrean from improving his position.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McEchrean is trying to stand up here but Martinez is controlling him well.
Martinez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but McEchrean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martinez content to control rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yunel Martinez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McEchrean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez wants to clinch
and McEchrean counters with a one-two to the body.
Yunel Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James McEchrean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez shoots for a double leg takedown but McEchrean sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McEchrean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McEchrean slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McEchrean lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martinez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McEchrean trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez works his way into side control.
McEchrean wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McEchrean prevents Martinez from improving position.
James McEchrean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McEchrean is trying to improve his position.
McEchrean manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martinez's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yunel Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yunel Martinez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramiz Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores has chosen Sail - Armin Van Buuren as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ramiz Hassan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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21
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramiz Hassan!
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, Rafinha Flores!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flores prevents Hassan from getting back to his feet.
Flores must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flores chips away with some ground and pound.
Flores slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hassan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flores stops Hassan from standing up.
Hassan is breathing heavily.
Flores distracts Hassan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flores pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hassan is keeping the position for now.
Flores scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flores scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hassan working a defensive guard here.
Hassan wants to stand up but Flores is controlling him.
Flores working some strikes from top position.
Flores working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flores trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Flores postures up and lands a big shot to Hassan's brow.
Flores wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Flores landing some decent shots from 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.
Flores controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flores wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Flores postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flores trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flores is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flores chips away with some ground and pound.
Flores keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hassan's head.
Flores distracts Hassan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flores landing some decent shots from guard.
Flores landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores chips away with some ground and pound.
Hassan wants to stand up but Flores is controlling him.
Flores is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rafinha Flores just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flores throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flores slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan takes one on the button.
Flores rushes Hassan and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores jumps into guard, dragging Hassan to the mat.
Flores managing to control the position.
Hassan takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Flores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Flores had control of the position.
Flores keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Flores dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flores shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flores connects with a nice short shot to Hassan's temple.
Flores content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flores lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Flores there.
Flores seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flores passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hassan!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hassan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hassan looks a forlorn figure.
Flores is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hassan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flores has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hassan's face.
Hassan taking shots to the head.
Flores raining down shots from the mount!
Hassan is working to get back to half guard.
Hassan wants to control but Flores is having none of it.
Flores breaks from Hassan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flores lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hassan is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to stand up.
Flores scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hassan?
Flores with a couple of short strikes.
Hassan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Flores landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flores controlling the position easily from mount.
Hassan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flores pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flores connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flores postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hassan looks a forlorn figure.
Flores lands a big shot there that rocks Hassan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hassan is looking to get to half guard.
Hassan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Flores controlling from mount.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Flores landing punches.
Hassan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flores is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hassan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flores looking to finish Hassan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hassan!
Flores scoring with strikes but Hassan is staying in there.
Flores looking to finish Hassan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hassan!
Hassan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Flores sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flores lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hassan wants to hold on but Flores pushes him away.
Hassan working to try and regain half guard.
Rafinha Flores has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hassan taking shots to the head.
Hassan really wants to buck Flores off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Flores moves into range and clinches up with Hassan.
Hassan gets underhooks to prevent Flores's takedown attempt.
Flores has clasped his hands together around Hassan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hassan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Flores tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flores throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hassan is trying to improve his position.
Hassan is trying to buck Flores off.
Flores landing a few strikes.
Hassan is trying to escape the position but Flores is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Flores is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Flores cracks Hassan with a big elbow.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flores scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hassan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but Flores drags him back down.
Flores scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hassan to see if he's OK.
Flores prevents Hassan from escaping the position.
Flores controlling the position.
Flores in side control lands a decent elbow.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flores was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flores wants to control the pace but Hassan is squirming around nicely.
Hassan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Flores cracks Hassan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
You get the feeling that Hassan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Flores lands a heavy elbow.
Flores punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hassan tries to hold on but Flores postures up.
Hassan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hassan is squirming around, avoiding Flores's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to stand.
Flores looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hassan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hassan is looking to improve his position but Flores isn't that keen on the idea.
Hassan is squirming around, avoiding Flores's attempts to control the action.
