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HWFC: Supernova PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Sarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarus has chosen T.I. - What Up, What's Happenin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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159 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Sarus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarus tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Sarus saw that one coming.
Sarus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apollo throws a jab when Sarus was well out of range.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarus.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarus.
Sarus delivers a nice body kick.
Apollo shoots for a takedown but Sarus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Sarus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apollo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarus doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo takes a swing at Sarus's ribcage but misses.
Sarus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Apollo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sarus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarus.
Apollo cracks Sarus with a good jab.
Sarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarus tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarus tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarus clinches up against the cage.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Sarus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sarus.
Apollo is breathing heavily.
Apollo looking to stall.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Sarus.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Sarus.
Apollo avoiding damage as Sarus throws knees to the body.
Apollo jumps guard but Sarus stands there with Apollo around his waist. Apollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarus obliges.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarus landing knees to the body.
Sarus landing knees to the body.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Sarus holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Sarus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Apollo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sarus trying to land knees to the body.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarus lands a knee to the body.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Sarus trying to land knees to the body.
Apollo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Sarus keeps control of Apollo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Sarus.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Apollo.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apollo wants a takedown but no success here.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Apollo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sarus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Sarus.
Apollo tries to break the clinch but Sarus is controlling the position.
Sarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Sarus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sarus doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollo circles away.
Sarus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apollo.
Sarus wants to clinch.
Sarus has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo avoiding damage as Sarus throws knees to the body.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Sarus won't allow it.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Sarus is breathing heavily.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apollo is pushing Sarus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sarus just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apollo's efforts to push away.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Apollo wants a takedown but no success here.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sarus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Sarus scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Sarus trying to land knees to the body.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Sarus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Sarus.
Apollo wants a takedown but no success here.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Sarus prevents the takedown attempt.
Sarus trying to land knees to the body.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Sarus stops a takedown attempt from Apollo.
Sarus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Sarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apollo.
Apollo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sarus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo gets a takedown into half guard.
Apollo is looking for a kimura but Sarus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apollo to get the leverage.
Sarus is defending against the submission attempts here by Apollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarus is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
Apollo prevents Sarus from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarus sees it coming and defends easily.
Sarus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Sarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sarus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sarus tries to clinch but Apollo moves out of range.
Crunch! Sarus slams his shin into Apollo's torso.
Sarus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sarus doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollo circles away.
Sarus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Sarus as Apollo shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarus staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apollo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Apollo tests Sarus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo throws a hook but Sarus avoids it easily.
Sarus slips a straight right by Apollo.
Sarus tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Sarus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Sarus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sarus missing with knees to the body.
Sarus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Apollo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apollo avoiding damage as Sarus throws knees to the body.
Sarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sarus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Sarus lands a knee to the body.
Sarus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sarus trying to land knees to the body.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apollo is defending well for now.
Sarus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarus keeps control of Apollo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarus trying to land knees to the body.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Sarus won't allow it.
Sarus trying to land knees to the body.
Sarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apollo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo successfully pulls guard.
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sarus is looking to stand up but Apollo won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Apollo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sarus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Apollo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Badalandabad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karen Darabedyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darabedyan has chosen Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh as his entrance music. Karen Darabedyan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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166 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taj Badalandabad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karen Darabedyan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darabedyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Darabedyan ducks under a wild hook from Badalandabad.
Darabedyan throws a shot from downtown. Badalandabad moves away and avoids it.
Darabedyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badalandabad.
Darabedyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Badalandabad pinned against the cage. Badalandabad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Darabedyan tries to bum rush Badalandabad with a series of wild strikes but Badalandabad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darabedyan looks for a takedown but Badalandabad sprawls well.
Darabedyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taj Badalandabad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karen Darabedyan.
Darabedyan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darabedyan tries to bum rush Badalandabad with a series of wild strikes but Badalandabad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karen Darabedyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badalandabad lands a nice hook to Darabedyan's body. Darabedyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badalandabad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badalandabad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darabedyan to the mat! Darabedyan manages to get full guard.
