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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Himsa Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Irish Rebel Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Himsa Luger!
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, Max Collins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins has managed to clinch.
Luger is working for takedown but Collins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Collins stops a takedown attempt from Luger.
Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
Collins looking for subs off his back but Luger has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Collins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Luger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Luger has hold of Collins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Collins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Luger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Collins turns into him and now he's in Luger's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins wants to control from the top but Luger keeps moving.
Luger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked Luger up and slammed him! Luger can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
Collins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Luger to his feet.
Collins scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking for a guillotine from mount but Luger is having none of it.
Luger tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luger is looking to get to half guard.
Luger taking shots to the head.
Luger can't escape the position.
Collins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Collins lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Luger is in trouble!
Luger is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Collins cracks Luger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Collins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Collins looking to finish Luger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Luger!
Collins controlling the pace for now.
Luger is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control the pace but Luger is squirming around nicely.
Collins controlling from mount.
Collins wants to take his opponent's back but Luger doesn't allow it.
Collins tries to control but Luger wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Collins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luger wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Luger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Collins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Luger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger is looking to improve his position.
Luger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luger defends it well.
Collins is just content to waste time from the top position. Luger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luger moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins clinches.
Luger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luger tries to score a body lock takedown but Collins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luger tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the ropes and eventually Luger drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himsa Luger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Luger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luger won't be happy with that.
Collins decides to stand back up. Collins steps back and let's Luger get back to his feet.
Luger tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Collins has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Luger defends it.
Collins is keen to just control but Luger is a slippery customer.
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Luger kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Collins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Luger is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luger tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Collins manages to pull guard.
Luger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luger has Collins in his guard.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Collins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Luger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Collins off and has taken his back!
Luger lands a shot to the body.
Luger is not going to allow Collins to sit and survive in this position.
Collins controlling Luger 's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger is looking for the choke from the back position but Collins is controlling his hands well.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins wants to control his opponent's hands but Luger gets his hands free.
Luger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Collins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Collins trying to control the hands but Luger breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Collins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Max Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luger thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Luger is trying to stick to Collins's back but Collins is turning into Luger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Luger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Collins.
Collins wants to stand but Luger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Luger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins wants to control from the top but Luger keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins cracks Luger with a solid left hand.
Luger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luger's head.
Himsa Luger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Luger keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins decides to stand up.
Collins scores with the left hand. Luger knows he should have avoided that one.
Luger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Luger.
Luger looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike's entrance music is Break Yourself Fool. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike clinches with his opponent.
Mike lands an elbow just above Dukes 's eye.
It looks like Frank Dukes has been cut.
Mike lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Mike.
Mike lands an elbow that stopped Dukes in his tracks for a moment.
Dukes is rocked!
That has opened up Frank Dukes's cut even more.
Mike lands a damaging elbow.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
The cut above Frank Dukes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mike has Dukes pressed against the ropes. He pushes Dukes back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Mike throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dukes crashing to the floor! Mike piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dukes is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muay Thai Mike!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maka's choice of entrance music: Island Music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josiah Starr!
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, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maka has managed to clinch.
Starr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maka wants to get back to striking at distance but Starr won't allow it.
Maka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starrs head.
Starr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starr tries to clinch up
and Maka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maka goes for a takedown attempt but Starr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Starr throws a combination that misses
and Maka counters with a takedown into side control.
Maka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maka stands up.
Josiah Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starr's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starr avoids it really well and circles away.
Josiah Starr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Starr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maka counters by moving into the clinch.
Starr is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Maka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Starr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maka jumps guard but Starr stands there with Maka around his waist. Maka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maka tries to pull guard but Starr holds him up against the ropes and eventually Maka drops back down to his feet.
Maka trying to control the position but instead, Starr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maka into the ropes.
Maka decides to pull guard.
Maka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maka looks gassed!
Maka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Starr cracks Maka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maka is now in Starr's guard. A big mistake from Starr there, giving up the dominant position!
Maka trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maka trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
Starr wants to get back to his feet but Maka passes into half guard.
Maka moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Starr looks to land a combination but Maka avoids it well.
Starr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maka.
