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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nate Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Stenkilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Stenkilsson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenkilsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weston.
Stenkilsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stenkilsson.
Weston defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Stenkilsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Weston is not content to let Stenkilsson control the position.
The strikes coming from Stenkilsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenkilsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weston keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenkilsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenkilsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Weston controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stenkilsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weston.
Stenkilsson is looking to clinch.
Weston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weston throws a right hand that Stenkilsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stenkilsson also avoids with ease.
Stenkilsson tries to clinch there but Weston circles away.
Weston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenkilsson.
Stenkilsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weston manages to avoid it.
Stenkilsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erik Stenkilsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weston slips under a jab from Stenkilsson.
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.
Stenkilsson throws out a loose jab but Weston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenkilsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weston as he avoids it easily.
Weston jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stenkilsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stenkilsson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenkilsson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Weston wants to stand and escape but Stenkilsson is having none of it.
Stenkilsson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenkilsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stenkilsson on the ground.
Stenkilsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenkilsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weston has wrist control.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stenkilsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weston defends it nicely.
Stenkilsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenkilsson has a takedown stuffed.
Nate Weston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Stenkilsson.
Stenkilsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenkilsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stenkilsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stenkilsson wants to pass the guard but Weston is defending well.
Stenkilsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenkilsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Weston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stenkilsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Stenkilsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Weston. No joy for Stenkilsson on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Weston.
Stenkilsson misses with a combination
and Weston counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenkilsson blocks a leg kick.
Stenkilsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenkilsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stenkilsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stenkilsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weston has wrist control.
Stenkilsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weston tries to get out of the position.
Stenkilsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weston wants to get back to his feet but Stenkilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stenkilsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Stenkilsson from controlling successfully.
Weston keeping full guard, as Stenkilsson tries to pass.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stenkilsson shoots for a takedown but Weston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenkilsson manages to avoid it.
Weston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stenkilsson misses with an uppercut.
Stenkilsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenkilsson tries to work over Weston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenkilsson pushes Weston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenkilsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenkilsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nate Weston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Stenkilsson.
Stenkilsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenkilsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stenkilsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenkilsson throws a looping overhand right but Weston ducks down to avoid it.
Stenkilsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weston.
Stenkilsson missing with a left hand there. Weston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenkilsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weston!
Weston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenkilsson loads up on a big right hand but Weston slips the punch.
Stenkilsson closes the distance and clinches.
Stenkilsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stenkilsson working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenkilsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenkilsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weston wants to stand and escape but Stenkilsson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenkilsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weston wants to get back to his feet but Stenkilsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stenkilsson wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Stenkilsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Weston tries to keep at a distance but Stenkilsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenkilsson lands a left hand.
Stenkilsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weston.
Weston tries to break free but Stenkilsson pushes him back against the cage.
Stenkilsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston tries to circle away but Stenkilsson has him pinned against the cage.
Weston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stenkilsson looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Weston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stenkilsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenkilsson thows a huge punch but Weston dodges it nicely.
Weston tries to kick Stenkilsson off in order to stand up. Stenkilsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stenkilsson is looking to take a break and control but Weston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenkilsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Weston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stenkilsson cracks Weston with a big elbow.
Weston taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stenkilsson is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weston parries the strikes from Stenkilsson easily there. Stenkilsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weston to escape.
Weston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stenkilsson cracks Weston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stenkilsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Stenkilsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenkilsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stenkilsson is looking to take a break and control but Weston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenkilsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Weston's head but Weston avoids it well.
Stenkilsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stenkilsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Weston is rocked!
Stenkilsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Weston some visible discomfort.
Erik Stenkilsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Weston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Stenkilsson stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Stenkilsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenkilsson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Stenkilsson!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Dukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowles has chosen Hells Bells by ACDC as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brandon Bowles enters the cage!
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132 lbs
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143 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Bowles!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowles.
Bowles closes the distance and clinches up with Dukes, looking for a takedown. Bowles pushes Dukes against the cage but Dukes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
JJ Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bowles.
Dukes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bowles did well to prevent Dukes getting side control.
Bowles looking for submissions off his back.
Bowles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukes pulls his head out easily.
Bowles looks gassed!
Bowles has hold of Dukes's hands but Dukes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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. Dukes connects with a nice short shot to Bowles's temple.