Badalandabad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Badalandabad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darabedyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Badalandabad has managed to get both his arms back between Darabedyan's legs - danger averted.
Darabedyan looks gassed!
Badalandabad with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badalandabad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Darabedyan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Badalandabad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Darabedyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Badalandabad wants to control from the top but Darabedyan keeps moving.
Badalandabad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Badalandabad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badalandabad connects with a couple of short punches.
Badalandabad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Badalandabad stands up over Darabedyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Badalandabad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Badalandabad wants to control from the top but Darabedyan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darabedyan is trying to keep Badalandabad in close.
Darabedyan keeping moving, preventing Badalandabad from controlling successfully.
Badalandabad with a nice head shot there.
Badalandabad wants to control from the top but Darabedyan keeps moving.
Darabedyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darabedyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Badalandabad is aware though and is defending well.
Badalandabad lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badalandabad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Darabedyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Badalandabad is aware though and is defending well.
Badalandabad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badalandabad landing some decent shots from guard.
Darabedyan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Badalandabad controls the pace.
Badalandabad trying to control but Darabedyan is working from the bottom.
Darabedyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Badalandabad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darabedyan's head.
Badalandabad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Badalandabad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Badalandabad trying to control but Darabedyan is working from the bottom.
Badalandabad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darabedyan is looking to stand up but Badalandabad isn't so interested in that idea.
Darabedyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badalandabad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darabedyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Darabedyan, not yet.
Badalandabad wants to control from the top but Darabedyan keeps moving.
Badalandabad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Badalandabad tries to stand but Darabedyan is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Badalandabad swats away the attempt to clinch by Darabedyan.
Darabedyan misses with a takedown attempt
and Badalandabad counters with a single leg into guard. Darabedyan didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Badalandabad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darabedyan misses with a takedown attempt
and Badalandabad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Badalandabad.
Badalandabad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Darabedyan's head.
Badalandabad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Darabedyan's head.
Darabedyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badalandabad defends well.
Badalandabad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Badalandabad looking to pass the guard.
Badalandabad trying to control the position from guard on top but Darabedyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darabedyan looking to control.
Darabedyan is breathing heavily.
Badalandabad is looking to work some ground and pound but Darabedyan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badalandabad wants to pass the guard but Darabedyan is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Darabedyan stuffs the takedown.
Karen Darabedyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darabedyan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Badalandabad's guard.
Badalandabad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darabedyan stands and steps away. Badalandabad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Darabedyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badalandabad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darabedyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badalandabad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darabedyan shoots and misses
and Badalandabad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Darabedyan is in trouble now - Badalandabad has advanced to mount!
Badalandabad working Darabedyan over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darabedyan wants to hold on but Badalandabad pushes him away.
Badalandabad lands with some strikes.
Badalandabad pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Badalandabad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Darabedyan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Badalandabad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Badalandabad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Darabedyan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darabedyan trying to control but Badalandabad is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darabedyanis looking to pass into half guard but Badalandabad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Badalandabad is in guard.
Badalandabad trying to control but Darabedyan is working from the bottom.
Darabedyan has his feet on Badalandabad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Darabedyan.
Darabedyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Badalandabad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Badalandabad.
Taj Badalandabad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karen Darabedyan.
Darabedyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badalandabad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darabedyan keeping moving, preventing Badalandabad from controlling successfully.
Badalandabad distracts Darabedyan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Darabedyan wants to stand but Badalandabad is controlling the position.
Badalandabad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taj Badalandabad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Badalandabad trying to control the position from guard on top but Darabedyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badalandabad stands up over Darabedyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Darabedyan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Badalandabad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badalandabad lands a couple of digs.
Darabedyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darabedyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Badalandabad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Badalandabad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Badalandabad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Badalandabad scores with a takedown into Darabedyan's guard.
Darabedyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Badalandabad manages to get himself to full guard.
Darabedyan gets to his feet. Badalandabad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Darabedyan tries to clinch
and Badalandabad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Darabedyan is looking to escape.