Maka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maka trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Maka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maka pushes Starr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maka looking to stall.
Maka is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Starr can't fight it off and eventually Maka manages to take the fight to the floor. Starr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starr being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka wants to get up but he can't break Starr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Starr wants to sweep here but Maka controlling him for the moment.
Maka wants to pass the guard but Starr is keeping the position.
Maka stays in close to Starr's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maka wants to pass the guard but Starr is keeping the position.
Maka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maka trying to control the action but Starr is working from the bottom.
Starr is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Starr keeping hold of Maka's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maka controlling the action here.
Maka is trying to control the action in half guard but Starr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Maka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haka Maka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Despite being in the dominant position, Haka Maka just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Maka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starr's waist but Starr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maka off to one side.
Maka lands with a kick to the temple. Starr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Starr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Starr's guard now.
Starr trying to keep a closed guard but Maka is proving a slippery customer.
Maka prevents Starr from getting back to his feet.
Maka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka postures up.
Maka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Starr looking for a sweep. Not yet Starr, not yet.
Maka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maka stops Starr from standing up.
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.
Starr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maka throws a head kick but Starr moves out of range.
Maka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Starr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Starr controls Maka momentarily but Maka frees himself.
Maka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maka wants to pass the guard but Starr is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maka won't allow Starr to get back to his feet.
Maka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
Starr trying to control the position.
Josiah Starr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Starr blocks a head kick by Maka.
Maka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starr sprawls well initially but Maka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haka Maka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maka stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haka Maka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maka 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haka Maka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron graf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Decimus's chin.
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267 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Decimus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
graf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Decimus.
graf looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Decimus blocks a head kick by graf.
Decimus scores with a shot to the body.
Decimus lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimus connects with a right hand. graf shakes it off.
It looks like Aaron graf has been cut.
Decimus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but graf swivels and escapes.
Aaron graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
graf stuffs the takedown attempt from Decimus. Decimus gets slowly back to his feet.
Aaron graf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Decimus.
Decimus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming graf to the mat! graf manages to get full guard.
Decimus looking to pass the guard.
Decimus passes graf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
It looks like Decimus is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Decimus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so graf is just riding it out for now. Decimus eventually gives up the hold.
Decimus trying to control the action but graf is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decimus seems to be working for a kimura but graf defends the submission attempt.
Decimus wants to stand up but graf is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus stalling away here and it's allowed graf to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
graf has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Decimus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
graf throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus moves out of range easily.
Decimus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has graf pinned against the cage. graf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Decimus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Decimus blocks a head kick by graf.
graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from graf.
graf lands an overhand right.
graf misses the jab.
Decimus stalks graf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into graf's face. graf staggers backwards, shaken.
Decimus misses with a wild combination.
graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
graf tries a head kick but it misses.
graf tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from graf.
A swing and a miss from graf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
graf is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus has double underhooks.
Decimus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on graf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Decimus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron graf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decimus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before graf has time to react.
Decimus throws a right and a left that graf avoids nicely.
graf tries a head kick but it misses.
graf takes a kick to the side of the head.
graf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Decimus.
Decimus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
graf throws a big shot that misses.
graf throws a head kick that misses
and Decimus counters with a nice double leg into side control. graf won't be happy with that.
graf prevents Decimus from improving position.
Decimus working the strikes but graf uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Decimus trying to control from graf's half guard. graf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus wants to control from the top but graf keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decimus looking to pass the guard.
Decimus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Decimus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Decimus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but graf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Decimus wants to lay and pray for a moment but graf keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
graf wants to get back to his feet.
Decimus advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decimus goes for an armbar but graf turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from graf.
graf trying to stand up but can't free himself from Decimus's guard.
Decimus pushes graf off and gets back to his feet.
graf scores with a nice right hand.
graf throws a head kick but Decimus moves out of range.
graf leaves Decimus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron graf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Decimus.
A head kick by graf misses
and Decimus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
graf throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Decimus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. graf defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Decimus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron graf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
graf throws a sloppy head kick
and Decimus counters with a head kick. That will keep graf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Decimus slams his shin into graf's torso.