Dukes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dukes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowles on the ground.
Bowles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dukes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Dukes.
Dukes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bowles is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes working over Bowles with some ground and pound. Bowles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowles is still in real trouble! Can Dukes finish him?
Dukes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Dukes connects with a nice short shot to Bowles's temple.
Dukes is nestled in close to Bowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dukes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bowles has hold of Dukes's hands but Dukes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dukes is nestled in close to Bowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Dukes.
Dukes working over Bowles with some ground and pound. Bowles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dukes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowles seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowles actively working from the bottom here.
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. Dukes connects with a nice short shot to Bowles's temple.
Dukes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dukes lands strikes from half guard.
Dukes working Bowles over with strikes.
Dukes lands with a punch from half guard.
Bowles taking some punishment here, with Dukes in his half guard.
Dukes is nestled in close to Bowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dukes lands a nice short elbow.
Dukes drops an elbow to the side of Bowles's head.
Dukes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bowles taking some punishment here, with Dukes in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Dukes.
Bowles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukes pulls his head out easily.
Bowles actively working from the bottom here.
Dukes working over Bowles with some ground and pound. Bowles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dukes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dukes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dukes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dukes lands strikes from half guard.
Dukes slips a nice elbow through Bowles's hands, connecting with Bowles's forehead.
Dukes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bowles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dukes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowles taking some punishment here, with Dukes in his half guard.
Bowles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukes pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowles sprawls well. Bowles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dukes counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowles manages to get back to half guard.
Bowles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dukes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dukes throwing shots but Bowles is blocking nicely.
Dukes thows a huge punch but Bowles dodges it nicely.
Dukes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bowles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukes pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Dukes.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bowles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dukes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bowles!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowles is working to get back to half guard.
Dukes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Dukes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Dukes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bowles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dukes tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Dukes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dukes tries to get out of the position.
Bowles is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
Dukes wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dukes misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bowles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dukes manages to get back to half guard.
Bowles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dukes is just riding it out for now. Bowles eventually gives up the hold.
Dukes striking from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bowles with a poor takedown
and Dukes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bowles!
Dukes with good strikes from the mount here!
Dukes breaks from Bowles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bowles is looking to get to half guard.
Dukes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bowles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dukes scoring with strikes but Bowles is staying in there.
JJ Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Dukes there.
Bowles looking for submissions off his back.
Dukes is nestled in close to Bowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles actively working from the bottom here.
Dukes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bowles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowles looking for submissions off his back.
Dukes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bowles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dukes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dukes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukes stands up over Bowles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes stands up over Bowles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dukes chips away with some ground and pound.
Bowles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dukes distracts Bowles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dukes scoring with some ground and pound.
Bowles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dukes chips away with some ground and pound.
Bowles pushes a forearm under Dukes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dukes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Bowles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackjack Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulligan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superstition kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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267 lbs
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240 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Jackson!
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, Blackjack Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Mulligan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mulligan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Mulligan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Mulligan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mulligan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mulligan throwing strikes but missing.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulligan is one step ahead there.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mulligan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mulligan throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mulligan postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson pulls Mulligan in to control the position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Mulligan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mulligan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Mulligan slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mulligan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mulligan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mulligan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulligan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson is not content to let Mulligan control the position.
Mulligan working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mulligan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mulligan throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Mulligan with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mulligan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mulligan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Mulligan controlling him for the moment.
Mulligan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mulligan pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mulligan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mulligan slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Mulligan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mulligan prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is not content to let Mulligan control the position.
Mulligan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Mulligan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mulligan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mulligan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Mulligan uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Mulligan maintains control.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mulligan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mulligan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulligan breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackjack Mulligan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mulligan gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to buck Mulligan off but Mulligan is having none of it.
Mulligan working the ground and pound from side control.
Mulligan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mulligan cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blackjack Mulligan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mulligan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mulligan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mulligan connects with a decent elbow.
Mulligan stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Mulligan scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulligan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mulligan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mulligan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Mulligan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mulligan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mulligan avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Mulligan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mulligan landing punches.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Mulligan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mulligan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mulligan with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mulligan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Mulligan prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Mulligan.