Badalandabad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badalandabad is trying to control. Darabedyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darabedyan gets back to full guard.
Badalandabad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Badalandabad trying to control but Darabedyan is working from the bottom.
Darabedyan wants to stand up but Badalandabad is controlling him.
Badalandabad wants to control from the top but Darabedyan keeps moving.
Darabedyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Badalandabad looking to pass the guard.
Darabedyan wants to sweep here but Badalandabad controlling him for the moment.
Badalandabad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Darabedyan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Darabedyan is looking to stand up but Badalandabad won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Badalandabad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darabedyan.
Darabedyan misses with a double jab.
Badalandabad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badalandabad lands with a punch from half guard.
Darabedyan has a hand on Badalandabad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Badalandabad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Badalandabad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Badalandabad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Darabedyan hang on?
Badalandabad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Darabedyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Badalandabad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Badalandabad landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darabedyan regains half guard.
Darabedyan trying to control but Badalandabad postures up.
Badalandabad wants to control but Darabedyan is keeping him busy.
Badalandabad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darabedyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Badalandabad trying to control the action but Darabedyan is working from the bottom.
Darabedyan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Darabedyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karen Darabedyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taj Badalandabad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Darabedyan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taj Badalandabad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Badalandabad 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taj Badalandabad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Painkiller - Pendulum feat. Freestylers. Chaz Michaels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels has a takedown stuffed.
Smyth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smyth swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Smyth throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
No joy there for Smyth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smyth rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Smyth.
Smyth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michaels.
Smyth landing knees to the head.
Smyth scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chaz Michaels has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smyth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michaels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smyth scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Smyth.
Smyth lands a nice elbow.
Smyth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michaels's face.
Michaels is rocked!
Smyth lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Smyth.
Smyth connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Smyth.
Smyth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Michaels seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smyth obliges.
Smyth connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Smyth to work.
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smyth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smyth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smyth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smyth is struggling to control the position.
Smyth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michaels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smyth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smyth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smyth. No joy for Michaels on that attempt.
Smyth keeps Michaels at a distance using the push kick.
Smyth pushes Michaels away with a front kick.
Chaz Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smyth takes the fight into the clinch.
Michaels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smyth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smyth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smyth throws a nice head kick!
Smyth loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
Smyth digs a good hook to Michaels's body.
Smyth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Smyth.
Smyth has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth stalling.
Michaels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smyth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smyth scores with a knee to the head.
Smyth landing knees to the head.
Smyth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Smyth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smyth lands a knee to the body.
Smyth taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kris Smyth.
Smyth lands a big head kick that sends Michaels tumbling to the mat! Smyth takes a step backwards and waves Michaels back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smyth leaves Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whack! Smyth lands a heavy head kick that drops Michaels. The ref tackles Smyth to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Michaels was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kris Smyth!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laruso throws a sloppy head kick and Marx moves out of range easily.
Marx closes the distance and clinches up with Laruso , looking for a takedown. Marx pushes Laruso against the cage but Laruso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laruso 's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laruso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Laruso wants to get back to his feet.
Marx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marx scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marx prevents Laruso from improving his position.
Laruso is trying to stand back up but Marx is controlling him
Marx working Laruso over with strikes.
Marx prevents Laruso from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marx shoots in for a takedown but Laruso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laruso 's guard.
Marx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laruso keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Marx postures up in Laruso 's guard and throws a big left but Laruso blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Laruso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marx trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Marx wants to pass the guard but Laruso is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Marx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laruso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laruso is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marx dives into side control.
Laruso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laruso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marx lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marx working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marx landing strikes.
Laruso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laruso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Laruso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laruso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marx drops an elbow to the side of Laruso 's head.
Marx sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laruso defending well though.
Marx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marx trying to control the action but Laruso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laruso 's guard.
Laruso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laruso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laruso has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marx is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laruso .
Laruso is trying to get back to half guard.
Laruso is breathing heavily.