Hassan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hassan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Flores landing strikes from the mount and Hassan is in trouble!
Flores lands a big shot there that rocks Hassan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flores connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hassan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hassan can't escape the position.
Flores is working for a guillotine from mount but Hassan frees his head quite easily.
Flores lands a big shot there that rocks Hassan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flores controlling from the full mount.
Ramiz Hassan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafinha Flores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hassan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Flores comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flores has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Flores!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lasner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Carandang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
3 - 6 - 1 |
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240 lbs
1 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lasner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Carandang!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carandang thows a body kick. Lasner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lasner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carandang being controlled here, momentarily.
Carandang can't keep his opponent in guard - Lasner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lasner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Lasner is going to stand back up.
Lasner is looking to pass Carandang's guard but actually Carandang recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasner stands up from Carandang's guard - Lasner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lasner is breathing heavily.
Lasner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carandang defends it nicely.
Carandang keeps Lasner at a distance using the push kick.
A nice combination there by Carandang.
It looks like Brock Lasner has been cut.
Carandang throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carandang lands a head kick. Lasner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carandang scores with a sloppy right hand. Lasner should have avoided that one.
Carandang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lasner if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carandang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carandang. Carandang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lasner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carandang throws a head kick that Lasner semi-blocks.
Carandang lands a high kick!
Carandang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carandang stuffs the takedown attempt from Lasner. Lasner gets slowly back to his feet.
Carandang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carandang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rico Carandang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasner misses with a wild body shot.
Lasner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lasner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lasner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carandang feints and then cracks Lasner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lasner down.
Carandang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lasner's head.
Lasner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carandang avoids it really well and circles away.
Carandang moves out of range of the strikes.
Carandang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carandang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lasner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lasner trying to control the position from guard on top but Carandang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carandang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lasner passes Carandang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lasner moves into full mount! Carandang won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasner scoring with strikes but Carandang is staying in there.
Carandang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lasner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lasner scoring with strikes but Carandang is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lasner landing shots from mount.
Lasner lands a big shot there that rocks Carandang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Carandang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lasner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lasner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lasner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lasner content to control rather than advance.
Carandang is looking for a sweep. Lasner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lasner 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.
Carandang wants to get back to his feet.
Lasner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Lasner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasner with a couple of short strikes.
Lasner controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carandang looks a forlorn figure.
Lasner is landing with some decent strikes but Carandang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carandang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasner landing strikes from the mount.
Lasner looking to isolate an arm here. Carandang doesn't see it coming and as Lasner extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lasner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lasner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Uni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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295 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhamad Uni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jacob Kain has been cut.
Kain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Muhamad Uni has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Kain. No joy for Uni on that attempt.
Uni shoots in but no luck this time.
Kain defending well as Uni loads up on a big left hand.
Uni thows a body shot but no joy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Uni has eaten all the pies!
Uni misses with the combination.
Muhamad Uni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kain lands a body shot.
Uni looks gassed!
Kain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uni throws a combination that misses
and Kain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uni's guard.
Kain trying to control but Uni is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kain manages to get himself to full guard.
Uni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kain trying to keep a closed guard but Uni is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uni won't allow Kain to sweep him here.
Kain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Uni looks for the body kick but Kain saw that one coming.
Kain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Uni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uni stuffs the takedown.
Kain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uni counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uni with the ground and pound but Kain regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kain is refusing to be controlled, as Uni sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uni throws a strike but Kain avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kain throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kain controls Uni momentarily but Uni frees himself.
Uni stands up from Kain's guard - Uni perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uni circles away quickly and effectively.
Uni misses with a combination
and Kain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kain lands with a punch from half guard.
Kain prevents Uni from improving his position.
Kain prevents Uni from standing back up.
Kain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kain prevents Uni from standing back up.
Uni is refusing to be controlled, as Kain sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kain somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kain misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uni scores with a nice strike.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uni as he jumps to the side.
Uni cracks Kain with a good jab.
Uni misses with a combination
and Kain counters with a straight right hand.
Uni throws a right hand that Kain ducks under and follows up with a left that Kain also avoids with ease.
Uni shoots for a double leg takedown but Kain sprawls well. He's pushed Uni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kain fails with a takedown attempt.