Decimus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick by graf misses
and Decimus counters with a head kick.
Aaron graf's cut is getting worse.
Decimus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from graf.
Decimus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in graf's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimus controlling the action here.
graf is not content to let Decimus control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus is trying to work for a kimura but graf is defending well.
graf wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Decimus is going to stand back up.
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.
graf is not content to let Decimus control the position.
graf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if graf tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decimus ducks right into an uppercut from graf.
graf throws a lazy head kick
and Decimus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Decimus won't allow graf to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus trying to control the position from guard on top but graf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimus tries to stand but graf is controlling from the bottom.
Aaron graf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decimus advances position into side control!
Decimus trying to control the action but graf is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
graf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Decimus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Decimus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. graf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
graf is looking to get back to his feet here but Decimus is keeping cool and he's managed to take graf's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Decimus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Decimus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Decimus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arek Szleszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szleszynski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed - Voices. Adams has chosen Rihanna - So Hard as his entrance music. Arek Szleszynski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arek Szleszynski!
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, Tim Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szleszynski tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Szleszynski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Szleszynski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
A short right from Szleszynski on the inside.
Szleszynski lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szleszynski. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Szleszynski counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szleszynski as Adams tries to tie him up.
Szleszynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szleszynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Szleszynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams tries to pull guard but Szleszynski won't allow it.
Arek Szleszynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Szleszynski misses with the head strike.
Szleszynski missing with knees to the body.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Szleszynski controls his hands.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Szleszynski has him pressed against the ropes.
Szleszynski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Szleszynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szleszynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Szleszynski looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
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.
Szleszynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries to pull guard but Szleszynski holds him up against the ropes and eventually Adams drops back down to his feet.
Adams jumps guard but Szleszynski stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Szleszynski prevents it.
Szleszynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Szleszynski has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szleszynski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Adams looking for a takedown.
Szleszynski lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
Szleszynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szleszynski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Szleszynski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szleszynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szleszynski. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szleszynski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Szleszynski is retaining full guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Szleszynski keeps moving.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Szleszynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Szleszynski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adams looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Adams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szleszynski won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arek Szleszynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams tries to clinch
and Szleszynski moves into the clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Szleszynski stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Szleszynski keeps him there for the moment.
Szleszynski misses with the head strike.
Szleszynski connects with a knee to the head.
Szleszynski lands a knee to the body.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szleszynski lands a shoulder strike.
Szleszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szleszynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Szleszynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szleszynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szleszynski working aggressively here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szleszynski. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arek Szleszynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szleszynski closes the distance but Adams moves to the side
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Szleszynski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szleszynski stops a takedown attempt from Adams.
Arek Szleszynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Szleszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Szleszynski as the two fighters clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Szleszynski stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Szleszynski tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szleszynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams working for a triangle but Szleszynski defends it easily.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Szleszynski landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to control but Szleszynski passes easily into half guard.
Szleszynski prevents Adams from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Szleszynski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arek Szleszynski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Szleszynski!
Adams looking to ground and pound but Szleszynski is blocking nicely.
Szleszynski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams throws some wild stikes that Szleszynski manages to avoid easily.
Adams moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Szleszynski has worked his arm free - good work by Szleszynski!
Adams avoids the strikes from the bottom by Szleszynski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Szleszynski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Szleszynski.
Adams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Adams is not content to let Szleszynski control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Szleszynski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Szleszynski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szleszynski tries to control but Adams wriggling away.
Szleszynski throwing strikes here but Adams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Adams is trying to reverse the position but instead Szleszynski has taken his back - oops!
Adams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Szleszynski controlling well, preventing Adams from escaping the position.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Szleszynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szleszynski is not going to allow Adams to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Adams tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is taking damage to the body and head.
Tim Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams manages to escape to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Adams.
I think Szleszynski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arek Szleszynski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros comes to the ring accompanied by Greek Gyros. Pray has chosen Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray tries for a takedown but Gyros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gyros tries to clinch but Pray is having none of it.
Gyros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pray is looking to reverse the position.
Pray gets back to half guard.