Marx working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laruso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marx scoring with punches from side control.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Marx landing strikes.
Laruso is letting Marx control him for a moment.
Laruso wants to get back to his feet.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Marx creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx trying to control the action but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Laruso is looking to reverse the position.
Laruso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laruso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laruso pushes Marx off looking to stand but Marx dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx stalling.
Laruso tries to roll over but Marx keeps him under control.
Marx is trying to control. Laruso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marx controlling the action here.
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.
Marx stops Laruso from getting back to his feet.
Marx trying to control from half guard but Laruso is working away.
Marx is nestled in close to Laruso , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laruso gets back to full guard.
Laruso working for a triangle but Marx defends it easily.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Marx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laruso is looking to reverse the position.
Laruso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marx connects with a decent elbow.
Marx working the ground and pound.
Marx trying to control the position but Laruso is working away.
Laruso tries to bench press Marx off him but Marx keeps the position.
Marx lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marx working the ground and pound from side control.
Marx cracks Laruso with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Marx working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laruso tries to improve position but can't.
Laruso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marx lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laruso down.
Laruso is not content to let Marx control the position.
Marx in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laruso being controlled for a moment.
Laruso is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso is trying to get back to half guard.
Marx trying to control the position but Laruso is working away.
Marx in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Marx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marx prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laruso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marx off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx prevents Laruso from getting a body triangle.
Laruso is trying to control but Marx is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laruso is looking to stand but Laruso has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Laruso stands up from mount. Strange move.
Laruso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Marx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniel Laruso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marx feints and as Laruso raises his hands in defense, Marx changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marx looking to pass the guard.
Marx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Marx trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Laruso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marx wants to control from the top but Laruso keeps moving.
Mark Marx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laruso is looking to stand up but Marx isn't so interested in that idea.
Daniel Laruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Marx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marx, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Marx!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glover Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Mahlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glover Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Mahlik!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mahlik misses.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahlik's waist but Mahlik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Mahlik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Mahlik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Mahlik throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Mahlik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahlik lands a with a good body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahlik as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahlik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahlik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Mahlik. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice combo by Mahlik! Oh, that's hurt him - Johnson falls to the canvas and Mahlik follows him into side control.
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Glover Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahlik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Mahlik keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mahlik wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Mahlik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mahlik is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Mahlik is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahlik did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson winds up and cracks Mahlik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Mahlik is working away.
Mahlik wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mahlik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahlik is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mahlik works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control the action but Mahlik is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Mahlik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahlik tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahlik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahlik throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahlik avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahlik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahlik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mahlik.
Mahlik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahlik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahlik looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mahlik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Mahlik misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Mahlik is having none of it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Mahlik won't allow it.
Mahlik pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahlik is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Mahlik defends it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is keen to just control but Mahlik is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mahlik leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahlik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mats Mahlik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahlik misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahlik.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahlik pinned against the cage. Mahlik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mahlik tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahlik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahlik.
Mahlik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahlik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahlik throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mahlik as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Mahlik.
Mahlik tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Mahlik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Mahlik misses with a two punch combination.
Mahlik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahlik misses with an uppercut.
Mahlik looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Mahlik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Mahlik counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Mahlik.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahlik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Mahlik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glover Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson lands a jab to Mahlik's midsection.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahlik which made him look bad.
Mahlik avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Mats Mahlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahlik pinned against the cage. Mahlik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Mahlik shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Mahlik.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Mahlik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahlik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahlik wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Mahlik.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahlik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahlik throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mahlik does it's job there.
A right-left combo lands from Mahlik.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Mahlik moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahlik.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahlik throws out the jab.
Mats Mahlik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahlik looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Mahlik tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson lands a with a good body shot.
Mahlik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahlik misses with a straight left.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Mahlik shows good takedown defense.
Mahlik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahlik lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Mahlik throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahlik as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahlik fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahlik lands a right hook to the body.