Uni tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uni counters with a nice uppercut.
Kain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Kain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Uni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uni misses with a straight right.
Uni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacob Kain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uni missing with a left hand there. Kain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Muhamad Uni's cut even more.
Uni walks into a stiff left hand from Kain.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uni throws a combination that misses
and Kain counters with a crisp one two that drops Uni! Kain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Uni to his feet! Uni is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kain lands a left and a right that send Uni crashing to the mat, dazed. Kain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uni is rocked!
Muhamad Uni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uni tries to avoid it but Kain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uni to the ground. Uni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uni is still on wobbly legs! Can Kain finish him?
Uni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uni seems to have recovered his senses.
Uni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kain swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Uni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uni throws a left and a right that both miss
so Kain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Uni lands a nice hook to Kain's body. Kain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uni is defended easily by Kain.
Uni tries a head kick but it misses.
Uni misses with a double jab
and Kain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Uni to counter with a crisp jab.
Kain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uni.
Uni looks to score with a jab to the body but Kain is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uni misses with the combination.
Kain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uni's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Uni tries to get to full guard but Kain has control of the leg.
Uni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uni is looking to escape.
Kain working Uni over with strikes.
Uni tries to get to full guard but Kain has control of the leg.
Kain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uni on the ground.
Nice strikes from Kain there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kain feints and as Uni raises his hands in defense, Kain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uni wants to stand and escape but Kain is having none of it.
Uni wriggles free and stands up.
Kain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Uni misses with a straight right.
Uni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kain was well out of range. Poor timing from Uni.
Kain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uni 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.
Kain stops Uni from standing up.
Uni wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kain is controlling him.
Kain preventing the sweep.
Jacob Kain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uni throws a head kick that misses.
Uni has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Kain scores with a four punch combination!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muhamad Uni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacob Kain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lightning does the work. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarney swinging wilding here.
Sarney throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Sarney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarney throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brooks's head backwards.
Sarney loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Brooks looks to land a combination but Sarney avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarney.
Sarney works the jab nicely.
Sarney clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Sarney scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sarney lands a nice knee to the body.
Brooks looks gassed!
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Sarney.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Sarney is stalling here.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks is rocked!
Sarney landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarney.
Sarney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sarney just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Sarney.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sarney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks letting Sarney take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sarney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarney.
A nice left hand lands by Sarney.
A short uppercut from Sarney.
Sarney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney is looking to control Brooks's arms but Brooks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sarney has his back to the cage.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarney.
Brooks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Sarney blocks with his arms.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Sarney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sarney misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarney's brow.
Sarney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
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.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sarney.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarney.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarney is defending well for now.
Sarney misses with a knee strike.
Sarney stalling the fight.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarney.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarney blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarney is defending well for now.
Brooks lands an elbow inside.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sarney.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarney avoids it.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sarney lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sarney.
Brooks lands a knee to the head.
Sarney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sarney works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarney lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Sarney blocks it.
A short right from Sarney.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Sarney.
Sarney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sarney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sarney cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brooks.
Sarney lands a shot to the body.
Sarney dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarney misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sarney tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Sarney back against the cage.
Sarney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sarney lands a nice knee to the body.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarney.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Sarney lands a nice uppercut.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks lands a knee to the head.
Sarney presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sarney crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Sarney tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Sarney cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Sarney lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sarney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Sarney is blocking nicely.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney is trying to maintain a safe position but Brooks gets an underhook and turns Sarney into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarney avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Sarney blocks the elbow strike.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarney obliges.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Sarney blocks it.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser Sarney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sarney sizes up Brooks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sarney lands with a cross.
Sarney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sarney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks looks to land a combination but Sarney avoids it well.
Sarney tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sarney's head.
Brooks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Sarney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sarney throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarney scores with a jab to the head.
Sarney lands with a hook. Brooks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarney closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarney lands a nice uppercut.
Sarney trying to stall but Brooks improves his position.
Sarney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarney pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sarney.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brooks.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brooks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sarney's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brooks.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Sarney avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Sarney stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brooks as Sarney tries to tie him up.
Sarney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarney avoids it.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney is struggling to control the position.