Jackson can't escape the position.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mulligan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mulligan unloading with bombs!
Mulligan is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mulligan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Mulligan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mulligan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Mulligan scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Mulligan landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to hold on but Mulligan pushes him away.
Mulligan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Mulligan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulligan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mulligan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mulligan is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mulligan is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulligan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulligan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Mulligan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackjack Mulligan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mulligan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mulligan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mulligan scores with punches and elbows.
Mulligan scores with punches and elbows.
Mulligan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Mulligan gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mulligan throwing sloppy strikes.
Jackson is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can Jackson hold on?! Mulligan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mulligan scores with punches from the back.
Will Mulligan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson covers up after that shot from Mulligan.
Jackson is trapped and Mulligan is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mulligan tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Can Jackson hold on?! Mulligan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jackson tries to escape but Mulligan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson is trapped and Mulligan is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
Mulligan is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson is trapped and Mulligan is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mulligan gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mulligan is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Mulligan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jackson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mulligan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jackson hold on?
Mulligan is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mulligan not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
The referee is taking a good look at Jackson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mulligan!
Mulligan looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The referee is taking a good look at Jackson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mulligan!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Mulligan connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Mulligan lands a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jackson could be in trouble here!
Mulligan lands strikes to the head.
Mulligan lands punches and elbows.
Mulligan has good solid back control here.
Jackson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mulligan scores with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulligan biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Randy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackjack Mulligan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mulligan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackjack Mulligan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mulligan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackjack Mulligan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters throws a head kick that half lands.
Masters throws a wild body kick that Davidson sees coming a mile off.
Masters checks a leg kick.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Masters is looking to land body kicks.
Masters throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masters tries to land a front kick but Davidson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Davidson pushes him off.
Masters tries to clinch up but Davidson circles away and keeps his distance.
Davidson blocks a head kick by Masters.
Davidson blocks a head kick by Masters.
Davidson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Masters throws a hook but Davidson blocks it.
Nice jab there from Davidson.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Masters.
Masters looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Davidson lands.
Masters misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Davidson throws a shot to the body.
Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masters. That did some damage!
Masters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson lands a left and a right that send Masters crashing to the mat, dazed. Davidson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Masters is rocked!
Masters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson content to stall in guard here.
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson passes Masters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masters's head.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davidson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davidson wants to pass to mount but Masters is defending the position.
Davidson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davidson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davidson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davidson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Davidson throwing shots but Masters is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Davidson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davidson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peter Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Davidson pushes him off.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Masters.
Davidson works Masters's body with a nice hook.
Masters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masters is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davidson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Masters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidson finds it's way round the side to connect with Masters's head.
Masters is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masters seems to have recovered his senses.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidson.
Masters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davidson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davidson drops Masters with a beautiful combination! Masters stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davidson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ken Masters has been cut.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters takes one on the button.
Davidson lands with a shot to the body.
Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters's calf.
Davidson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ken Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson.
Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Davidson.
Davidson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Masters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davidson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters's calf.
Davidson throws the kick towards the body but Masters avoids it.
Masters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Davidson.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davidson to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidson.
Masters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masters misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Davidson scores with a body shot.
Davidson jabs Masters right on the nose. Masters blinks but takes it well.
Davidson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davidson, right into the meat.
Davidson pushes Masters away with a front kick.
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidson feints and then cracks Masters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Masters tries to move into range but Davidson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davidson scores with a leg kick.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick
and Davidson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masters throws a head kick that misses
and Davidson counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters looks to clinch
and Davidson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Donk. Davidson catches Masters right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davidson!
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Masters tries to clinch
and Davidson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masters scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters tries to clinch
and Davidson counters with a thumping low kick.
Masters misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Masters misses
letting Davidson counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Davidson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Masters's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davidson misses with the combination.
Davidson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masters tries to land a body kick
enabling Davidson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters lands a head kick. Davidson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masters tries to land a front kick but Davidson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davidson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Davidson.
Davidson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davidson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masters's guard.
Davidson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davidson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davidson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peter Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davidson staying calm.