Mahlik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson throws a body punch but Mahlik moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mahlik as Johnson shoots in.
Mahlik misses with the combination.
Mahlik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahlik.
Mahlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahlik misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a hook but Mahlik avoids it easily.
Mahlik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahlik's guard.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mats Mahlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahlik pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mahlik dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Mahlik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahlik 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Mahlik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maximilian's choice of entrance music: Die Antwoord : Enter the Ninja. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fabio Maximilian enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen throws a series of punches but Maximilian avoids them all with ease.
Maximilian throws out a loose jab but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximilian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tassen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maximilian sprawls well initially but Tassen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maximilian is pressing down on Tassen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tassen stops Maximilian from standing up.
Tassen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tassen throwing strikes but missing.
Maximilian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximilian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tassen is aware though and is defending well.
Tassen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximilian is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tassen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximilian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tassen has managed to get both his arms back between Maximilian's legs - danger averted.
Maximilian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tassen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tassen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tassen won't allow Maximilian to sweep him here.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Maximilian keeps moving.
Maximilian has his foot on Tassen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tassen works his way back into a safe position though.
Maximilian trying to strike off his back.
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.
Maximilian can't keep his opponent in guard - Tassen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tassen slows the pace down in half guard.
Tassen throwing shots but Maximilian is blocking nicely.
Maximilian is refusing to be controlled, as Tassen sits in half guard.
Tassen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tassen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tassen lands in his opponent's guard.
Tassen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximilian is looking to stand up but Tassen isn't so interested in that idea.
Maximilian is trying to control the position but Tassen postures up.
Tassen wants to stand and escape but instead Maximilian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Tassen wants to sweep here but Maximilian controlling him for the moment.
Maximilian tries to free his leg and advance position but Tassen is retaining full guard.
Maximilian trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximilian tries to close the distance and clinch but Tassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximilian wants to clinch up but Tassen keeps it at a distance.
Tassen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Tassen.
Tassen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maximilian is working an open guard so Tassen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maximilian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximilian misses with a takedown attempt
and Maximilian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tassen gets a takedown into half guard.
Maximilian pushes Tassen off looking to stand but Tassen dives back in and keeps control.
Tassen slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximilian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tassen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tassen prevents Maximilian from getting the reversal.
Tassen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tassen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maximilian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maximilian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maximilian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximilian is breathing heavily.
Maximilian is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen moves into full mount! Maximilian won't be happy about that!
Maximilian is looking to get to half guard.
Tassen lands a big elbow.
Maximilian tries to hold on but Tassen postures up.
Tassen lands a nice shot to the head.
Maximilian wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen controlling from the full mount.
Maximilian taking shots to the head.
Maximilian is squirming around, avoiding Tassen's attempts to control the action.
Lee Tassen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximilian flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Maximilian is looking to improve his position but Tassen isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximilian wants to control but Tassen is having none of it.
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.
Maximilian is looking to get to half guard.
Maximilian is trying to stand up.
Tassen lands a heavy elbow.
Tassen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximilian taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that second round.
That's time! Tassen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maximilian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximilian tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tassen is defended easily by Maximilian.
Tassen throws a looping overhand right but Maximilian ducks down to avoid it.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximilian was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximilian closes the distance but Tassen moves to the side
and Tassen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tassen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximilian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tassen is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian tries to get to full guard but Tassen has control of the leg.
Tassen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maximilian trying to control from the bottom.
Tassen wants to stand up but Maximilian has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximilian pushes Tassen off looking to stand but Tassen dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tassen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximilian is out of range and Tassen settles back down.
Fabio Maximilian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Tassen.
Maximilian takes a swing at Tassen's ribcage but misses.
Lee Tassen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Tassen.
Maximilian closes the distance but Tassen moves to the side
and Tassen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tassen throws a combination. Maximilian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tassen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maximilian to the mat! Maximilian manages to get full guard.