Sarney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarney wants to stall.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Sarney.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarney blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarney avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Sarney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Sarney avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Sarney.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarney is defending well for now.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarney blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
Sarney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sarney.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sarney tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sarney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Sarney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brooks is keeping busy.
Ceaser Sarney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarney.
Sarney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sarney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sarney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brooks.
Sarney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarney blocks an elbow strike.
Sarney trying to stall but Brooks improves his position.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brooks avoiding damage as Sarney throws knees to the body.
Sarney managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarney.
Sarney is looking to control Brooks's arms but Brooks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sarney has his back to the cage.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
Sarney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sarney working Brooks over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarney avoids it.
Sarney stalling against the cage.
Sarney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brooks working Sarney over with knees to the body.
Sarney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarney avoids it.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sarney.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney wants to stall.
Sarney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarney managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarney blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarney's brow.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarney avoids the damage to the body.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser Sarney dominated that second round.
That's time! Sarney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brooks slips under a jab.
Sarney closes the distance and clinches.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarney blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Brooks.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Sarney landing knees to the body.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Sarney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Sarney is blocking nicely.
Sarney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sarney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarney is defending well for now.
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Sarney is blocking nicely.
Sarney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brooks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarney avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Sarney blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Sarney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sarney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sarney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sarney managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Sarney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarney.
A short right from Sarney on the inside.
Sarney blocks an elbow strike.
Sarney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sarney misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarney is defending well for now.
Sarney is working Brooks over against the cage.
Sarney misses with a knee strike.
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sarney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sarney avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Sarney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sarney lands a nice knee to the body.
Sarney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brooks lands a damaging elbow.
Jason Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarney managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarney.
Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Sarney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
Sarney dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarney obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarney.
Sarney avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarney.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarney's brow.
Sarney is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks lands a knee to the body.
Sarney effectively controlling the action here.
Sarney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sarney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brooks lands a good knee to the midsection. Sarney won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarney tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sarney.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Sarney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sarney taking a breather.
Sarney managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sarney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarney's brow.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sarney crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Sarney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sarney digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sarney pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Sarney misses with a knee strike.
Sarney lands an uppercut.
Sarney managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Sarney is blocking nicely.
Brooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Sarney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Sarney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Sarney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sarney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Sarney tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarney avoids it.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarney blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarney dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Sarney lands a shoulder strike.
Sarney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sarney connects with a knee to the head.
Sarney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sarney misses with a knee to the head.
Sarney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Sarney.
Sarney avoids a wild elbow strike from Brooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarney's brow.
Sarney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Sarney blocks with his arms.
Ceaser Sarney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Sarney dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceaser Sarney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sarney 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 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceaser Sarney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Couza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Couza told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Smith!
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, Ronaldo Couza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Couza postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Couza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Bubba Smith has been cut.
Couza is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Couza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is trying to control the position but Couza postures up.
Couza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Couza pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couza.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Couza!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couza closes the distance and clinches.
Couza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couza lands a knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Couza tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
A short left from Couza.
Couza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couza smiles and moves away.
Couza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Couza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couza throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Couza controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couza on the ground.
Couza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith postures up in Couza's guard and throws a big left but Couza blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Couza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Couza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Couza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Couza lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Couza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Couza landing strikes from the mount.
Couza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couza lands a nice shot to the head.
Couza landing shots from mount.
Couza lands a nice shot to the head.
Bubba Smith's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couza landing shots from mount.
Couza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bubba Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Couza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jeez, Bubba Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronaldo Couza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Sober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Maywetherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sober's entrance music is Pantera - Walk. A fine choice. Floyd Maywetherr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Sober!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Maywetherr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sober clinches.
Maywetherr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maywetherr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maywetherr is pressed up against the cage. Sober has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maywetherr down to the mat. Maywetherr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sober closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sober holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sober landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sober content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sober.
Sober has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maywetherr uses from the top position.
Sober has Maywetherr pulled in close to control his posture.
Sober wants to sweep but no luck.
Sober throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sober managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sober scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sober moves into range and clinches up with Maywetherr.
Sober breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maywetherr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sober.