Masters is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Davidson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Masters!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masters can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Masters really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Davidson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruiser Powerball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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5 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruiser Powerball!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powerball has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Powerball's head.
Powerball misses with a head kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Powerball.
Bruiser Powerball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powerball throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands a jab to Powerball's midsection.
Powerball looks gassed!
Jackson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Powerball hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clint Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ed Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cotton Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hill's choice of entrance music: Line of Blood- Ty Stone. Ed Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cotton Hill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Reed blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hill is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Hill has hold of Reed's hands but Reed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Hill is controlling Reed's trapped leg to prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill controlling the position well.
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed won't allow Hill to get back to his feet.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reed has passed into side control.
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reed!
Hill controlling his opponent.
Reed is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Hill controlling from the full mount.
Reed can't escape the position.
Hill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cotton Hill just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Hill takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Hill misses with a kick to the body.
Cotton Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill thumps Reed with a low kick.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed avoids the head kick by Hill.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hill duly obliges.
It looks like Ed Reed has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throws a leg kick but Reed moved away.
Cotton Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill is looking to score with low kicks.
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a nice leg kick.
Hill throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Reed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hill.
Hill lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick there by Hill.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cotton Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Reed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hill.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ed Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
A head kick from Hill lands but Reed takes it in his stride.
Hill feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Hill looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill is looking to escape.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Hill not doing much here.
Let's hope that Hill 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cotton Hill just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Hill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hill lands a head kick. Reed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reed doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hill.
Both fighters circling a little - Hill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cotton Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Reed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill thuds his shin into the meat of Reed's side.
Horrible takedown by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill which made him look bad.
Reed moves out of range as Hill throws a body kick.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill lands a front kick.
Reed sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hill throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Hill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotton Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hill throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hill.
Hill lands with a slapping head kick.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Hill scores with a leg kick.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow Reed down.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Reed swinging wilding here.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hill delivers a nice body kick.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Reed catches Hill right on the button with a cross.
Reed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Hill throws a right hand that Reed ducks under and follows up with a left that Reed also avoids with ease.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Reed sees coming a mile off.
Reed fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill fakes the leg kick and cracks Reed in the body.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Hill is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed avoids the head kick by Hill.
Reed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reed!
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
Hill tries to land a front kick but Reed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotton Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hill has his hands clasped together around Reed's back. He's all about the action.
Reed is looking to stall here but Hill recovers full guard.
Hill pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Hill has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reed off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cotton Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cotton Hill!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Swearingen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Swearingen!
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, Gabe Thurgood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swearingen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thurgood but Thurgood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swearingen looks to land a right hand but Thurgood moved out of range.
Swearingen checks a low kick from Thurgood.
Thurgood lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Thurgood. No joy for Swearingen on that attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Thurgood there.
Thurgood throws a hook but Swearingen avoids it easily.
Swearingen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swearingen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Charlie Swearingen has been cut.
Thurgood swings for the body but Swearingen moves out of range.
Swearingen tries to clinch there but Thurgood circles away.
Thurgood cracks Swearingen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swearingen moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thurgood.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thurgood throws a shot from downtown. Swearingen moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabe Thurgood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Swearingen coming out on top.
It looks like Gabe Thurgood has been cut.
Gabe Thurgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearingen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thurgood as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Swearingen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swearingen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thurgood.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thurgood.
Thurgood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swearingen is rocked!
Swearingen walks straight into a right hand from Thurgood - that's dropped him! Thurgood jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Swearingen from any more punishment! Swearingen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabe Thurgood!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Lott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Poppenstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Poppenstuff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronnie Lott's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Lott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Poppenstuff!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppenstuff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lott circles away quickly and effectively.
Poppenstuff stalks Lott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lott's face. Lott staggers backwards, shaken.
Lott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poppenstuff counters with a left and a right that stings Lott.
Poppenstuff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lott.
Lott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poppenstuff has time to react.
Lott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lott scores with a body shot.
Poppenstuff connects with a nice looking jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Lott counters with a straight right hand.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Lott moves out of range.
Lott throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Poppenstuff counter with a right hand.