Tassen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximilian is trying to control the position but Tassen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximilian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tassen works over Maximilian with some ground and pound from guard.
Tassen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximilian has an active guard here but Tassen has managed to pass into half guard.
Maximilian is looking for a sweep. Tassen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Maximilian looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tassen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lee Tassen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximilian is trying desperately to improve position.
Tassen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fabio Maximilian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximilian tries to hold on but Tassen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Tassen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tassen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Tassen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demitrius Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demitrius Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a right and a left that Capone avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Demitrius Capone has been cut.
Capone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Capone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Capone in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capone throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Capone misses with a hook.
Smith throws a right hand that Capone ducks under and follows up with a left that Capone also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Capone is out of range.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Capone loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith is looking to slow Capone down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a series of punches but Capone moves out of range.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Capone's torso.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Capone works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Trevor Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Capone.
Capone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Capone takes a step back to recover.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Capone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith thows a body kick. Capone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Capone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demitrius Capone'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.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to clinch but Capone moves out of range.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Capone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capone throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Capone throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trevor Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Capone keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Capone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Capone.
Capone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith closes the distance but Capone moves to the side
and Capone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Capone throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Capone checks it well.
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.
Capone lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capone circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Capone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith moves out of range as Capone strikes.
Capone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capone thows a body shot but no joy.
Capone slips a straight right by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Capone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Capone misses the shot to the body.
Capone throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Capone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Capone.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Capone misses.
Trevor Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Capone saw it coming and moves away.
Capone throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Capone sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Capone loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Capone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Demitrius Capone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Capone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith slips a jab from Capone.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Capone stumbling back into the cage.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capone.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Capone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a combination
and Capone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a jab. Capone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Capone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Capone.
Capone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses with a hook.
Capone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with the combination.
Capone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capone loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Capone pushes him off.
Capone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith wants to clinch.
Capone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Capone misses with a body shot.
Capone lands a right hook to the body.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demitrius Capone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capone throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Capone blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Smith!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burns's choice of entrance music: "Firestarter" by The Prodigy. Johny Burns told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
178 lbs
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183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason The Diamond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Burns!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Diamond misses with an uppercut.
The Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Diamond can't break the clinch.
The Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns has managed to clinch.
Burns tries to work over The Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Diamond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Diamond misses the jab.
The Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a leg kick but The Diamond moved away.
Burns wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Diamond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Diamond lands with an overhand left.
Burns dodges the punch combination from The Diamond.
Nice body punch from The Diamond.
Jason The Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by The Diamond.
The Diamond lands a jab to the head.
The Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Diamond's calf.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Diamond swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
The Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by The Diamond which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns avoids the body shot from The Diamond.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Diamond lands with a nice body punch.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Diamond's waist but The Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
The Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Burns.
The Diamond throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - The Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Diamond.
The Diamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns looks gassed!
The Diamond misses with a double jab.
The Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Diamond misses with a looping left.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at The Diamond's knee but The Diamond avoids it well.
Burns is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Diamond is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Burns.
The Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns motions for The Diamond to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws and low kick but The Diamond moves out of range easily.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns tries to work over The Diamond's front leg with a kick but The Diamond checks it.
The Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from The Diamond.
The Diamond throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Diamond is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from The Diamond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Diamond misses the jab.
The Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Diamond throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
The Diamond moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Diamond is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns is working for a kimura but The Diamond is defending it quite comfortably.
The Diamond looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Diamond trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from The Diamond misses.
Jason The Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Diamond cracks Burns with a good jab.
The Diamond misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Diamond but The Diamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Diamond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Diamond, as that shot connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
The Diamond blocks a leg kick.
Burns slips under a jab from The Diamond.
Jason The Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
The Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
The Diamond looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
The Diamond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Diamond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burns backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns scores with a one two! The Diamond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Diamond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns is breathing heavily.
The Diamond missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Diamond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Burns misses.
The Diamond connects with a body shot.
The Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
A cross from The Diamond lands.
The Diamond misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns pushes down on The Diamond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Diamond is looking to escape.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Diamond scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Burns manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burns breaks from The Diamond's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Diamond's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Burns.
Burns cracks The Diamond with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burns landing strikes from the mount.
Burns landing strikes from the mount and The Diamond is in trouble!
The Diamond wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Burns breaks from The Diamond's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns raining down shots from the mount!
Burns dominating with strikes here.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that The Diamond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Burns punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns trying to control but The Diamond is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Burns.
The Diamond trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Diamond?
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burns landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burns putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Diamond is looking to escape.
Burns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burns punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Diamond is surviving well by controlling Burns's body position as best he can.
The Diamond trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Diamond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Diamond throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Diamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
The Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Diamond thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Diamond.
Burns avoids the body shot from The Diamond.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns darts in and clinches The Diamond up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burns as The Diamond tries to tie him up.
Burns tries to work over The Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns keeps control of The Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Diamond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns rushes The Diamond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Diamond.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burns seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns decides to pull guard.
Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Diamond trying desperately to get to his feet.
Burns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Diamond's face.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
The Diamond is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns working for a submission but The Diamond is keeping him at bay.
The Diamond tries to buck Burns off but he can't manage it.
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burns is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Diamond can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Burns looking to ground and pound but The Diamond is blocking nicely.
Burns thowing shots but they're missing.
The Diamond bucks up and throws Burns to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from The Diamond.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Diamond.
Burns pushes The Diamond up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Diamond is trying to break free.
The Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from The Diamond.
Burns has The Diamond up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Diamond is looking to control Burns's arms but Burns gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Diamond has his back to the cage.
The Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns is trying to maintain a safe position but The Diamond gets an underhook and turns Burns into the cage.
A right hand to the body from The Diamond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but The Diamond moves his leg out of the way.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
The Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from The Diamond.
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Diamond is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Diamond tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burns working over The Diamond with some ground and pound. The Diamond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Diamond defends it well.
The Diamond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Burns really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns blocks a jab.
A big right from The Diamond misses.
Burns moves out of range as The Diamond strikes.
The Diamond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Diamond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Diamond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Diamond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.
The Diamond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The Diamond jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from The Diamond misses its intended target.
The Diamond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Diamond throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
The Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Diamond.
The Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
The Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns scores a takedown into full mount!
The Diamond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Diamond tries to get out of the position.
Burns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Diamond wants to try and get back to his feet.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Diamond?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns working for a submission but The Diamond is keeping him at bay.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is going olschool here, as he tries to force The Diamond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Diamond shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Diamond is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Burns scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Diamond wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Burns postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Diamond looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to finish The Diamond with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Diamond!
The Diamond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Burns with a couple of short strikes.
Burns looking to finish The Diamond with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Diamond!
The Diamond's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Burns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burns sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Diamond is bucking up trying to escape but Burns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Diamond wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Diamond is looking to escape.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Johny Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Diamond wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Burns with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Burns dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from The Diamond.
Burns scores with a push kick.
The Diamond throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Diamond if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns thumps The Diamond with a low kick.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns takes one on the button.
The Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns moves away from the strike by The Diamond.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
The Diamond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Diamond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Burns advances position into side control!
Burns tries for a kimura but The Diamond is defending well.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Diamond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Diamond is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands an elbow.
The Diamond is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Diamond is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burns connects with a decent elbow.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burns lands some shots froms side control.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.
The Diamond tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The referee warns The Diamond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johny Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Diamond?
The Diamond is trying to stand up.
Burns content just to control the position here.
The Diamond is bucking up trying to escape but Burns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Burns controlling from mount.
Burns breaks from The Diamond's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burns unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from mount.
The Diamond is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burns tries to control but The Diamond wriggling away.
Burns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that The Diamond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The Diamond is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
Burns controlling his opponent.
The Diamond is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Burns!
Johny Burns is the new welterweight champion!
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