Gyros not doing much here.
Pray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gyros is trying to control the action in half guard but Pray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gyros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pray is keeping the position for now.
Gyros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gyros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gyros is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray trying to control the position.
Pray keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Pray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pray wants to stand but Gyros is controlling the position.
Gyros preventing the sweep.
Pray controls Gyros momentarily but Gyros frees himself.
Pray wants to control the position but Gyros says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gyros wants to stand up but Pray has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pray drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gyros is trying to control the position but Pray postures up.
Gyros keeping moving, preventing Pray from controlling successfully.
Gyros wants to sweep here but Pray controlling him for the moment.
Pray is in close to Gyros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pray is standing up over Gyros. Gyros looks to escape but Pray dives into side control.
Gyros manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pray's best efforts.
Pray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is not content to let Pray control the position.
Pray trying to control the pace.
Gyros wants to get back to his feet.
Pray wants to control but Gyros is keeping him busy.
Pray wants to pass the guard but Gyros is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pray looks gassed!
Pray avoids the attempt from Gyros to control.
Pray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gyros can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gyros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pray passes to full mount!
Pray controlling his opponent.
Pray wants to control the pace but Gyros is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gyros lands with a nice combination. Pray backs away looking to recover.
Pray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gyros!
Gyros tries to reverse the position but Pray maintains control.
Pray looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gyros trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gyros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pray looking to control but Gyros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros is trying to escape the mount.
Pray wants to control the pace but Gyros is squirming around nicely.
Pray controlling his opponent.
Gyros is looking to get to half guard.
Gyros regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Lay Pray just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pray shoots and misses
and Gyros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pray is breathing heavily.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pray as he avoids it easily.
Gyros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lay Pray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pray has his takedown stuffed
and Gyros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gyros.
Lay Pray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Pray keeps moving.
Pray wants to sweep here but Gyros controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gyros throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Pray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gyros postures up.
Pray controlling Gyros's posture.
Pray looking to control.
Pray is controlling Gyros's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gyros sprawls well. Gyros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
Greek Gyros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pray as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pray shoots and misses
and Gyros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pray's guard.
Gyros preventing the sweep.
Pray looking to control.
Pray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gyros kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gyros is looking to stand up but Pray won't let him.
Pray looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gyros puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pray trying to hold on to Gyros's head to control him but Gyros postures up.
Gyros is pressing down on Pray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pray is holding on for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gyros moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gyros is looking to break free of the clinch but Pray has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greek Gyros dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gyros counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pray tries to roll over but Gyros keeps him under control.
Gyros wants to pass the guard but Pray is defending well.
Pray is trying to get back to full guard.
Pray wants to control but Gyros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gyros trying to control from half guard but Pray is working away.
Pray tries to roll over but Gyros keeps him under control.
Gyros is keen to just control but Pray is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gyros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pray somewhat.
Pray slaps away a takedown attempt from Gyros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gyros is trying to defend but Pray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gyros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gyros wants to control but Pray is keeping busy.
Gyros won't allow Pray to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gyros!
Pray tries to control but Gyros wriggling away.
Gyros tries to hold on but Pray pushes him away.
Gyros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pray slips a nice elbow through Gyros's hands, connecting with Gyros's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pray trying to control from half guard but Gyros is working away.
Gyros kicks off Pray and gets to his feet.
Pray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gyros's guard.
Gyros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pray's guard.
Gyros postures up and lands a big shot to Pray's brow.
Gyros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pray is keeping the position for now.
Gyros pushes down on Pray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gyros is trying to work for a kimura but Pray is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pray is looking to improve his position.
Pray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gyros is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pray misses with the combination.
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt - Pray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greek Gyros.
Well Gyros 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greek Gyros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Wolfpack Party as his entrance music. Daniel Shaw has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollyfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Hollyfield shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Hollyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hollyfield stops Shaw from standing up.
Hollyfield would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Hollyfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hollyfield has passed into half guard!
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollyfield tries to pull guard but Shaw holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hollyfield drops back down to his feet.
Shaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shaw is pressed up against the ropes. Hollyfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hollyfield moves out of range as Shaw throws a body kick.
Shaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hollyfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hollyfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Hollyfield keeps moving.
Hollyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hollyfield working a defensive guard here.
Shaw connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hollyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Hollyfield pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Hollyfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hollyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw works over Hollyfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Shaw won't allow Hollyfield to sweep him here.
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.
Hollyfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shaw puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hollyfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Hollyfield wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw stops Hollyfield from getting back to his feet.
Shaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollyfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaw decides to return to a standing position.
Hollyfield shoots and misses
and Shaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hollyfield's guard.
Shaw looks gassed!
Shaw won't allow Hollyfield to sweep him here.
Hollyfield trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw works over Hollyfield with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Shaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaw looks for a takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well.
Hollyfield feints and then cracks Shaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaw down.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollyfield wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Shaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollyfield dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Hollyfield's head and hops out.
Hollyfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daniel Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Hollyfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hollyfield misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hollyfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Hollyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Hollyfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shaw!
Hollyfield tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
Hollyfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hollyfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.
Hollyfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hollyfield stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hollyfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hollyfield.
Shaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollyfield counters with a nice body kick.
Hollyfield throws a front kick that sends Shaw stumbling back into the ropes.
Hollyfield shoots and misses
so Shaw counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hollyfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hollyfield pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw postures up.
Daniel Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollyfield pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hollyfield looking to control.
Hollyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaw defends well.
Hollyfield keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hollyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hollyfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hollyfield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hollyfield stands up out of the half guard.
Hollyfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Hollyfield dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hollyfield lands a high kick!
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Hollyfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollyfield can pounce on him.
Evander Hollyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
Nice sprawl there from Hollyfield as Shaw shoots in.
Evander Hollyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollyfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hollyfield is trying to control but can't.
Hollyfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hollyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaw defends well.
Hollyfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaw manages to get himself to full guard.
Hollyfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Hollyfield tries to pass.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hollyfield stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Hollyfield has Shaw up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hollyfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Hollyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but Hollyfield pushes him off.
Hollyfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Hollyfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Hollyfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Hollyfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Hollyfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hollyfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shaw is trying to defend but Hollyfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaw wants to control but Hollyfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hollyfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Shaw is trying to control but Hollyfield passes into side control!
Hollyfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hollyfield crashes against the mat.
Shaw being controlled for a moment.
Hollyfield wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Hollyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollyfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Hollyfield!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stand Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mike Tyson clip from Hangover. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
300 lbs
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21
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stand Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Hogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogan's waist but Hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Bang misses with the combination.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan moves into the clinch.
Hogan wants a takedown but no success here.
Hogan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hogan working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bang pushes Hogan off looking to stand but Hogan dives back in and keeps control.
Hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bang wants to get back to his feet.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Bang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands strikes from half guard.
Hogan trying to control from half guard but Bang is working away.
Hogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hogan working Bang over with strikes.
Hogan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hogan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Hogan.
Hogan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bang?
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!
Bang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bang is rocked!
Hogan is working for a guillotine from mount but Bang frees his head quite easily.
Hogan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Bang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Hogan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hogan lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bang! Hogan sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bang and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Pekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekar has chosen Dead Joe, by The Birthday Party as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Keane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harvey Pekar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keane pinned against the cage. Keane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pekar misses with a series of wild punches.
Keane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pekar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keane circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekar closes the distance and clinches up with Keane, looking for a takedown. Pekar pushes Keane against the ropes but Keane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pekar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Pekar.
No joy there for Pekar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pekar misses with a body shot.
Pekar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harvey Pekar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pekar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pekar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pekar is thwarting Keane's attempts to control the position.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pekar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekar lands strikes from half guard.
Pekar slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keane pushes Pekar off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekar misses the target.
Pekar throws a right hand that Keane ducks under and follows up with a left that Keane also avoids with ease.
Keane moves away from the strike by Pekar.
A jab from Pekar misses.
Keane throws a one two combo.
It looks like Harvey Pekar has been cut.
Keane lands with a slapping head kick.
Pekar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Pekar.
Pekar fails to land with a series of punches.
Pekar tries for a takedown but Keane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekar looks gassed!