Poppenstuff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poppenstuff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poppenstuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
enabling Lott to counter with a crisp jab.
Lott fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lott counters with a three punch combo that has Poppenstuff backing up. Poppenstuff nods at Lott to acknowledge the strikes.
Lott works Poppenstuff's body with a nice hook.
Lott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poppenstuff.
Lott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poppenstuff fails to land with a series of punches.
Poppenstuff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Poppenstuff.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Poppenstuff counter with a right hand.
Lott ducks under a wild hook from Poppenstuff.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Poppenstuff counter with a right hand.
Poppenstuff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poppenstuff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lott is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lott throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff avoids them all with ease.
Poppenstuff throws a jab when Lott was well out of range.
A cross from Lott lands.
Poppenstuff looks to land a combination but Lott avoids it well.
Poppenstuff walks into a jab.
Lott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poppenstuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poppenstuff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lott backs up against the cage.
Lott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poppenstuff has time to react.
Jamie Poppenstuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppenstuff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poppenstuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poppenstuff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lott throws a right and a left that Poppenstuff avoids nicely.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lott slips a straight right by Poppenstuff.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poppenstuff!
A lazy body kick from Lott
and Poppenstuff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poppenstuff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poppenstuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Lott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lott takes a swing at Poppenstuff's ribcage but misses.
Lott is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lott ducks under a wild hook from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lott throws a right and a left that Poppenstuff avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Poppenstuff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poppenstuff.
Lott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poppenstuff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poppenstuff loads up on a big right hand but Lott slips the punch.
Lott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poppenstuff.
Lott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with an uppercut.
Poppenstuff might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Lott misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
enabling Lott to counter with a crisp jab.
Poppenstuff looks to land a left hand but Lott moved out of range nicely.
Poppenstuff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lott.
Poppenstuff misses with a few strikes there.
Poppenstuff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lott.
Lott tries to bum rush Poppenstuff with a series of wild strikes but Poppenstuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff throws a right and a left that Lott avoids nicely.
Poppenstuff misses with a wild body shot.
Lott scores with a jab to the head.
Lott swings for the body but Poppenstuff moves out of range.
A combination from Lott does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Lott ducks under and follows up with a left that Lott also avoids with ease.
Poppenstuff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lott misses with a kick to the body.
Lott looks to land a combination but Poppenstuff avoids it well.
Poppenstuff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lott circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Poppenstuff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lott cracks Poppenstuff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lott misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poppenstuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poppenstuff slips a jab and a cross from Lott.
The crowd cheers as Lott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poppenstuff doesn't seem phased though.
Lott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poppenstuff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poppenstuff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Lott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lott misses with a wild combination.
Poppenstuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lott.
Lott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poppenstuff backs up against the cage.
Poppenstuff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Poppenstuff misses its intended target.
Lott throws a right hand that Poppenstuff ducks under and follows up with a left that Poppenstuff also avoids with ease.
Lott waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poppenstuff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poppenstuff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poppenstuff throws a right and a left that Lott avoids nicely.
Poppenstuff takes a swing at Lott's ribcage but misses.
Lott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poppenstuff's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lott.
Lott misses with the combination.
Lott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poppenstuff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lott misses with a double jab.
Lott throws a combination that misses
and Poppenstuff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poppenstuff throws a nice looking combination but Lott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lott fails to land with a series of punches.
Lott throws a combination that misses
and Poppenstuff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Lott counters with a straight right hand.
Poppenstuff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lott throws a low kick, looking for Poppenstuff's leg but Poppenstuff calmly moves out of range.
Poppenstuff slips a jab from Lott.
Poppenstuff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lott slips a jab and a cross from Poppenstuff.
Lott moves away from the strike by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poppenstuff slips under a jab.
Lott misses with a two punch combination.
Lott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Poppenstuff counter with a right hand.
Lott misses with a double jab.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lott counters with a three punch combo that has Poppenstuff backing up. Poppenstuff nods at Lott to acknowledge the strikes.
Lott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Lott counters with a right hand to the body.
Poppenstuff is breathing heavily.
Lott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lott!