Maywetherr darts in trying to clinch
and Sober counters with a single leg into guard. Maywetherr didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sober controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sober with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sober stands and steps away. Maywetherr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maywetherr tries to clinch
and Sober counters with a big head kick but Maywetherr shrugs it off.
Sober closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sober working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sober gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sober is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sober missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sober takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maywetherr pushes Sober off looking to stand but Sober dives back in and keeps control.
Sober not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sober in particular looking to stall.
Sober working the head and body with strikes.
Maywetherr tries to kick Sober off but Sober keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Sober decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sober lands an overhand right.
Sober 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.
Sober gets to his feet - Maywetherr follows without any prompting.
Sober clinches with his opponent.
Sober has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maywetherr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sober pulls Maywetherr into guard.
Sober looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maywetherr is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sober manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maywetherr manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sober dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maywetherr wants to clinch but Sober slips to the side
and Sober counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sober trying to pass the guard but Maywetherr defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sober decides to stand and escape the position.
Sober rushes Maywetherr and presses him up against the cage.
Sober jumps guard and drags Maywetherr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sober seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sober has a closed guard, preventing Maywetherr from standing up.
Sober is looking for a triangle here but Maywetherr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sober is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Sober sneaks back into half guard.
Sober preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sober manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maywetherr preventing the sweep.
Sober bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maywetherr's guard.
Maywetherr has momentary wrist control but Sober slips an elbow through the middle.
Maywetherr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sober pushing down on Maywetherr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sober dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Maywetherr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sober counters with a nice body kick.
Sober shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sober gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sober is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maywetherr can do to turn this around?
Sober closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maywetherr did well to prevent Sober getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sober is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maywetherr sees it coming and defends easily.
Sober trying to pass the guard but Maywetherr defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sober perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sober uses his free foot to push down on Maywetherr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maywetherr.
Sober sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sober scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maywetherr?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sober controlling the pace for now.
Sober is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maywetherr is surviving well by controlling Sober's body position as best he can.
Maywetherr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sober looking to control and managing it successfully.
Floyd Maywetherr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Maywetherr taking shots to the head.
Sober fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sober controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sober showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sober 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sober!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
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, Santiago Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stubb is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Stubb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stubb trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to sweep but Stubb has passed to side control!
Stubb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz wants to control but Stubb postures up.
Stubb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stubb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stubb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Stubb is proving a slippery customer.
Stubb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stubb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stubb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Stubb manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Stubb keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz looks gassed!
Stubb is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz trying to hold on to Stubb's head to control him but Stubb postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is pulling down on Stubb's head to control his posture.
Stubb trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to keep Stubb in close.
Stubb drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Stubb off! Stubb jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Stubb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
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.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stubb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stubb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stubb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Stubb postures up.
Stubb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stubb seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Stubb is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Stubb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stubb dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stubb shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stubb tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Stubb is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Stubb actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Stubb is working away.
Stubb wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Stubb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stubb.
Stubb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Stubb.
Stubb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stubb prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Stubb is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stubb is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz trying to control but Stubb postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Stubb bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stubb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stubb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Stubb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stubb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz wants to control but Stubb postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz regains half guard.
Stubb seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Stubb is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stubb wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stubb wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stubb scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to hold on but Stubb pushes him away.
Stubb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Stubb's body position as best he can.
Diaz tries to hold on but Stubb pushes him away.
Stubb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Stubb's body position as best he can.
Stubb is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Stubb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stubb 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!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to clinch but Stubb moves out of range.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Stubb circles away easily
and Stubb counters with a takedown into side control.
Stubb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stubb wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Stubb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz stops Stubb from passing to mount.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Stubb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Stubb's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stubb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubb is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stubb has worked his arm free - good work by Stubb!
Stubb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Stubb tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Stubb is defending well.
Stubb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Stubb is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz throwing shots but Stubb is blocking nicely.
Diaz with the ground and pound but Stubb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stubb gets a takedown into half guard.
Stubb trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Santiago Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz is pressing down on Stubb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb slips nicely into half guard.
Stubb is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Stubb has control of the leg.
Michael Stubb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stubb is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Stubb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stubb stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stubb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stubb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stubb!
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