Nice cross by Pekar.
Pekar misses with a looping left.
Keane misses with a body kick.
Padraig Keane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane throws a nice looking combination but Pekar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pekar lands a with a good body shot.
Keane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keane tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keane defends it nicely.
Keane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pekar throws a right and a left that Keane avoids nicely.
Pekar tries to clinch up.
Pekar fails to land the takedown.
Keane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Keane is not content to let Pekar control the position.
Keane is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Keane is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pekar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Keane taking a bit of punishment here - Pekar scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Pekar.
Keane taking a bit of punishment here - Pekar scoring with strikes.
Keane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pekar is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekar is trying to get an arm triangle but Keane is defending well.
Keane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pekar working the head and body with strikes.
Keane is pushing Pekar's head away, looking to escape. Pekar manages to hold on to the position though.
Keane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pekar lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working.
Keane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Pekar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Pekar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Pekar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pekar closes the distance and clinches.
Pekar lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekar taking a breather.
Pekar is working Keane over against the ropes.
Pekar wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keane breaks the clinch.
Pekar shoots in for a double leg but Keane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keane. That's going to slow Pekar down.
Keane is looking to chop away at Pekar's legs.
Keane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pekar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pekar tries to bum rush Keane with a series of wild strikes but Keane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pekar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekar shoots in for a double leg but Keane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Pekar.
Keane cracks Pekar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pekar is breathing heavily.
Keane scores with a leg kick.
Pekar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keane misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keane.
Keane lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane looks to land a combination but Pekar avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Keane.
Keane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekar gets the takedown into side control.
Pekar in side control, throwing shots but Keane defends.
Keane pushes Pekar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pekar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pekar cracks Keane with a big elbow.
Keane parries the strikes from Pekar easily there. Pekar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keane to escape.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Pekar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pekar scores with punches from side control.
Pekar throws an elbow but Keane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pekar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekar lands a jab to the head.
Pekar fails with a takedown attempt.
Pekar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keane.
Pekar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pekar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pekar.
Pekar is thwarting Keane's attempts to control the position.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pekar works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekar with shots to the head and body - Keane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pekar lands with some strikes.
Pekar lands a nice shot to the head.
Keane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pekar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Keane hang on?
Keane is trying to escape the mount.
Keane is bucking up trying to escape but Pekar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pekar won't let Keane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pekar with the ground and pound from mount.
Keane is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Keane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pekar cracks Keane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pekar with a couple of short strikes.
Pekar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harvey Pekar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekar with good strikes from the mount here!
Keane wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pekar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pekar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekar wants to control the pace but Keane is squirming around nicely.
Pekar raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Pekar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harvey Pekar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pekar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pekar cracks Keane with a solid left hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pekar postures up.
Pekar trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keane working a defensive guard here.
Pekar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pekar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pekar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keane is looking to stand up but Pekar isn't so interested in that idea.
Pekar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keane wants to stand but Pekar is controlling the position.
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keane wants to stand but Pekar is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Padraig Keane is winning the standup battle so far.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pekar.
Pekar blocks a head kick by Keane.
Keane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pekar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pekar clinches with his opponent.
Keane has had enough of the clinch but Pekar keeps him there for the moment.
Pekar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekar has Keane pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pekar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Keane tumbling to the mat - Pekar dives into Keane's guard.
Keane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keane wants to get back to his feet but Pekar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pekar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keane can't keep his opponent in guard - Pekar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keane is not content to let Pekar control the position.
Keane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pekar.
Pekar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pekar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pekar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keane pushes Pekar off looking to stand but Pekar dives back in and keeps control.
Pekar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keane defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pekar gets the takedown into side control.
Keane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pekar is controlling him well.
Pekar is putting a hurting on Keane here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Pekar crashes against the mat.
Pekar cracks Keane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pekar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pekar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pekar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pekar trying to control the position but Keane is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane is trying to improve his position.
Pekar landing a few strikes.
Keane is trying to get back to his feet.
Pekar advances to mount.
Keane is squirming around, avoiding Pekar's attempts to control the action.
Pekar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pekar landing strikes from the mount and Keane is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Pekar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Pekar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Pekar.