Lott misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff counters with a left and a right that stings Lott.
Lott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lott blocks a jab.
Lott lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lott throws a sloppy head kick and Poppenstuff moves out of range easily.
Lott misses with a combination
enabling Poppenstuff to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Lott will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poppenstuff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poppenstuff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lott.
Lott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Lott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poppenstuff.
Lott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poppenstuff is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poppenstuff checks a leg kick.
Lott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Lott misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poppenstuff throws a series of strikes that have Lott backpedaling.
Poppenstuff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lott throws a right hand that Poppenstuff ducks under and follows up with a left that Poppenstuff also avoids with ease.
Lott throws a low kick but Poppenstuff avoids it.
Lott misses with a low kick.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Lott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lott fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lott.
A telegraphed right hand from Poppenstuff misses the target.
A combination from Lott does no damage.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Lott counters with a three punch combo that has Poppenstuff backing up. Poppenstuff nods at Lott to acknowledge the strikes.
Poppenstuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lott was well out of range. Poor timing from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lott.
A combination from Lott does no damage.
Lott swinging wilding here.
Poppenstuff looks to throw the jab but Lott is out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poppenstuff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lott misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lott misses the target.
Lott throws a leg kick that misses.
Lott just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poppenstuff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poppenstuff loads up on a big right hand but Lott slips the punch.
Lott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poppenstuff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poppenstuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poppenstuff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lott backs up against the cage.
Poppenstuff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lott slips under a jab from Poppenstuff.
Lott looks to land a right hand but Poppenstuff moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff misses with a wild combination.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lott counters with a one-two to the body.
Poppenstuff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poppenstuff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ronnie Lott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lott tries to bum rush Poppenstuff with a series of wild strikes but Poppenstuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lott counters with a three punch combo that has Poppenstuff backing up. Poppenstuff nods at Lott to acknowledge the strikes.
Lott throws out a loose jab but Poppenstuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamie Poppenstuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Lott with a series of wild strikes but Lott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poppenstuff takes a swing at Lott's ribcage but misses.
Lott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Lott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lott misses with a two punch combination.
Lott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poppenstuff circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Poppenstuff misses the target.
Poppenstuff thuds his right hand into Lott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Lott ducks under and follows up with a left that Lott also avoids with ease.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lott tries a head kick but it misses.
Lott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lott misses with the combination.
Lott misses with a wild combination.
Lott throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Poppenstuff really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poppenstuff checks it well.
Poppenstuff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lott on the side of the head.
Poppenstuff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poppenstuff slips a jab and a cross from Lott.
Lott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Lott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lott takes a swing at Poppenstuff's ribcage but misses.
Lott throws a looping overhand right but Poppenstuff ducks down to avoid it.
Lott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Poppenstuff finds it's way through Lott's defenses.
Lott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poppenstuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lott misses with a body shot
and Poppenstuff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poppenstuff counters with a left to the body.
Lott feints and then cracks Poppenstuff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poppenstuff down.
Lott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poppenstuff counters with a left to the body.
Lott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poppenstuff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poppenstuff dodges the punch combination from Lott.
Poppenstuff misses with the combination.
Poppenstuff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Poppenstuff takes a swing at Lott's ribcage but misses.
Lott throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lott.
Lott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poppenstuff circles away quickly and effectively.
Lott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poppenstuff jabs at Lott's body.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Poppenstuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Lott misses with a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poppenstuff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poppenstuff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lott lands a head shot.
Lott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poppenstuff misses with a body punch
and Lott counters with a stiff right hand.
Poppenstuff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lott misses with a body shot.
Lott misses the jab.
Lott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lott misses with the combination.
Lott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lott slips under a jab.
Poppenstuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff slips a jab and a cross from Lott.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Lott counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lott lands with a nice combination. Poppenstuff backs away looking to recover.
Lott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lott staying out of range there.
Lott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Lott counters with a one-two to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lott.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lott.
Lott waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Poppenstuff.
Lott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Poppenstuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Lott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Poppenstuff dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lott throws a hook but Poppenstuff blocks it.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Lott avoids them all with ease.
Poppenstuff misses with the combination.
Lott throws a nice looking combination but Poppenstuff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Lott.
Poppenstuff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lott avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lott misses with a wild combination.
Poppenstuff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lott.
Poppenstuff is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poppenstuff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lott connects with a body shot.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Lott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poppenstuff ducks under a wild hook from Lott.
Lott throws a shot from downtown. Poppenstuff moves away and avoids it.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a left and a right that stings Lott.
Poppenstuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lott lands a head shot.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lott misses with a few strikes there.
Lott misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lott counters with a straight right hand.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Lott counters with a series of strikes. Poppenstuff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lott throws a body kick that misses.
Lott misses with the combination.
Poppenstuff dodges the punch combination from Lott.
Lott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lott misses with a series of wild punches.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lott counter with a right hand.
Lott misses with a two punch combination.
Poppenstuff slips a jab and a cross from Lott.
Poppenstuff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lott lands a right hook to the body.
Lott lands a right hook to the body.
Lott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Poppenstuff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poppenstuff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poppenstuff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poppenstuff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lott tries to bum rush Poppenstuff with a series of wild strikes but Poppenstuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Lott.
Lott misses with a wild combination.
Lott misses with the combination.
Lott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lott throws a combination that misses
and Poppenstuff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lott misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a right hand to the body.
Poppenstuff walks into a straight right hand from Lott.
Lott loads up on a big right hand but Poppenstuff slips the punch.
Lott misses with a double jab
and Lott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Lott.
Lott misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poppenstuff blocks a head kick by Lott.
Poppenstuff misses with a two punch combination.
Ronnie Lott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Poppenstuff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Lott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poppenstuff 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Poppenstuff!
Jamie Poppenstuff is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zdeno Chara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Perkules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkules has chosen Carlo Siliotto : The Punisher as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdeno Chara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Perkules!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkules doesn't manage to clinch there - Chara circles away.
Chara moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkules.
Perkules loads up on a big right hand but Chara slips the punch.
Perkules will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perkules tries to bum rush Chara with a series of wild strikes but Chara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chara throws a leg kick but Perkules sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkules throws a shot from downtown. Chara moves away and avoids it.
Perkules throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Chara.
Chara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Zdeno Chara has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perkules cracks the inside of Chara's front leg.
Chara is breathing heavily.
Perkules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkules finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perkules swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkules throws a right and a left that Chara avoids nicely.
Paavo Perkules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkules throws a sloppy head kick and Chara moves out of range easily.
Perkules uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkules fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chara takes an elbow to the temple.
Perkules lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Perkules lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Perkules pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkules forces Chara back against the cage and clinches.
Perkules lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chara.
Perkules comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chara managing to block the knees to the body from Perkules.
Perkules gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Perkules lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkules lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perkules.
Perkules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chara is defending well for now.
Perkules lands a damaging elbow.
Chara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkules lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkules lands a nice knee to the body.
Perkules comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perkules lands a nice elbow.
Chara takes an elbow to the temple.
Perkules putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkules scores a nice knee to the body.
Chara avoiding damage as Perkules throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Perkules.
A short right from Perkules on the inside.
Perkules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chara is defending well for now.
Perkules escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkules wants to clinch up but Chara keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Chara.
Chara misses with a low kick.
Perkules cracks the inside of Chara's front leg.
Chara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkules moves into the clinch.
Perkules creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chara's defenses.
Chara takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkules lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkules.
A short right from Perkules on the inside.
Perkules lands a damaging elbow.
Perkules lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Perkules softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perkules lands an elbow inside that Chara shrugs off.
Perkules lands an elbow inside that Chara shrugs off.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chara avoids it.
Perkules creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chara's defenses.
Perkules scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perkules obliges.
Perkules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkules can pounce on him.
Perkules lands with a nice body punch.
Perkules lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Perkules dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdeno Chara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkules manages to avoid it.
Perkules is looking to clinch but Chara is avoiding it.
Look low, kick high! Perkules uses the oldest trick in the book to send Chara tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Perkules is absolutely delighted - when Chara wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paavo Perkules! Paavo Perkules retains his lightweight title!
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