Pekar misses with a double jab
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Keane scores with a four punch combination!
Pekar shoots for a takedown but Keane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pekar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Keane is trying to break the clinch but Pekar has him pressed against the ropes.
Pekar is trying to force a seperation but Keane has the dominant position.
Pekar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keane prevents it.
Keane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekar misses with a few strikes there.
Pekar walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keane lands a jab-cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keane. Pekar shrugs it off though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Keane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keane's waist but Keane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekar off to one side.
Padraig Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Pekar.
Keane lands a two punch combo.
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keane lands a front kick.
Pekar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keane, pushing him back against the ropes.
Keane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pekar can't get the takedown.
Pekar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pekar has Keane pressed against the ropes, preventing Keane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pekar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekar backwards.
A short left from Pekar.
Pekar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pekar swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane breaks the clinch.
Pekar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Padraig Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pekar misses with a combination
and Keane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pekar tries to clinch but Keane moves away
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane connects with a single shot there.
Pekar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pekar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pekar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keane.
Pekar scores with a nice right hand.
Pekar gets the takedown into side control.
Pekar scores with punches from side control.
Keane is trying to get back to his feet.
Pekar working the head and body with strikes.
Keane taking a bit of punishment here - Pekar scoring with strikes.
Keane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pekar is controlling him well.
Pekar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Keane stops Pekar from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pekar closes the distance and clinches.
Pekar can't get the takedown.
Keane looking to stall.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Pekar has double underhooks.
Pekar tries to break free but Keane pushes him back against the ropes.
Pekar wants to break free but Keane has control.
Keane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pekar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pekar trying to stall but Keane improves his position.
Keane looking to throw knees to the head but Pekar is blocking nicely.
Keane is trying to break the clinch but Pekar is controlling him.
Pekar lands with a right to the head.
Keane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pekar throws a right and a left that Keane avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekar takes the fight into the clinch.
Pekar tries to break the clinch but Keane is controlling the position.
Pekar has had enough of the clinch but Keane keeps him there for the moment.
Pekar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Pekar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keane scores with a three punch combo!
Keane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pekar throws a series of punches but Keane moves out of range.
Pekar misses with a combination
and Keane counters with a two punch combo.
Keane throws a head kick that misses.
Keane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pekar wants to pass the guard but Keane is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekar stops Keane from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Padraig Keane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harvey Pekar'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!
Pekar tries to bum rush Keane with a series of wild strikes but Keane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keane lands with a nice body punch.
Pekar avoids the head kick by Keane.
Pekar misses with a double jab
and Keane counters with a one-two to the body.
Pekar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pekar shoots in looking for a takedown. Keane tries to sprawl out of it but Pekar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Keane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pekar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Pekar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekar misses with a combination
and Keane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pekar's knee momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Keane misses with a series of wild punches.
Keane throws the kick towards the body but Pekar avoids it.
Pekar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Pekar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane tries to buck Pekar off but Pekar is having none of it.
Pekar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Pekar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pekar lands some shots froms side control.
Keane tries to bench press Pekar off him but Pekar keeps the position.
Pekar tries to move to mount but Keane blocks the move with his legs.
Pekar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pekar grinds an elbow into Keane's temple.
Pekar working the head and body with strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pekar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keane avoids it really well and circles away.
Keane lands a head kick. Pekar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pekar scores with a one two! Keane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pekar tries to bum rush Keane with a series of wild strikes but Keane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pekar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Keane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Pekar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pekar breaks from Keane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pekar unloading with bombs!
Pekar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pekar looking to control but Keane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Pekar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pekar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Keane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pekar.
Pekar unloads with some shots from mount but Keane bucks and avoids them well.
Keane taking shots to the head.
Keane is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pekar is landing with some decent strikes but Keane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Keane wants to hold on but Pekar pushes him away.
Pekar working for a submission but Keane is keeping him at bay.
Pekar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Padraig Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekar lands a big elbow.
Pekar avoids the attempt from Keane to control.
Keane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Harvey Pekar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pekar with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Pekar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pekar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Pekar!
Harvey Pekar is the new welterweight champion!
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